Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase
Description
This is a great workshop for anyone wanting to weave things with natural materials to benefit their own garden. The pea frames add height and structure and support for tall climbing plants such as sweet peas and clematis or mange tout and runner beans and the low hurdles are perfect for peonies or low plants to nestle against or give protection to areas of the garden. We will begin with the plant support in the morning and if you choose you can make a pair of these and forego the hurdle... or learn how to weave a low hurdle in the afternoon. We will use willow for both projects that I have grown and harvested from one of my willow plots.
What's included in the price?
- All tools and materials provided. - Plenty of tea, coffee and lots of homemade cake. - Please bring a sandwich or something for lunch to eat in the beautiful surroundings of the new barn. - If you have them please bring a kneeling pad or cushion for your own comfort. Please dress warmly as we will be in an open ended barn and working outside where possible...
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Wyldwood Willow | 🧺 Learn Basketry, Coffin Making, Sculptures & More!
with Craft Courses since 2016
Message the tutorI started wyldwoodwillow back in 2001 after weaving for a year or so... It helped me through a particularly difficult chapter in my life and I discovered that I had a burning desire to share the healing nature of weaving. I started teaching workshops fairly early on and weaving pretty much anything I could, currently I weave baskets, coffins, living willow,sculptures and create furniture and decorative fencing for the home and garden. My business is successful and I am a full time weaver.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- UK Holiday
- Stag dos
- Corporate days out & team building
- Accommodation offered
- Suitable for all abilities
- Parking provided
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Tutor can travel
- Mother's Day
- Suitable for beginners
- Hen dos
FAQs
Please bring a suitable vehicle if you are weaving a large item such as a plant support and hurdle or coffin. Or if you are travelling together as a group and making large items!
Yes! It is rare for any participant not to finish their project.Ample time is given for completion. However a commitment to the project and staying on track by working hard (as this is a phsical thing)is required so it is important to stay focussed. Whilst I encoujrage chatting and conversation it is necessary to work whilst chatting not stopping to chat!
Yes. With regard to all of the above. I need to know in writing beforehand about any of the above. Please email me to discuss. I will be discreet.
No if you are attending a 4 or 5 day willow coffin weaving course. These are the only courses I provide lunch on...
Yes, if you would prefer something from home then please bring along your chosen lunch.
However if you are workshopping at Flourish or the Garlic Farm then there is a wonderful cafe onsite - both of which which sells wonderful food and cakes.
If you are coming to Usk Castle Chase I will provide refreshment in the form of tea, coffee, cake/ biscuits but please still bring something for your lunch.
There is public transport to the town of Usk in the form of a bus from Newport or Pontypool. From there it is approx a 20 minute walk from town. Or take a bus to Raglan asking the driver to stop at the burial meadow.
Yes there is ample parking either at the top of the Burial Meadow drive or down the short track that leads to the new barn.
The venue is at any of these 3 venues
Usk Castle Chase Burial Meadow, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1 QX
The Garlic Farm, Mersley lane, Mersley Newchurch PO36 ONR
FLOURISH Glenavon Farm, Bath road, Bristol, BS31 3TJ
Venue
