Work with willow to create a sculpture of a feathered friend of your choosing for the garden, maybe a chicken or duck, swan, pheasant, raven, owl... or something more exotic - a peacock?!
Using free flow willow weaving techniques, you will be guided through the making and creating process, learning about willow sculpture. Bring your bird to life with willow and wire frames to give your creation shape and character, then add colourful willows to make a very individual and special garden feature.
Jane Fletcher has been exploring possibilities with willow for over 20 years, running workshops and establishing a nursery, Really Useful Plants, in Starcross, Devon. Amongst other things, they specialise in growing willow species as ornamental and wildlife plants as well as for hedging, sculpture, basketry, floristry and craft purpose.
Jane has a Foundation Degree in Environmental Art and Rural Crafts, with a background in facilitation and supportive roles as a Rural Skills Tutor, and Therapeutic Conservation and Horticulture based support worker. She is passionate about traditional crafts and nature connection, and is keen to engage others with the joy of working with willow.
Please bring with you:
- Your booking reference number
- A notebook and pencil to make notes
- Camera or mobile phone (for photos)
- Secateurs
- Gloves if you wish to wear them
Please wear shoes with enclosed toes, old clothes and layers. Willow work is very active and you might get quite warm.
All materials provided. Lunch and refreshments included.
Tutor: Jane Fletcher
