Green Spiral Willow
Using traditional methods to create contemporary design
Green Spiral Willow Workshops and Bookings. All My upcoming workshops at all venues are listed here. To book please click the 'Book Now' link below to go to my bookings page
Green Spiral Willow Workshops and bookings.
All of my workshops are accessible to beginners or improvers. I aim to make the day enjoyable and relaxed, whilst learning new skills either as a one off or to build on with further workshops. Each year my program of events is new and fresh, with a few old favourites.
NO BOOKING FEE CHARGE
Luxury Xmas Wreath
Come along and join in the festive spirit. In this workshop you will be making a luxury Xmas wreath, start by making a large round base from freshly harvested willow you can then build your wreath using a combination of different greenery, dried oranges, lime, grapefruit, apple, star anise, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, fir cones, juniper, holly, ivy and much more. Your wreath will smell and look fabulous. Festive snacks and mulled wine included.
Cost £45.00
Venue: St Peter's Church Hall, Shaftsbury. (at the top of Gold Hill)
Time: 9.30am - 1pm and 1.30-5.00
Date: 8/12/22
Venue: Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7QY
Date: 16/12/22
Time: 9.30am-1pm and 1.30-5.00
Venue: Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Lane off Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL
Time: 11am -2.30pm
Date: 11/12/22 and 18/12/22
Xmas willow Decorations
Come along and join in the festive spirit. In this workshop you will be making a selection of willow and rush Xmas tree decorations. Including reindeer..add a red nose, Xmas trees...add a little tinsel snow to the top and a 10" rush angel for the top of your tree, plus stars, and mini wreath hoops. Festive snacks and a glass of mulled wine included
Cost £35.00
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-4.30
Venue: Priests House Museum, 23-29 High Street, Wimborne
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30-4.30
Date: TBC
Book Direct call: 01202 882533
Venue:
St Peters Church Hall at the top of Gold Hill Shaftesbury
Time: 9.30-12.30 and 1.30-4.30
Date: 26/11/22
Venue:
Fisherton Mill, Fisherton Street Salisbury
Time: 9.30-12.30 and 1.30-4.30
Date: 9/12/22
Xmas Obelisk Workshop
Enjoy a day of festive fun, make a fabulous 5-ft-tall Xmas obelisk and a selection of willow decorations, you can choose from hoops, stars, reindeer and trees. Included in the course fee is a pack of prepared willow to make a further 10-12 decorations at home. You will learn some basic weaving techniques and use a variety of natural and dyed willows. Festive snacks and mulled wine included:
Cost £90
Venue: Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Lane off Stone Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1NL
Time; 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Date; 17/12/22
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Living Willow Garden Sculpture
Make an amazing 5' tall living willow sculpture for your garden, which will last for years and provide new deep red withies for you to cut and weave with each year. You will learn some basic weaving techniques and learn about how the willow is grown and processed. No experience necessary, bring a light weight pair of gardening gloves Plant pot and compost supplied. Refreshments are included.
Cost £55.00
Venue: Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street Shaftesbury, SP7 8AR
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30-4.30
Date: 20/1/23 and 19/2/23
Cost: £55.00
Venue: Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7QY
Date: 21/1/23 and 11/2/23
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-4.30
Venue: Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Lane off Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL
Time: 9.30am -12.30pm and 1.30-4.30
Date: 27/1/23 and4/2/23
Trio of Birdfeeders
Garden Obelisk Workshop
Make an impressive 6ft-tall garden obelisk from willow, you can choose from different natural willow colours to make your obelisk truly individual. Cake and hot drink provided, please bring your own lunch. We will be working outside so please dress for the weather. Cost: £45.00
Venue: Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Lane of Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL
Time: 11am - 3pm
Dates: 30/4/23 and 21/5/23
Yin Yang Basket
Make this unusual Yin Yang with an integrated rustic handle. During the course you will use several different natural coloured willows and apply different weaving techniques to make your basket completely individual. Enjoy a day of craft with refreshments provided. (Available from on site cafe at Fisherton Mill) Please bring your own lunch.
