Willow Weaving - Garden Structures, Dragonfly or Flower **COURSE FULL - PLEASE TELEPHONE 01825 761820 FOR ALTERNATIVES** (HE09U46E)
Create a willow obelisk/planter, just right for your climbing plants and enjoy your weaved flower or dragonfly hovering in amongst your plants this summer.
Course overview
Create an individual and beautiful biodegradable willow plant support and dragonfly or perhaps a flower or two 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 Sixth Form Centre, Heathfield Community College, Cade St. Old Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RJ.
When
Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm on 14th May 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
You will learn the techniques of crafting with willow and you will construct a garden sculpture and accessories to take home.
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:
From 24th February, following the government's announcement removing all domestic restrictions in England, we ask that you follow the published
HSA guidelines.
Asymptomatic testing will no longer be required to attend classes. However, we strongly suggest if you do have symptoms of Covid-19, you do not attend your class and follow guidelines found on
www.NHS.uk.
We ask individuals to continue to respect the personal choices of their tutor and fellow students.
- ACRES will continue to supply hand sanitisers in all classrooms
- Students will still be able to work social distanced or on separate tables if this is their choice
- Sharing of equipment will continue to be kept to a minimum, and wipes/spray provided for cleaning being handling
- Tutors and students may or may not choose to wear face coverings
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.
