Willow Obelisks Course

WILLOW OBELISKS
Course Information

£35 Non-residential
Tutor: Louise Arthur
Teas/Coffee included

Thur 20th February 2020
10:00 - 13:00

Thur 20th February 2020
14:00 - 17:00

ABOUT THE COURSE

Willow weaving training course in the Hampshire South Downs. Experience the delights of creating a support for climbing plants like sweet peas or green beans. Come with enough space to transport your work home and plant up your creation into a pot or straight into the ground.

THE COURSE WILL GIVE PARTICIPANTS:

Be able to make a variety of items for the home 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

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

No previous experience is needed, but some manual dexterity, hand strength and patience is required.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

Warm work clothes, plus waterproofs/sun hat. This course will take place in our outdoor Woodland Classroom.
Apron
Sharp secateurs

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Louise Arthur 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 excellent 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 enjoys sharing her love of willow crafts with adults and children.

"Louise was generous with her time and resources and was an excellent teacher."

"Louise is a brilliant teacher. She explains things very clearly and is very supportive. Thanks so much."