Willow Weaving - Garden Structures and Bird Feeder **COURSE FULL - PLEASE TELEPHONE 01825 761820 FOR ALTERNATIVE COURSES** (UC09U08D)
Create a willow obelisk/planter, just right for your climbing plants and enjoy watching the birds visit your garden and feed from your biodegradable bird feeder.
Course overview
Create an individual and beautiful biodegradable willow plant support and bird feeder for your garden. Obelisks have a year-round use to support your annual climbing plants and then double-up and decorated as outdoor Christmas trees. The day is an intensive but fun one-day workshop.
All materials supplied.
Where Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ.
When
Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm on 26th March 2022 for 1 day.
Cost
The full fee is £85.00.
What you already need to know
This course is suitable for absolute beginners, those interested in gardening with some basic craft skills, and for students who already have some experience.
What you will learn
Learn the techniques of crafting with willow. Construct a garden support and bird feeder to take home and enjoy.
How you will learn it
The tutor will demonstrate the techniques required to design and create a willow structure. You will have hands-on practice as you create your own, along with group discussion and 1:1 support and guidance.
Danny likes to work with a range of natural materials - including willow and natural found woodland material.
Bring to the first session
The tutor will bring fresh willow on the day, but if you have any bright shrub stems e.g. dogwood / Cornus alba Siberica, that you would like to use to enhance your structure, please bring along a selection of thin stems.
Please bring:
- A sharp pair of secateurs
- A pair of pliers
- A notebook and pencil
- A measuring tape
All other materials will be provided.
- Wear old clothing and closed footwear (no sandals)
- You may also wish to use garden gloves and eye protection
To avoid unnecessary costs please do not purchase any materials or textbooks until you are certain that your course will run. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date.
** Please bring a packed lunch as food is not provided at the venue.** Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for purchase during breaks.
Extra study or practice
This is a one-day workshop.
How to enrol
You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on
01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email
adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.
Previous students say
"Tutor was very patient and demonstrated each stage clearly. I was worried I wouldn't be able to do it but he showed me what to do and I am delighted with what I have made."
"I think this is the start of a new obsession for me. Thank you for a great day."
"The day went so fast, I am so pleased I came."
Additional Course Information
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Course fees over £133, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
Specific Covid Considerations:
In the event of restrictions being reintroduced and if the class is remaining in the venue, you will be informed of further safety measures. If the lessons cannot take place because the tutor has to isolate or in the event of government-imposed restrictions or lockdowns, every effort will be made to reschedule the missed classes. If it is not possible to continue the course in the venue it will be continued online. If this is not possible we will refund the outstanding lessons.
To ensure Safe Practice during practical sessions:
- Class numbers are reduced to allow students to space apart.
- Students should work at separate tables or desks.
- Hand sanitiser will be available in all classrooms.
- You are responsible for sanitising your own workspace before and after each lesson, anti-bacterial wipes or spray will be provided by the tutor.
- Wearing a mask is a personal choice. Please respect the choices of your tutor and fellow students.
- Windows and doors left open to allow for room ventilation should not be adjusted by students.
- Sharing of equipment is discouraged, but if it is essential, please use the wipes / spray provided to clean between handling.
- Please make yourself aware of local guidance, particularly in community venues.
You must not attend the class if you show signs or symptoms of Covid-19, are awaiting results of a PCR Covid test, have been in close contact with a Covid-19 patient within 14 days or anyone who has been advised to self isolate for any reason. Please inform the ACRES' office, who will advise the tutor.
All tutors, students and visitors are encouraged to participate in rapid lateral flow testing in the interest of everybody's safety, however, this is not a mandatory requirement. Test kits are readily available locally or from the
gov website.
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
Danny teaches a range of different willow sculpture days.
Visit the ACRES website and sign up to our
mailing list to be kept informed.
Future steps beyond ACRES
Find out more about Danny's artwork,
link here.
An accredited sculpture or gardening courses at
Plumpton College.
City Literary Institute in London offer willow basketry courses with a qualification.
link here.
Find out about other courses with the
National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.
