Willow Weaving - Winter Obelisk, Stars and Wreaths**Course Cancelled - Call 01825 761820 for alterative courses** (UC09G49B)
Danny Manning (tutor) images of items achievable on the day
Course overview
An intensive, fun and festive one-day workshop using locally grown and prepared willow to create an obelisk for your garden. Obelisks can be used all the year-round to support plants, and can also be decorated as an outdoor or indoor Christmas tree. It is an enjoyable social day with items to take home, and an opportunity for budding gardeners to learn more about constructing willow supports for your garden.
All materials supplied.
Where Rocks Park Scout HQ, Rocks Park Rd, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 2AS.
When
Saturday, 10:30am - 4:30pm on 19th November 2022 for 1 day.
The closing date for enrolment on this course is Friday 4th November 2022, to allow time for your materials to be prepared and ready for the course
Cost
The full fee is £88.00.
What you already need to know
This course is suitable for absolute beginners or those with some experience.
What you will learn
Willow weaving is a craft, and each piece is unique to the crafter. You will be introduced to various willow weaving techniques with plenty of hints and tips on how to create structures further. At the end of the day, you will have a plant support of approximately 1.3 meters.
Danny will also demonstrate how to make a willow-weaved wreath and a decorative star, and you will have the opportunity to make these either during the class or at home.
How you will learn it
- Tutor step-by-step demonstrations
- 1:1 support and guidance
- Hands-on practice
- Opportunity to take notes and view resource books and other items designed and made by Danny
Danny likes to work with a range of natural materials - including willow and natural found woodland materials.
Bring to the first session
- A sharp pair of secateurs & a pair of pliers
- A notebook and pencil & a measuring tape
- Wear old clothing and closed footwear (no sandals)
- You may also wish to use garden gloves and eye protection
Everything is included but if you have any favourite finds, decorations or bright *garden stems* you'd like to add to your wreath then bring them along!
*Dogwood / Cornus alba Siberica, Holly stems, mistletoe etc.*
Please bring a packed lunch and drinks as food is not provided at the venue.
To avoid unnecessary cost please do not purchase any materials 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.
Extra study or practice
This is a one-day workshop.
You may wish to take the skills you've learnt and have a go at willow weaving items for your garden.
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."
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
Danny teaches a range of different willow sculpture days. Visit the ACRES website to see when the next one is.
Future steps beyond ACRES
Find out more about Danny's artwork, projects and upcoming workshops outside of ACRES on https://www.axisweb.org/p/dannymanning/
An accredited sculpture or gardening course at Plumpton College (www.plumpton.ac.uk)
City Literary Institute in London offer a willow basketry course with a qualification. (www.citylit.ac.uk)
Find out about other courses with the
National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.
Further information
For information about further courses, please consult your tutor, the ACRES brochure, the ACRES website at www.acreslearning.org.uk or telephone our office on 01825 761820.