Craft Tag: Willow Weaving

MINI WILLOW CHRISTMAS TREES with Rachel Harwood – Saturday 2nd November 2024 12.15pm

2 hour workshop – cost £36.00

Join Rachel to make some sweet mini Christmas Trees. Using different colours of British willow you will learn how to create these lovely trees and mount them in wooden blocks.

They make a fantastic natural decoration or you can use them to decorate a tree or Christmas gift with and you can also decorate them with mini baubles and lights. We will aim to make three trees in the workshop.

Advisory Note:

Suitable for beginners and adults over 16 years

Meet the Tutor

Rachel Harwood

Rachel has been working with willow for over 10 years now and teaches many workshops mainly on decorative sculpture work for the home and garden. Rachel is a member of the Basket Makers Association. Her work is heavily influenced by nature and the outdoors. Willow is a fantastic material that lends itself to a variety of uses and its sustainability credentials make it perfect for today’s climate.

MINI WILLOW CHRISTMAS TREES with Rachel Harwood – Friday 1st November 2024 12.15pm

2 hour workshop – cost £36.00

Join Rachel to make some sweet mini Christmas Trees. Using different colours of British willow you will learn how to create these lovely trees and mount them in wooden blocks.

They make a fantastic natural decoration or you can use them to decorate a tree or Christmas gift with and you can also decorate them with mini baubles and lights. We will aim to make three trees in the workshop.

Advisory Note:

Suitable for beginners and adults over 16 years

Meet the Tutor

Rachel Harwood

Rachel has been working with willow for over 10 years now and teaches many workshops mainly on decorative sculpture work for the home and garden. Rachel is a member of the Basket Makers Association. Her work is heavily influenced by nature and the outdoors. Willow is a fantastic material that lends itself to a variety of uses and its sustainability credentials make it perfect for today’s climate.

SWEDISH WILLOW STAR with Rachel Harwood – Thursday 31st October 2024 10.00am

2 hour workshop – cost £36.00

Join Rachel to make a beautiful Swedish Star. Using British willow you will learn how to create this intricate looking but simple once you know how star, which you can then replicate at home.

You will use different colours of willow to make the body of the star and finish the ends with a willow wrap tie. Your star will be approximately 60cm wide and suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

Advisory Note:

Suitable for beginners and adults over 16 years.

Meet the Tutor

Rachel Harwood

Rachel has been working with willow for over 10 years now and teaches many workshops mainly on decorative sculpture work for the home and garden. Rachel is a member of the Basket Makers Association. Her work is heavily influenced by nature and the outdoors. Willow is a fantastic material that lends itself to a variety of uses and its sustainability credentials make it perfect for today’s climate.

Craft Academy Full Day Workshop – Festive Willow Reindeer with Rachel Harwood

Willow Weaving – Sunday 3rd Nov 2024 – 9:30am

Join Rachel on a fabulous full day Willow Weaving workshop and learn how to sculpt your very own 4ft reindeer ready to take home and decorate for the festive season.

The day is broken down into segments to make it fun and achievable and everything you need is included.

An apron is provided, but we suggest that may want to wear old clothes too.

This workshop will take place at our 31st October – 3rd November Birmingham NEC show which includes access to: The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure Winter Edition and Simply Christmas plus sister shows Cake International and Bake International

Under Rachel’s guidance you will:

  • Learn how to build a large body framework.
  • Try out a variety of weaving techniques.
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of how Willow sculptures are created.
  • Find all about the lifecycle and processing of willow.
  • Gain advice on aftercare.
  • Obtain lots of individual help, with the opportunity to ask all your questions.
  • Learn all about the tools and how you can progress your weaving skills at home.

Full day Academy Workshops include:

  • Lunch and refreshments throughout day.
  • All materials and equipment required.
  • Complementary ticket to visit the main show on another day.  

Important Note:

This class is suitable for beginners over the age of 16, but a degree of hand strength is needed.

Meet the Tutor

Rachel Harwood

Drawing on her experiences of wildlife and nature, Rachel uses British grown willow from Somerset to create sculptures for the home and garden. Connecting with the natural environment is her passion and she tries to capture the movement of nature in her sculptures. Rachel loves to teach, passing on her practices and inspiring people on the use and beauty of natural materials to reconnect with the natural world.

WILLOW SWALLOW with Rachel Harwood – 09.40

As the swallows return for summer join weaver Rachel to make a willow one of your own. Using traditional weaving techniques you will create an outline before weaving over. These are a perfect decoration for inside or out.

Advisory Note:

Suitable for all abilities; Adults over 16 years only.

Meet the Tutor

Rachel Harwood

Drawing on her experiences of wildlife and nature, Rachel uses British grown willow from Somerset to create sculptures for the home and garden. Connecting with the natural environment is her passion and she tries to capture the movement of nature in her sculptures. Rachel loves to teach, passing on her practices and inspiring people on the use and beauty of natural materials to reconnect with the natural world.

WILLOW SWALLOW with Rachel Harwood – 12.00

As the swallows return for summer join weaver Rachel to make a willow one of your own. Using traditional weaving techniques you will create an outline before weaving over. These are a perfect decoration for inside or out.

Advisory Note:

Suitable for all abilities; Adults over 16 years only.

Meet the Tutor

Rachel Harwood

Drawing on her experiences of wildlife and nature, Rachel uses British grown willow from Somerset to create sculptures for the home and garden. Connecting with the natural environment is her passion and she tries to capture the movement of nature in her sculptures. Rachel loves to teach, passing on her practices and inspiring people on the use and beauty of natural materials to reconnect with the natural world.

WILLOW BIRDHOUSE with Rachel Harwood – 09.45

Join weaver Rachel to create this willow birdhouse for your feathered friends. Using traditional weaving techniques you will learn to set uprights into a wooden base, weave up the sides and finish with a built in handle to enable you to hang up your house.

Advisory Note:

Suitable for all abilities; Adults over 16 years only.

Meet the Tutor

Rachel Harwood

Drawing on her experiences of wildlife and nature, Rachel uses British grown willow from Somerset to create sculptures for the home and garden. Connecting with the natural environment is her passion and she tries to capture the movement of nature in her sculptures. Rachel loves to teach, passing on her practices and inspiring people on the use and beauty of natural materials to reconnect with the natural world.

WILLOW BIRDHOUSE with Rachel Harwood – 14.45

Join weaver Rachel to create this willow birdhouse for your feathered friends. Using traditional weaving techniques you will learn to set uprights into a wooden base, weave up the sides and finish with a built in handle to enable you to hang up your house.

Advisory Note:

Suitable for all abilities; Adults over 16 years only.

Meet the Tutor

Rachel Harwood

Drawing on her experiences of wildlife and nature, Rachel uses British grown willow from Somerset to create sculptures for the home and garden. Connecting with the natural environment is her passion and she tries to capture the movement of nature in her sculptures. Rachel loves to teach, passing on her practices and inspiring people on the use and beauty of natural materials to reconnect with the natural world.