Come along and enjoy a day of creativity, learning the traditional craft of willow weaving. In this workshop we will be focussing on how to make attractive and sustainable supports for your plants, using willow and traditional willow weaving techniques.
In this 4.5 hour workshop you will be shown how to make three different plant supports. A traditional circular support, good for plants like dahlias and peonies, stopping them from flopping over. For taller plants like sweet peas, you can make a willow obelisk and for very small plants, or as a form of plant protection, you can make a miniature willow dome.
Willow is a very versatile weaving material from which you can create decorative and useful items such as plant supports, garden sculptures, ‘live’ fences, firewood baskets and shopping baskets. You will learn all about the various types of willow you can weave with and the differences between living willow and dried willow. As well as becoming familiar with traditional tools such as the bodkin and rapping iron.
You will make one or more plant support which you can take home at the end of the day, plus the knowledge to make many more!
All material and tools provided.
INFORMATION
Ticket prices
£65 full price / £50 concessions
Running time
4.5 hour workshop plus a 45 min break for lunch
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“As a complete beginner I loved learning about willow weaving in BPCG’s new barn. It was a small friendly group and Cat the tutor was great. We each made a basket and either finished them on the day or took home the materials and knowledge to do so. I was very proud of my slightly wonky one!”
This workshop will be lead by our Community Gardener Cat Stevens
Cat studied sculpture at Edinburgh Art College. She is a professional gardener, art psychotherapist, potter and stained glass maker.
