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Create a willow farmyard or wading bird sculpture workshop Portchester nr Fareham

Willow birds

willow birds created at Burley

students hens

willow chicken in the snow

willow runner Duck created by a student

Willow Chicken was created by a student

willow goose creatd by a student

Willow Egret was created by a student

willow Heron was created by a student

Description

I love creating birds, and farmyard and wading birds are often the ones that we are most familiar with be it a strutting chicken, duck or goose, or a graceful heron. Each has its own character and is engaging in its own way. Whichever you choose to make, the bird will have metal legs to allow you to place them in the ground or use them with a base. This activity may be challenging if you have a condition that affects your hand/ arm strength. Please get in touch with me if you're not sure. Please note that workshops need to be booked at the latest a week in advance to allow me to soak and prepare the willow, after this date please get in touch with me before booking a place. I will send you joining details approximately one week before the workshop is due to take place.

What's included in the price?

All materials and tools are included as well as basic refreshments. You will need to bring your own lunch, and a bucket

Duration

7 hours

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Willow and Crafts

with Craft Courses since 2016

Message the tutor

Hello, I am a willow sculptor / artist based near Southampton in Hampshire. You will often find me outside under my shelter making sculptures or outside creating work from materials that I have found. I teach in a variety of venues in and around Hampshire, as well as exhibiting my work at various art shows. I create work to commission as well as providing bespoke workshops for private and public events and projects.

Suitable for

Adults
Intermediate level
Mother's Day
Pet lovers
Parking provided
Easter
Suitable for beginners
Father's Day

What does this mean?

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FAQs

It is often best to start with an activity that offers a variety of small items or a larger shape that is relatively straightforward such as a bird workshop
You are welcome to join us for a more detailed workshop but please be aware that you may not make such a detailed version as someone who has more experience

If you are someone who prefers working on small precise works I suggest starting with the workshops where we create several smaller items e.g Xmas crafts, garden items, small birdhouses, baskets, etc. For those of you who like to experiment and see what happens, you might prefer something more sculptural to be fair there is no one way and you never know until you try it will be fun which ever you decide to do.

I usually find that making a small item can be difficult for anyone who has problems with grip,/ fine motor skills / small movements, if your not sure please contact me

We often use our thighs to hold items so if this a problem for you please let me know. also working on large items can be quite tiring as it can be quite physical.

If you are not sure please feel free to contact me and we can chat through the options that might work for you before you book a place

Venue

Portchester Parish Hall, Assheton Court, Portchester , Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9PY

Price:

£90.00

Duration:

7 hours

Time:

10:00 - 17:00

The course doesn't currently have live dates

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Reviews

All maker's reviews

10 Jun 24'

Ashley reviewed: Willow piglet/ small pig workshop Eastleigh Hampshire

"Really fab day with my mum. Jacqueline was very knowledgeable, patient and adaptable to our abilities and we both love our wicker pigs and confident we could make them again should we want. Highly recommend this workshop!"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hi Ashley and Rachel it was lovely to meet you both too, I loved the chickens walking past we changed to the cider pantry as a venue. It was a lovely day take care Jacquie "

19 Mar 24'

Trudie reviewed: Create a willow farmyard or wading bird sculpture workshop Portchester nr Fareham

"We thoroughly enjoyed learning to weave with Jacquie and, thanks to her patient tutoring, we all came away with a recognisable bird! A great day, thank you Jacqui :)"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hi Trudie, it was lovely to meet you all and a lovely way for you to spend the day together, quite a menagerie. I hope that your journey home went smoothly. All the best Jacquie"

18 Mar 24'

Rachel reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare (or rabbit) sculpture workshop New Forest

"It was the most glorious, creative day - very mindful and I was so impressed with all of the Hare's that were created during the day. Will be looking out for more courses. Thank you."

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hi Rachel such a lovely review thankyou I am glad that you had a lovely time all the best Jacquie "

17 Mar 24'

Amanda Heath reviewed: Create a willow farmyard or wading bird sculpture workshop Portchester nr Fareham

"I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Jacquie and learning how to willow weave. This has been something I have considered doing for sometime and eventually got the opportunity and I was not disappointed. Jacquie is an excellent teacher, patient and informative making it easy for us all to have a successful outcome. I am so pleased with my goose and he has taken pride of place next to the stream in my garden. Thank you Jacquie x"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hi Amanda It was a pleasure and thank you for the kind words it sounds like an ideal home for your goose. All the best Jacquie "

