Willow obelisk / plant climber frame workshop
Description
Create a willow obelisk/plant support for your garden. This workshop is a lovely way to help the wildlife in your gardens and a practical workshop for keen gardeners. You will create a medium-sized obelisk which is excellent for robust climbing plants such as runner beans, etc, and a lovely way to encourage the wildlife to join you. Once you know how to make your own you will be able to create many more for your garden. You can create your obelisk with several layers at the bottom and then twirly designs spiralling around or crossing over if you prefer. There is onsite parking and we are a short walk away from the local train station if you prefer to use public transport. Please note that workshops need to be booked a week in advance to allow me to soak and prepare the willow; after this date please get in touch via the 'message the tutor' button before booking a place.
What's included in the price?
- All materials and use of tools. - Refreshments. Working with willow is quite a strenuous activity and is quite tough on the hands. Please contact me via the 'message the tutor' button if you have any questions.
Duration
3 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
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
- Public transport
- Parking provided
- Tutor can travel
- Suitable for beginners
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.
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