We have some amazing and creative willow work classes here.
You can see the starting venue/format for each course listed below. Please note: we reserve the right to change the format of the course, in term, should safety advice change.
If you are interested in joining a Willow Craft course, please make sure you enrol by the deadline (usually a week before the course takes place) as enough willow needs to be soaked for several days before the course.
Please note: All willow craft courses have limited participants, in order to ensure physical distancing in the classroom, and to provide maximum individual support and practical assistance for each learner from the tutor.
Introduction to Basket Weaving
An introduction into the wonderful world of willow: learn the basic techniques to create two beautiful items.
Week 1: Create a Catalan tension tray
Week 2 & 3: Weave a rustic berry basket
Deadline for enrolment: 1 week before the course takes place. Materials cost: £20.00 per student, payable to the tutor on the first session
Wednesdays 6.30pm to 9pm Sarah Edwards
3 sessions 19 & 26 January & 2 February £60 / £36 WIBW Stoke Lodge
This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge
Introduction to Willow Weaving
An introduction to the intriguing world of willow sculpture. Create three lovely items to decorate your home or garden.
Week 1 Sphere
Week 2 Heart
Week 3 Bird
No previous experience necessary.
Deadline for enrolment: 1 week before the course takes place
Materials cost: £20.00 per student, payable to the tutor on the first session
Wednesdays 6.30pm to 9pm Sarah Edwards
3 sessions on 9, 16 & 23 March £60 / £36 WIWW Stoke Lodge
This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge
Willow craft courses on Saturdays
Willow Owl Workshop
Create one of these enchanting creatures for your garden. Discover the creative potential of willow, learn the basic techniques and then weave your own Owl from locally sourced willow to take home.
Practical: Make your own woven willow Owl, to take home, so please allow for necessary transportation.
Deadline for enrolment: 1 week before the course takes place. Materials cost: £15.00 per student, payable to the tutor on the day
Saturday 10am to 4pm Sarah Edwards
1 session on 5 February £68/£42 WOWS Stoke Lodge
This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge
Berry Basket Workshop
Weave a fabulous berry basket from locally sourced willow, perfect for collecting homegrown produce, foraging for berries or a stylish eco-friendly option for popping to the shops.
Deadline for enrolment: 1 week before the course takes place. Materials cost: £15 per student, payable to the tutor on the day
Saturday 10am to 4pm Sarah Edwards
1 session on 26 March £68/£42 WBBW Stoke Lodge
This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge
Easter Bunny and Basket Workshop
Weave your own willow Easter Bunny to adorn your home or garden and make a beautiful nest basket for collecting your eggs.
Practical: Make a rabbit and a nest style basket from locally sourced willow
Deadline for enrolment: 1 week before the course takes place Materials cost: £12 per student, payable to the tutor on the day
Saturday 10am to 4pm Sarah Edwards 1 session on 2 April £68/ £42 WEBB Stoke Lodge
This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge
Reindeer Willow Sculpture Workshop – sorry this course is now full
Create a festive Reindeer out of willow. Make your own woven willow Reindeer decoration up to 1 metre tall to take home, so please allow for necessary transportation. This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge
Deadline for enrolment: 1 week before the course takes place.
Materials cost: £20 per student, payable to the tutor on the day
Saturday 10am to 4pm Sarah Edwards
1 session on 11 December £64/£40 WSS7 Stoke Lodge