Dried Willow Courses

One day hands-on courses to make willow decorations for the home and garden. Participants are shown how to weave with dried willow using a variety of traditional weaving techniques. Full instructions and materials are provided. Suitable for complete beginners.

All courses start at 10.00am and finish at 4.00pm unless otherwise stated, the price includes all materials used on the day. Tea & coffee are provided but you'll need to bring a packed lunch or adjourn to the local pub.

We are running courses at two venues, the beautiful surroundings of the Heritage Coast Centre, Dunraven Bay, Southerndown and Kenfig Nature Reserve.

WILLOW SCULPTURE
Covers a variety of willow weaving techniques using dried willow. Course participants can learn to design and create a small animal or bird sculpture. This course encourages a free and experimental approach.

Saturday 18th September 2010
Heritage Coast Centre, Dunraven Bay, Southerndown
Cost: One day course 10am-4pm: Adult £45

WILLOW CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS
Covers a variety of willow weaving techniques using both dried and freshly cut willow. Course participants will learn to make several willow Christmas decorations including wreaths, stars, chains and trees. A glass of mulled wine and a warm mince pie make this course a fantastic way to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Saturday 20th November 2010
Heritage Coast Centre, Dunraven Bay, Southerndown
Cost: One day course 10am-4pm: Adult £45

Sunday 28th November 2010
Kenfig National Nature Reserve, Ton Kenfig, Pyle CF33 4PT
Cost: One day course 10.00am - 4pm: Adult £45

Sunday 14th November 2010
National Botanic Gardens, Carmarthenshire
Lifelong Learning Course.
For more information visit www.gardenofwales.org.uk/en/319.html
To book please contact the National Botanic Gardens tel 01558 667150 or email kbailey@gardenofwales.org.uk

HEDGEROW HOOPS AND HEARTS
Course participants can learn to make beautiful hearts and hoops from a variety of hedgerow material and willow gathered from the Nature Reserve.

Tuesday 8th February 2011
Parc Slip Nature Reserve, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 0EH
Cost: One day course 10.00am - 4pm: Adult £50

WILLOW CRAFTS FOR THE GARDEN
Covers a variety of willow weaving techniques using dried willow. Course participants can learn to make a large obelisk, a small edging hurdle or a plant grow-through.

Saturday 14th May 2011
Kenfig National Nature Reserve, Ton Kenfig, Pyle CF33 4PT
Cost: One day course 10.00am - 4pm: Adult £50

WILLOW SUNFLOWERS & SNAILS
Covers a variety of willow weaving techniques using dried willow. Course participants will learn to make a lovely plaited snail and a large sunflower to decorate the garden.

Saturday 11th June 2011
Heritage Coast Centre, Dunraven Bay, Southerndown
Cost: One day course 10.00am-4.00pm: Adult £50

Places are strictly limited please book early.

You can reserve your place by paying a deposit of £20 either through Paypal or Google checkout on 'How to Book a Course' or download a booking form and return together with a cheque deposit of £20.

Out to Learn Willow, Ogmore by Sea, Vale of Glamorgan

Tel : 01656 881007 - 01656 880514 Email: info@outtolearnwillow.co.uk