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.
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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 February 7th 2012
Parc Slip Nature Reserve, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 0EH
Cost: One day course 10.00am - 4pm: Adult £50
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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 12th May 2012
Kenfig National Nature Reserve, Ton Kenfig, Pyle CF33 4PT
Cost: One day course 10.00am - 4pm: Adult £50
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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 9th June 2012
Heritage Coast Centre, Dunraven Bay, Southerndown
Cost: One day course 10.00am-4.00pm: Adult £50
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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 29th September 2012
Heritage Coast Centre, Dunraven Bay, Southerndown
Cost: One day course 10.00am-4.00pm: Adult £50
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WILLOW TASTER DAY
One day course covering a variety of willow weaving projects, from simple stars to woven hearts finishing with a small frame basket. An enjoyable and relaxing day spent working with willow.
Date TBC
All Saints Church, Southerndown
Cost: One day course 10.00am-4.00pm: Adult £50
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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 10th November 2012
All Saints Church, Southerndown
Cost: One day course 10am-4pm: Adult £50
Saturday 17th November 2012
Heritage Coast Centre, Dunraven Bay, Southerndown
Cost: One day course 10am-4pm: Adult £50
Saturday 24th November 2012
Kenfig National Nature Reserve, Ton Kenfig, Pyle CF33 4PT
Cost: One day course 10.00am - 4pm: Adult £50
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WILLOW CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS '2' - Willow & Hedgerow
Follow on course from Willow Crafts for Christmas. Learn to weave a selection of NEW items to decorate your home for Christmas. Choose from: Rustic Wreath including Contorted Willow and Hedgerow materials, 3D Angel, Willow Chains, Conical Christmas Tree, Hearts for Presents. We will have a variety of fresh coloured willow and hedgerow materials available to decorate your items.
Saturday 8th December 2012
Heritage Coast Centre, Southerndown
Cost: One day course 10.00am - 4pm: Adult £50
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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 email us and we will send you a booking form to 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
