Willow Workshops
20 June | 27 June | 10:00 –13:00
Explore the intricate art of crafting using willow in these workshops led by Sarah Gardener, a member of the Leonardslee Gardening Team.
Sarah will be sharing her knowledge in a willow bird feeder workshop and willow plant support workshop, where you will acquire new skills and leave with your chosen willow creation.
£55 per person | 10% off for Leonardslee Members
Garden entry included | 16+ only | Tea and Coffee will be provided throughout the workshop |Free parking for members
Willow Garden Decorations Workshop
20 June | 10:00 -13:00
Make some willow decorations for your garden. Learn how weave willow to make a dragon fly, star and willow ball.
We will be using different basketry techniques to achieve different 2D and 3D shapes.
You will learn to join wrap and shape the willow to make the dragon fly.
Decorate your garden the natural way and enjoy creating and making.
All materials and tools provided.
£55 per person | 10% off for Leonardslee Members
Garden entry included | 16+ only | Tea and Coffee will be provided throughout the workshop
Willow Catalan Platter Workshop
27 June | 10:00 – 13:00
Learn how to make a traditional Catalan platter. These trays can be used for bread, cheese and fruit. A great way to display nibbles on the table for special occasions or the everyday.
Made with willow, I will teach you how to make a hoop to weave the main base and show finishing techniques. A great first basketry project, all materials and tools included.
£55 per person | 10% off for Leonardslee Members
Garden entry included | 16+ only | Tea and Coffee will be provided throughout the workshop
About Sarah Gardener
Sarah has had a broad background in art and design and in the education sector and have had the experience of running a craft business. Craft has all ways been an interest of mine. She has been practicing basketry for around 10 years now and have been teaching for around 7 years.
She loves to show people how use their hands and to succeed in making something they can enjoy and use. The rhythm of weaving willow and making can be an immersive and be a pleasurable experience which people can enjoy.
Being a gardener at Leonardslee and in private gardens feeds into my basketry practice. She grows willow and harvest stock every year which keeps her in touch with the materials that she uses. Sarah source stock from growers in Somerset when needed. Knowing where the willow has been grown is important to her. Sarah just love to make with natural materials in the end that will wave no trace and if looked after can survive for decades.
Willow is such fantastic versatile plant. She is pretty sure most people have a basket of some kind in there home.
Most of my courses are geared towards people making a particular product. Where students can learn certain basketry skills to complete there object. All materials and tools are provided. Any questions please do not hesitate to ask.