Try your hand at willow weaving!​
After creating a willow trellis for my show garden at Harrogate Flower Show in 2019, I had a lot of enquiries about willow weaving workshops.​
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As a result, a programme of courses is offered here at a variety of venues. Apart from in my own garden, I now offer workshops at a variety of venues in North Yorkshire including, Ebberston Studios, Helmsley Walled Garden, Danby Lodge & Sutton Bank, Helmsley Arts Centre, and Sledmere House & Garden in East Yorkshire.
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Hopefully you can find something which appeals. If you have something in mind, please get in touch. I also run workshops on request at local village halls etc for private groups.
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More workshops will be added as they are arranged!​
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Friday 21st November, Helmsley Walled Garden. Morning session only **FULL**
Saturday 22nd November, Helmsley Walled Garden. Morning session only **ONE SPACE LEFT**
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Sunday 30th November, Dalby Forest. Afternoon session only. Why not make a Star in the morning too?
Booking in person at the Visitor Centre, or call 01751 460295.
Tuesday 2nd December, NYMNP Sutton Bank. Morning & Afternoon sessions
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Friday 5th December, NYMNP Danby Lodge, nr Castleton. Morning & Afternoon sessions​​​
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Enjoy a few hours making a willow star, ready for the festive season.
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Sunday 30th November. Willow Stars at Dalby Forest. Morning session only.
Booking in person at the Visitor Centre, or call 01751 460295.
​You could also book for the afternoon and make a wreath as well!
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Fairs, Open Days, and Demonstrations
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​​​26th & 27th November. Sledmere Christmas Fair.​
One of the few occasions I sell items at a big fair. Come and say hello and buy some willow goodies!
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Have a Go sessions can be arranged for events in North Yorkshire and East Yorkshire. Please get in touch to discuss what you would like.​​
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I'll be at various open days and doing demonstrations again next year.
Willow fish, windspinners, hearts and bird feeders
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​Have a go at weaving something simple. You may just fall in love with it!
​You can try weaving a fish, heart, flower or bird feeder at a variety of venues. Here's what's coming up in the next month or so.
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There will be more mini-workshops next year. Watch this space...!
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Talks and Demonstrations for Groups
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Janice is happy to give talks about garden design or willow weaving to groups,
She can also offer the opportunity to 'have a go' at willow weaving, which gives participants the chance to try it out and take something simple home.
Please get in touch if you would like to know more.
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Basket and Trug Making​​​​
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​​Are you interested in learning to make a basket? Or maybe a garden trug?​​
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These were really popular in 2025, so I'll be running them again in 2026.​
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All workshops will be listed here, but if you would like to be the first to know, please drop me an email.
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More hare workshops are being planned for 2026 after their popularity in 2025.
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Please contact the host organisation. There are links with each workshop description where available.
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At present, workshop bookings for sessions at home are taken by email or phone. Payment can be made via BACS or cash/card on the day.​​
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