10 Mar 24'

Jane Smith reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare (or rabbit) sculpture workshop New Forest

"It was a brilliant day. Jackie was so informative and helpful. It was a small group so we got plenty of individual help. Can't wait to do another one "

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Thank you Jane it was a pleasure to meet you all the best Jacquie "

25 Oct 23'

Teresa Murray - Nikki Smith reviewed: Willow deer sculpture weekend 2 day masterclass eigh, Hampshire)

"The course was great, my friend and myself along with Jayne made a dear. A great couple of days spent, learnt lots and had fun - Jackie was a very patient teacher and a good cook. Thank you Jackie. "

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hi Teresa it was lovely to meet you both and spend time together I am glad that you enjoyed yourselves and you are most welcome. :-) Jacquie "

20 Oct 23'

Nikki reviewed: Willow seed heads workshop (Southampton)

"I really enjoyed the workshop with Jacquie, she made us feel very relaxed and is clearly very knowledgeable. I loved seeing the other creations she has made and I'm super proud of the willow poppy seed head structure I made. "

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Thank you for the lovely feedback Nikki it was lovely to meet you too :-) Jacquie "

4 Oct 23'

Sue Howson reviewed: Willow piglet/ small pig workshop with Jacqueline Rolls (Portchester)

"Really enjoyed this busy day making a little Willow piglet. We were provided with all the tools and info to make a pig. And we were given extra willow to take home as we didn't quite finish off the piglet during the day"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hi Sue Thank you for sharing your experience I am glad you enjoyed yourself :-) Jacquie "

23 Jul 23'

Alice reviewed: Create a farmyard or wading birds willow sculpture workshop (Portchester nr Fareham)

"We had a very enjoyable day creating ‘short and long legged birds’. Jackie was very friendly and helped us all individually as needed. Thank you."

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hello Alice it was lovely to meet you both thankyou for the lovely review All the best Jacquie "

9 Jul 23'

Debbie reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare (or rabbit) sculpture workshop New Forest

"Lovely relaxing workshop which was paced and pitched well. Definitely worth travelling for. I came away confident in the use of willow and with the skills to make more. Thank you."

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hello Debbie thank you I am glad that it was worth the journey Have fun making :-) Jacquie "

9 Jul 23'

Helen and Alan reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare (or rabbit) sculpture workshop New Forest

"We thoroughly enjoyed the day. We achieved the goal....2 Hares that looked like Hares. Certainly learnt a lot about all aspects of willow. Met some lovely people. Very inspiring 👏 "

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hello and Allen thank you for a lovely review it was a pleasure to meet you both. I hope that you had a lovely evening and a good journey home today All the best Jacquie "

25 Jun 23'

Bev reviewed: Create a willow farmyard or wading bird sculpture workshop Portchester nr Fareham

"A fantastic course. Jacquie is a talented artist and patient teacher! She was not only able to teach us how to work with willow and the different types but where to source it, how to prepare it but treat our sculptures after they are finished. A follow up email from Jacquie had an attachment of all the details too. I have never done anything like this before and it was a lot of fun. "

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Thank you Bev it was a pleasure and I am glad that you enjoyed creating your egret/heron. It was lovely meeting you. All the best Jacquie "

25 Jun 23'

Anne reviewed: Create a willow farmyard or wading bird sculpture workshop Portchester nr Fareham

"Had a great day, really pleased with the goose I made!"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Thanks Anne it was fun wasn't it, lovely meeting you and it was lovely helping you to find your goose :-) Jacquie "

24 May 23'

Caroline Toll reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare sculpture workshop (South Downs National Park)

"Great day fulfilled all expectations and came away surprisingly with a great star gazing hare!"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hello Caroline, thank you for the lovely review happy making :-) Jacquie "

21 May 23'

Carly reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare sculpture workshop (South Downs National Park)

"Absolutely fantastic day with the lovely Jaqueline Rolls, great overview about weaving with willow and follow up notes to help get started.. then a whole day of excellent tuition and guidance as you get to make your own moon gazing hair!!!! Highly recommended! "

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hello Carly, thank you for a lovely review, it was a pleasure to meet you, happy willowing and I look forward to meeting you again All the best Jacquie "

19 May 23'

Sara-jane Fitzgerald reviewed: Create a willow flower wall art with lunch half day workshop ( Eastleigh Hampshire )

"Had a fantastic time yesterday learning how to make a willow sunflower. Jacque was lovely, setting was brilliant. I will definitely be looking to do another course "