Willow Garden Panels (1 day) in the Peak District
Description
Spend a happy day in the garden at Zantium Studios making your own willow panel, screen, or hurdle. Follow traditional heritage techniques or adopt a more decorative approach. Practical skills for gardeners to create attractive barriers, screening, or border edging. Anthony will also explain the basics of planting living willow in your garden to build larger structures at home. Course open to all – from beginners to those with experience. Come rain or shine, this class will take place outdoors. The garden backs onto fields with views across to Carsington Water making it a lovely place to work. Tutor: Anthony Hammond Anthony is an award winning artist, sculptor and craftsman based in North Staffordshire. Skilled in a range of creative and sculptural techniques, he works in a variety of media including willow, ‘green’ wood, and stone. Start time: Join us from 9.30am for tea/coffee and introductions. Tuition starts at 10.00am. There are breaks for lunch and a tea and cake mid-afternoon. End time: The class finishes around 5.00pm • Purpose built studio in beautiful Peak District setting. • Relaxed, creative atmosphere. • 4 - 8 students per workshop. • Open to both beginners and those with experience. • Good fresh food, homemade cakes. • Accommodation on site and nearby if required. • Private groups welcome (minimum 4 people). Please get in touch via the 'message the tutor' button for bookings or further information.
What's included in the price?
The course fee includes professional tuition, lunch and refreshments. There is an additional materials fee of approx £25 per person for the willow used on the day. All tools are provided but feel free to bring your own secateurs if you wish. We offer a tasty picnic lunch and homemade cake mid-afternoon. Drinks and biscuits are available all day to help yourself. Please let us know of any special dietary needs. Accommodation available at extra charge, contact via the "message the tutor" button to find out more.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Father's Day
- Suitable for all abilities
- Corporate days out & team building
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Accommodation offered
- Weekends
- Public transport
- Suitable for beginners
- Parking provided
- UK Holiday
- Stag dos
- Hen dos
- Romantic
FAQs
Zantium Studios is clearly marked on Google Maps.
We are on the edge of the Peak District (Derbyshire) - near Wirksworth, a few miles from Matlock.
Clear directions will be sent by email a month prior to the course.
Full Day Courses:
A tasty light lunch is included in the course fee. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available all day to help yourself and home-made cake served mid afternoon.
Half Day Courses:
Drinks and snacks are included in the course fee. Tea, coffee, biscuits are available to help yourself and home-made cake at break time.
*** Please let us know of any special dietary requirements ***
There are various accommodation options nearby including our own 2 holiday lets.
'Godfrey Hole Cottage' is on site. It has 2 bedrooms, a double and a single
'The Counting House' is a mile from the Zantium Studio in the town of Wirksworth. It has one double bedroom (ensuite)
The Zantium Studio is on the first floor which involves a flight of 11 steps. There is a handrail to one side.
The toilet is on the first floor directly opposite the Studio.
There are a number of exterior stone steps and uneven ground from the car park to the house.
Yes, we have off-street parking for several cars
