Willow Courses for Teachers

One day hands-on courses for teachers and teaching assistants that cover the cultivation and use of willow in schools. A variety of willow weaving techniques using both dried and freshly cut willow will be taught.

Comprehensive sets of instructions for simple projects to make with children such as crowns and wands, fish, butterflies and flowers and simple trays will be given out at the end of the courses.

Courses start at 9.30am and finish at 3.00pm unless otherwise stated, the price includes all materials used. Tea & coffee are provided but you'll need to bring a packed lunch.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FOR THE CLASSROOM
Course participants will learn to make a variety of willow Christmas decorations that are suitable to make with children including wreaths, stars, chains and trees. Great for raising funds at school Christmas Fairs.

Monday 8th November 2010
St Fagans National History Museum, Cardiff
Cost: One day course 9.30am-3.00pm : Adult £45

Friday 12th November 2010
St Fagans National History Museum, Cardiff
Cost: One day course 9.30am-3.00pm : Adult £45

Monday 15th November 2010
National Botanic Gardens, Carmarthenshire
Cost: One day course 9.30am - 3.30pm : Adult £60 exc VAT, refreshments and lunch included
For more information visit www.gardenofwales.org.uk/en/36.html
To book please contact the National Botanic Garden Education Department directly, email kbailey@gardenofwales.org.uk or telephone 01558 667150

WILLOW MAINTENANCE AND WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR WILLOW
Course participants will learn living willow maintenance and use of willow in schools, how to store the harvested willow and what projects you can then make with children. Course participants will help maintain a living willow structure on site and also make a variety of projects such as crowns and wands, fish, butterflies or flowers.
Courses start Spring Term 2011, check back for details

PLANT SUPPORTS & WILLOW FLOWERS FOR SCHOOL GARDENS
One day course to make a large plant obelisk for supporting runner beans or sweat peas and a giant sunflower for decorating school gardens.

Friday 6th May 2011
St Fagans National History Museum, Cardiff
Cost: One day course 9.30am-3.00pm : Adult £50

BASKETS AND CRAFTS FOR THE CLASSROOM
Course participants will make a variety of classroom projects and a small frame basket suitable to make with children

Friday 17th June 2011
St Fagans National History Museum, Cardiff
Cost: One day course 9.30am-3.00pm : 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.

If you'd like the school to be invoiced for the whole amount please complete the booking form and return it to us.