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Weaving WILLOW
Make a St Brigid Cross
By Louise Arthur
A Brigid cross is a small cross usually woven from rushes. Typically it has four arms tied at the ends and a woven square in the middle. Historically, there were also three-armed versions too.
In this delightful short film you can join Louise crafting away in her shed, her voice telling the tale of making a St Brigid Cross. Take some time to listen to this soothing creators poem. Set to music it resonates with the changing seasons, the promise of spring and the satisfaction of making from natural materials.
Brigid's crosses are associated with Brigid of Kildare, one of the patron saints of Ireland. The crosses are traditionally made in Ireland on St Brigid's feast day, 1 February, which was formerly celebrated as the pagan festival of Imbolc, marking the beginning of spring. Traditionally they were set over doorways and windows to protect the home from any kind of harm.
Louise Arthur is one of our course tutors and is a willow weaving expert. She specialises in willow weaving and environmental education. She is highly skilled at making baskets from sustainable local willow and foraged hedgerow materials. These natural, biodegradable, little gems reflect the biodiversity of our countryside hedges and range in colour, texture and form.
Louise is an exceptional teacher who has years of experience running outdoor education sessions with the Forestry Commission and at The Sustainability Centre. As an experienced workshop leader, she is passionate about sharing her love of willow crafts with adults and children.
In this delightful short film you can join Louise crafting away in her shed, her voice telling the tale of making a St Brigid Cross. Take some time to listen to this soothing creators poem. Set to music it resonates with the changing seasons, the promise of spring and the satisfaction of making from natural materials.
Brigid's crosses are associated with Brigid of Kildare, one of the patron saints of Ireland. The crosses are traditionally made in Ireland on St Brigid's feast day, 1 February, which was formerly celebrated as the pagan festival of Imbolc, marking the beginning of spring. Traditionally they were set over doorways and windows to protect the home from any kind of harm.
Louise Arthur is one of our course tutors and is a willow weaving expert. She specialises in willow weaving and environmental education. She is highly skilled at making baskets from sustainable local willow and foraged hedgerow materials. These natural, biodegradable, little gems reflect the biodiversity of our countryside hedges and range in colour, texture and form.
Louise is an exceptional teacher who has years of experience running outdoor education sessions with the Forestry Commission and at The Sustainability Centre. As an experienced workshop leader, she is passionate about sharing her love of willow crafts with adults and children.
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