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        • Willow Festive Decoration Workshops
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        • Medicinal Herb Workshops
        • Unwind in the Woods Retreat
        • Creative Forest Bathing & Therapeutic Sound day
        • Foraging, Fire and Folklore
        • Soundbath Evening
        • Women's Woodland Retreat
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        • Willow Asymmetric Basket Course
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        • Zarzo Willow Basket Course
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WILLOW reindeer

£100
​09:30 - 16:00
Tutor: Judith Needham
Teas/Coffee included
sunday 6th December 2026
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"Excellent course - I was amazed what we could achieve as beginners."

   This course:

  • Supports people's wellbeing​​
  • Uses natural sustainable materials​​


​ABOUT THE COURSE

Learn how to willow weave a reindeer sculpture for your home on this craft workshop in the Hampshire South Downs. Spend a fun day making a willow reindeer about 75cm tall to stand on a windowsill or table. Or why not place it beside your front door to welcome visitors? Using a whole range of basketry techniques, you get lots of learning in this class as well as a really impressive item to take home with you. 

THE COURSE WILL GIVE YOU

  • Skills in crafting with willow
  • Knowledge on how to select suitable materials

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR

Beginners or improvers with some manual dexterity, hand strength and patience! 

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

  • Work clothes
  • Sharp secateurs
  • A packed lunch or lunch can be purchased from The Beech Cafe on site
  • This course will take place indoors.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

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Judith Needham is a basket maker and willow weaver based in Farnham, Surrey - England's Craft Town. She specialises in woven willow playhouses and basket making. Judith loves passing on her skills through teaching workshops to adults and children at various venues across Surrey and Hampshire. 

www.judithneedham.co.uk

Check Out Accommodation 

You can get 10% discount when you stay with us 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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        • Festive Greenwood Carving Workshop
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        • Willow Festive Decoration Workshops
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        • 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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    • Eco Hostel
    • Shepherds Hut
    • Yurts
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        • Beekeepers
        • Chalk Grassland
        • Coppice
        • Forest Gardening
        • Herb Gardens
        • Mini Meadow
        • Nettles & Brambles
        • Permaculture
        • Ponds
      • Building & Structures >
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        • Compost Toilet
        • Low Impact Building
        • Solar Projects
        • Tree Bog
        • Wetherdown Lodge
        • Woodland Hall
        • Yurts
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