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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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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Saturday 15th November, Dalby Forest, nr Thornton le Dale, YO18 7LT
​​Weave a bird feeder to help our feathered friends through the colder months. Booking in person at the Visitor Centre, or call 01751 460295.
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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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Friday 26th September - Sledmere House near Driffield.
One day basketmaking workshop. Create a table basket or a small berrying basket. **FULL**
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Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st October - Two Day basketmaking workshop in Sawdon (between Scarborough and Pickering). ** FULL **
Please email me if you would like to be added to the waiting list.​
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New for 2025!
Weave a unique willow hare sculpture in a beautiful garden setting.
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Friday 4th July. Sledmere House and Gardens. Full day workshop
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Saturday 25th October. Helmsley Walled Garden. Full day workshop **FULL**
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Trees and Christmas Angels
Create your own festive Angel in this half-day workshop. You will be guided step by step through the process to make an Angel or a table-top tree.
Sunday 9th November. Angels and Trees at Helmsley Arts Centre
Why not stay for the afternoon and make a star as well?​​
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Enjoy a few hours making a willow star, ready for the festive season.
Sunday 9th November. Willow Stars at Helmsley Arts Centre
Why not come earlier in the day and make an Angel as well?​​
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Sunday 30th November. Willow Stars at Dalby Forest. Morning session only.
Booking details coming soon!​
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Friday 21st November, Helmsley Walled Garden. Morning session only
Saturday 22nd November, Helmsley Walled Garden. Morning session only
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Sunday 30th November, Dalby Forest. Afternoon session only. Details coming soon!
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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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​There will be more dates as workshops are added.​
Open Days, Fairs, Demonstrations, 'Have a go' sessions
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​​Second Monday in each month from May to September - Beck Isle Museum, in Pickering
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26th July, Danby Lodge. NYMNP Centre. Local Producers' Day
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6th September, Mindful on the Moor Festival, Danby Lodge (bookable sessions)
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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.​​
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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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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