Description
Join us for a creative and hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your very own wise owl sculpture — standing or in flight, the choice is yours! Guided by an experienced tutor, you'll learn a variety of traditional techniques, including random and simple basketry weaves, to bring your owl to life. Using natural brown willow, a material ideal for outdoor display, you’ll explore the sculptural possibilities of this versatile medium. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. While beginners are welcome, the level of detail you achieve will depend on your pace and familiarity with the techniques, so feel free to work at your own speed. Come along, get creative, and take home a unique piece of garden art that’s truly one of a kind! Please note: Bookings must be made no later than the Monday before the workshop to allow time for soaking and preparing the willow. If you're hoping to join after this deadline, please contact me first before booking.
What's included in the price?
- All materials and equipment. - Refreshments drinks, and snacks. Please note that working with willow and can be tiring on the hands and may be difficult for you to do if you have conditions such as arthritis if this is a concern, please get in touch with me. You are welcome to bring your own secateurs and gloves if you wish to, you will need to bring a bucket to stand the willow in.
Duration
7 hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Hello, I am a willow sculptor / artist based near Southampton in Hampshire. You will often find me outside under my shelter making sculptures or outside creating work from materials that I have found. I teach in a variety of venues in and around Hampshire, as well as exhibiting my work at various art shows. I create work to commission as well as providing bespoke workshops for private and public events and projects.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Romantic
- Public transport
- Intermediate level
- Christmas
- Parking provided
- Spooky
- Tutor can travel
- UK Holiday
- Corporate days out & team building
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
It is often best to start with an activity that offers a variety of small items or a larger shape that is relatively straightforward, such as a bird workshop.
You are welcome to join us for a more detailed workshop, but please be aware that you may not make such a detailed version as someone who has more experience.
If you are someone who prefers working on small precise works, I suggest starting with the workshops where we create several smaller items, e.g Xmas crafts, garden items, small birdhouses, baskets, etc. For those of you who like to experiment and see what happens, you might prefer something more sculptural. To be fair, there is no one way and you never know until you try. It will be fun which ever you decide to do.
Weaving with willow can be difficult for anyone who has problems with grip/fine motor skills/small movements, as we will be using threading and pulling movements.
It is better to make a smaller animal, or freestanding bird, if you have low energy levels. If you want to make a larger item, such as an animal with 4 legs, we will be standing quite a bit for the first hour or two, then if you prefer, you can move to sitting.
If you are not sure please feel free to contact me and we can chat through the options that might work for you before you book a place
