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. All of them are suitable for beginners. 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!​ Details for many are being finalised at the moment.
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Please book via the host organisation. Links are given in each description.
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Sweetpea Obelisk​​​​
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​​As ever, I'm running this popular workshop again in a number of locations. They are a maximum of about 7ft tall, but can be made shorter if you wish. The workshop is around 2.5 hours. Please wear closed toe boots/shoes.​​
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Tuesday 17th February - Bishop Burton College. Morning & Afternoon Sessions​
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Saturday 28th February - Danby Lodge, N York Moors Centre. Morning session only
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Saturday 18th April - Helmsley Walled Garden. Morning & Afternoon Sessions
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Sledmere House, near Driffield - details coming soon!
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Learn some basic weaving techniques and make a hanging basket. It could also be used as a bird feeder - or whatever you'd like it to be.
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Wednesday 18 March - Dalby Forest Visitor Centre (near Thornton le Dale). Morning session.
Booking details coming soon
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​These swallows are quite simple and enjoyable to make. Workshops last 2.5 hours and you will have time to make one, or possibly two, in that time.
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Saturday 11th April - Ebberston Studios. Morning & Afternoon Workshops
Booking details coming soon
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Two workshops in one day at Helmsley Walled Garden. You could book on both if you fancy a whole day of weaving.
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Saturday 30th May - Willow Flowers. Morning session
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Saturday 30th May - Willow Swallow. Afternoon session
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Two Day Basket and Trug Making​​​​
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​​Are you interested in learning to make a larger basket? Or maybe a garden trug?​​
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This is a great opportunity to really get to grips with weaving over a two-day workshop.​
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I'm planning these at the moment and all workshops will be listed here. If you would like to be the first to know, please drop me an email.
Fairs, Open Days, and Demonstrations
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​​​Sunday 10th May - Love Local, Nunnington Hall (tbc)
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.
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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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