Willow Christmas Tree & Star Decoration Workshop
28 November | 9:30 – 13:00
Make a willow Christmas tree & star decoration for your home.
Explore the intricate art of crafting using willow in these workshops led by Sarah Gardener, a member of the Leonardslee Gardening Team.
Learn how to make a structure with think willow and bind it together with a rope weave technique. We will use a wooden jig to hold the uprights for your support.
Suitable for beginners and improvers. This basket design can be adapted differently in the way of shape and scale. This can radically change the whole look of the basket which makes this design really interesting.
These are basic basketry techniques which you will learn. Great for all abilities.
All willow and tools supplied. Tea, coffee, mulled wine and mince pies provided throughout the workshop
£65 per person | 10% off for Leonardslee members | Garden Entry included | Free Parking for Leonardslee members | Parking Information
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.
