Willow Animal Sculpture (2 days)

Let your imagination run wild creating your own willow animal. No experience necessary for this fun and accessible medium. Make a fox, pheasant, hare or hens to enhance any home or garden.

Over the 2 days you will design and construct a creature of your choice…be that a four-legged animal or a pair of bird sculptures. Dogs & cats, sheep & pigs, deer, hares, ducks & hens have all proven popular over the years. Past projects have included a snail, a peacock and even a unicorn! Abstract forms are equally possible should you prefer this approach.

Caroline will share her wealth of knowledge about all things willow…how to grow, harvest, prepare, sculpt and weave. Start day one with a bundle of pliable willow rods and a basic sketch…return home the next day with a substantial work of art!

This class takes place outside whenever possible. Views out across the fields to Carsington Water makes the garden a lovely place to work.

“Thankyou for the fantastic Willow Course. You picked a great tutor and were extremely hospitable. It all made for a very enjoyable and memorable weekend”

Tutor: Caroline Gregson

Materials

British willow, soaked and ready to weave. All tools are provided.
Materials fee: approx £20 (payable to the tutor at the end)
This is in addition to the course fee

Health & safety: Willow weaving requires reasonable strength and dexterity in the hands. If this is a concern, feel free to chat to us before booking. 

Lunch & Refreshments

A tasty light lunch is included in the course fee. Help yourself to drinks and biscuits throughout the day with homemade cake mid-afternoon. (Please let us know of any dietary requirements).

Timing

Arrival: Join us from 9.30am to settle in
Tuition: 10.00am – 4.30pm (with a break for lunch)

“Caroline’s instruction and guidance was brilliant and Alison’s hospitality at the venue was perfect”