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        • Soundbath Evening
        • Women's Woodland Retreat
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WILLOW GArden obelisk course

Teas/Coffee included
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   This course:

  • Promotes traditional skills​​
  • Uses natural sustainable materials​​


​ABOUT THE COURSE

A half-day training course learning to make willow obelisk plant supports for the garden at our training centre in the Hampshire South Downs. Use willow grown at our Centre to create a beautiful obelisk for climbing plants like sweet peas.  All materials and most tools will be provided. We ask that you bring your own secateurs if you have some.

THE COURSE WILL GIVE YOU

  • The ability to make an obelisk from willow
  • Knowledge on how to select suitable materials
  • Understanding of how to grade, dry, store and soak willow
  • Knowledge about the ecological credentials of willow

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR

Those with some manual dexterity, hand strength and patience! If you have a recent injury, please check with us first.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

  • Warm, weather-appropriate work clothes.  
  • This course will take place in our outdoor Woodland Classroom.
  • An apron (optional)
  • Sharp secateurs
  • Please make sure your vehicle has room to take your obelisk home!

ABOUT THE TUTOR

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You can get 10% discount when you stay with us during your course for 2 nights or more in our campsite or eco lodge. Please call us on 01730 823166 to make your accommodation booking. Our reception is open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
HEALTH AND SAFETY DISCLAIMER
When visiting our site please take appropriate care, some areas have uneven surfaces with trip hazards associated with the great outdoors - conditions can be slippery in wet weather. Please ensure that you dress for the outdoors and bring footwear suitable for all types of weather. The Sustainability Centre will not accept responsibility for any injuries sustained by visitors.  
​EARTHWORKS TRUST  ​
The Sustainability Centre is owned and operated by ​The Earthworks Trust (Charity No. 1079866).
EARTHWORKS FOUNDATION
Our trading company is Earthworks Foundation.
​All profits go to support our charity The Earthworks Trust.




​Charity Number ​

​​1079866
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​Droxford Road,
East Meon, Hants
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        • Off-loom Weaving Workshop
      • Festive Craft Courses >
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        • Festive Greenwood Carving Workshop
        • Willow Reindeer Course
        • Willow Festive Decoration Workshops
      • Forest School Training >
        • Supporting Children through Anxiety and Trauma with Jon Cree
        • Rough Play in Natural World Settings with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Leader Training
        • Climbing Frames, Ropes & Ladders Course with Jon Cree
      • Home and Garden Courses >
        • Intro to Permaculture Design Course
        • Carbon Footprint Awareness Workshop
        • Composting Explained
        • Clay Oven Building Course
        • Sustainable Cut-Flower Growing
        • Kitchen Gardening Course
        • Compost Toilets Course
        • Creating Wilder Gardens
      • Sustainable Land Management Courses >
        • Coppicing Course
        • Hedgelaying Course
        • Wildflower Identification Workshop
        • Wildflower Meadows Course
        • Woodland Management Course
      • Wellbeing Courses >
        • Nature Led Meditation Evening
        • Medicinal Herb Workshops
        • Unwind in the Woods Retreat
        • Creative Forest Bathing & Therapeutic Sound day
        • Foraging, Fire and Folklore
        • Soundbath Evening
        • Women's Woodland Retreat
      • Willow Craft Courses >
        • Willow Garden Sculpture Course
        • Willow Asymmetric Basket Course
        • Willow Festive Decoration Workshops
        • Willow Weaving Workshops
        • Willow Bird and Birdfeeder Workshop
        • Willow Reindeer Course
        • Zarzo Willow Basket Course
      • Wood Craft Courses >
        • Festive Greenwood Carving Workshop
        • Advanced Knife Skills Course
        • Woodworking Skills for Women Course
        • Shrink Pot Carving Course
        • Spoon Carving Course
        • Trug Making Course
        • Devon Stave Basket Making Course
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    • Shepherds Hut
    • Yurts
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      • Forest School Training
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        • Chalk Grassland
        • Coppice
        • Forest Gardening
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        • Mini Meadow
        • Nettles & Brambles
        • Permaculture
        • Ponds
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        • Low Impact Building
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