Willow Workshops

Out to Learn Willow works in consultation with schools, teachers and children in design and construction of their chosen willow project.

Our workshops are fun, exciting and educational and are available throughout the year.

We work with all key stages and tailor the day to your needs

During the winter months living willow structures such as domes, tunnels and arbours can be constructed. Children are encouraged to be fully involved in the process of planning, designing and building their structure giving them a real sense of achievement when the project is completed. We also teach about the maintenance and care needed for their structure to thrive. All children taking part are given an information sheet and magic stick to take home.

In the summer, workshops for large dried willow sculptures such as badgers, owls, snails or a variety of small sculptures that include snails, boats, stars, fish are available. Again children are involved in the planning and design of their sculpture.

We also offer a Christmas workshop which includes making a variety of small Christmas decorations with children which can then be sold at Christmas Fairs plus a large woven Christmas Tree which can either be raffled or kept for school use. Schools with living willow structures are encouraged to harvest their willow and make use of it during this workshop.

All living and dried willow projects can help you achieve Education for Sustainable Development and Outdoor Learning Targets. See our curriculum links section for more details.

Key Stage 1 & 2 workshops are available at the cost of £295 per day exclusive of materials.

All workshops are delivered by trained teachers with a current CRB check.

Course participants who are teachers/ teaching assistants may be able to claim £40 per person back from Careers Wales towards course fees.

We have a variety of willow kits for you to choose from and we can tailor short courses and talks to suit.

If you are interested in organising a workshop for your school or want to find out more about our willow structures please contact us on 01656 881007/880514 or email us, info@outtolearnwillow.co.uk

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

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