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.
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.
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.
More workshops will be added as they are arranged!
Friday 21st November, Helmsley Walled Garden. Morning session only **FULL**
Saturday 22nd November, Helmsley Walled Garden. Morning session only **ONE SPACE LEFT**
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
Friday 5th December, NYMNP Danby Lodge, nr Castleton. Morning & Afternoon sessions
Enjoy a few hours making a willow star, ready for the festive season.
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!
Fairs, Open Days, and Demonstrations
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!
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.
I'll be at various open days and doing demonstrations again next year.
Willow fish, windspinners, hearts and bird feeders
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.
There will be more mini-workshops next year. Watch this space...!
Talks and Demonstrations for Groups
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.
Basket and Trug Making
Are you interested in learning to make a basket? Or maybe a garden trug?
These were really popular in 2025, so I'll be running them again in 2026.
All workshops will be listed here, but if you would like to be the first to know, please drop me an email.
More hare workshops are being planned for 2026 after their popularity in 2025.
Please contact the host organisation. There are links with each workshop description where available.
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.