Willow bird sculpture with Joe Gregory in Todmorden, Yorkshire

Description

Willow bird sculpture course. I’ve been running this fun sculpture course for over 10 years! Over the course of the day you’ll learn to weave a bird of your choice, popular choices include, curlews (flying or standing), hens, cockerels, herons and geese. I have examples around my workshop for inspiration too and you’ll have fun creating a bird with great character. Using the finest English willows you will learn sculpture techniques to be able to create your own willow sculptures. These fine birds look fabulous in the garden and treated with wood preservative, they will last many years. Learn to weave. Suitable for beginners and those with some weaving experience, a lovely way to spend a day. Come alone and meet other crafty folk, or come with a friend or two for a special day together. The Willows tea and coffee house on the ground floor of the building will keep you topped up during the day with the finest rainforest alliance coffees and teas, locally made cakes and simple savouries, if you desire. Notes: No prior experience needed but you must have good mobility in hands & feet & be able to stand whilst working. Please wear old (non-dangly) clothes, covered toe shoes (no sandals) & little or no jewellery. Using the finest English Willows, you will learn sculpture techniques to be able to create your own willow sculptures. These fine birds look fabulous in the garden and treated with wood preservative, they will last many years. The Willows tea and coffee house on the ground floor of the building will keep you topped up during the day with the finest rainforest alliance coffees and teas, locally made cakes and simple savouries if you desire with a discount for all students. Notes: No prior experience needed, but you must have good mobility in hands & feet & be able to stand whilst working. Please wear old (non-dangly) clothes, covered toe shoes (no sandals) & little or no jewellery.

What's included in the price?

All materials and use of tools.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Creative with Nature Ltd

with Craft Courses since 2018

Message the tutor

Hi my name is Joe Gregory, I’m a willow basket maker, sculptor and teacher. I started weaving as a hobby in 2004 and by 2008, I realised I could make a living doing a craft that I loved. Starting from my kitchen table my skill grew organically alongside my growing children and my work teaching for the Workers Education Association and as a Forest School Leader. Over the years weaving with Willow has provided me with the most rewarding career whilst enabling me to keep my family safe and healthy. From 2014 I made weaving my main profession. I teach sculpture and basket making for a number of larger organisations nationally, occasionally internationally and from my own venue in West Yorkshire. I’ve worked on some amazing projects over the years and feel very lucky to have found this beautiful craft. I am comfortable teaching pretty much anybody from young children to those recovering from serious illness or injury. With the right support I believe weaving is for everyone! My classes are suitable for beginners to more advanced weavers. I’m proud to be able to say a third of my students are returning students. I’ve helped many people on their journey to become professional and serious hobbyists and I’m developing new resources all the time to open up this craft to as many people as I can.