Cost: £75.00
Venue: Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AR
Time: 9.30-4.30
Date: 14/10/23
Venue: Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7QY
Date: 12/5/23
Time: 9.30-4.30
Venue: Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Lane off Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL
Time: 9.30-4.30
Date: 20/5/23
Come along and make three attractive willow bird feeders. One to fill with fat balls, one for seeds and a hanging bird table. These make great additions to your garden or thoughtful handmade gifts. You will learn how the willow is cut and processed and learn some of the key willow weaving techniques. Refreshments included, please bring your own lunch
Cost: £68.00
Venue: Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AR
Time: 9.30-4.30
Date: 22/4/23
Venue: Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Lane off Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL
Time: 9.30-4.00
Date: 12/11/22 and 3/3/23
Venue: Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, SP2 7QY
Time: 9.30-4.30
Date: 25/3/23
Picnic for One
Make this contemporary tote bag from willow and English rush. You can add leather or cork handles Rush is soft on your hands to work with and has a multitude of different shades of green, brown and yellow.
During the day you will learn how the willow and rush is grown, harvested and processed. No experience necessary, refreshments provided please bring your own lunch.
Cost: £75.00
Venue: Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AR
Time: 9.30-4.30
Date: TBC
Venue: Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7QY
Date: 14/4/23
Time: 9.30-4.30
Venue: Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Lane off Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL
Time: 9.30-4.30
Date: 1/4/23
Berry Basket
Make this beautiful berry collecting basket with a smooth tactile wrapped handle, just in time for collecting blackberries. During the day you will learn about how the willow is grow, harvested and processed. You will learn several key weaving techniques and choose from a selection of natural willow colours. Refreshments provided please (Available from on site cafe at Fisherton Mill) bring your own lunch.
Cost: £75.00
Venue: Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8AR
Time: 9.30-4.30
Date: 1/7/23
Venue: Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7QY
Date: 8/7/23
Time: 9.30-4.30
Venue: Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Lane off Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL
Time: 9.30-4.30
Date: 14/7/23
Catalan Harvest Basket Workshop
Make this stunning harvest basket with a Catalan style base. Perfect for collecting wild mushrooms and berries…or produce from your garden. During the day you will learn several key weaving techniques and use 2 different varieties of willow to create a striking colour combination. Refreshments provided, (Available from on site cafe at Fisherton Mill) please bring your own lunch.
Cost: £75.00
Venue: Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street, SP7 8AR
Date: TBC
Venue: Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7QY
Date: 7/10/23
Time: 9.30-4.30
Venue: Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Lane off Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL
Time: 9.30-4.30
Date: 15/9/23
Large Willow Tray
Polish Asymmetric Basket
Make this unusual Polish basket using English willow, choose a handle from my selection of birch, hazel or driftwood or if you have a special piece of wood you would like to use bring it along. You will be able to choose your own combination of willows making your basket truly individual. During the day you will learn several key weaving techniques and find out how the willow is grown, harvested and processed
The course is suitable for beginners or improvers. Refreshments included (Available from on site cafe at Fisherton Mill) Please bring your own lunch.
Cost: £75.00
Venue: Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell street, SP7 8AR
Time: 9.30-4.30
Date: TBC
Venue: Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7QY
Date: 1/9/23
Time: 9.30-4.30
Venue: Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Lane off Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL
Time: 9.30-4.30
Date: TBC
Large Willow Tray
Make this beautiful large willow tray with a wooden base and using smooth stripped willow. The tray measures 16" by 22" and has a carry handle built in at each end. We will treat the wood with oil to bring out the grain pattern making this tray a stunning addition to your home.
Cost: £55.00
Venue: Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell street, SP7 8AR
Time: 9.30-2pm
Date: 2/6/23
Venue: Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7QY
Date: 3/6/23
Time: 9.30-2pm
Venue: Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Lane off Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL
Time: 11.00 - 3pm
Date: 11/6/23 and 29/10/23