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Willow Obelisk Sculpture

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Description

Whether you are an absolute beginner or have previous experience of Willow Sculpture, artist Kate Morrell will guide you in a relaxed and informal environment. Create an obelisk suitable to support climbing plants in your garden or on a patio. Learn all of the techniques required to make a truly stunning creation to add a differrent dimension to your garden.

What's included in the price?

All materials Tea/coffee Light lunch Free parking

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation policy

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

Maker

Tresillian House

with Craft Courses since 2017

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Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Hearing impaired
Accommodation offered
Mother's Day
Public transport
School holiday workshops & activities
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Suitable for beginners
Corporate days out & team building

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Venue

Tresillian House, 67 Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0BQ

Reviews

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23 May 23'

Barbara woodcock reviewed: Willow Obelisk Sculpture

"An excellent course in a lovely setting. With the expert guidance of the tutor I came away with a very handsome obelisk. A friendly group of people and a great day out."

Tresillian House responded:

"It was wonderful to meet you and the group and I agree - it was a great day. I am amazed at how much we achieved in a one day workshop, ably guided by Kate. We will do this course again!!!"

4 Jul 21'

Ruth Carson reviewed: Willow Obelisk Sculpture

"What a fantastic day we had! I would never have believed I could make a heron out of willow, but with Kate's expert tuition I managed it. She is an extremely talented lady, and so helpful and patient, I thoroughly recommend her course. My daughter, Laura, made a lovely hare, and now we are planning to go back and make more animals. Alison was an excellent host. We were well suppled with refreshments throughout the day, and the lunch was delicious. There was plenty of parking available on site, and afterwards we had a stroll around Alison's gorgeous garden."

Tresillian House responded:

"Dear Ruth Thank you very much for your kind review and comments. I am delighted you had such a really good day. The group were good and despite all being beginners, grasped the principles of the weaving quickly - all ending up with brilliant sculptures. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Best wishes, Alison at Tresillian House"

6 Jun 21'

Julie maguire reviewed: Willow Obelisk Sculpture

"The weaving course with kate was a lovely day and I left with a huge heron that is my pride and joy. The day was gentle, group was small enough to ensure time and attention from kate. Venue was set in the grounds of trissellian house beautiful garden and plenty of pre course information and directions. Very much recommend this for a beginner like me or more experienced weavers"

Tresillian House responded:

"Dear Julie delighted to hear the course was a successful day and sorry that I missed you all. Hope the heron is now gracing your garden/pond - it will be a point of interest!! best wishes, Alison at Tresillian House"

20 Oct 19'

Dee Barker reviewed: Willow Obelisk Sculpture

"A wonderful fun course - 4 friends spending a weekend together. Although 10 on the course we went on made it harder for Kate to get around, she made it and we all have amazing willow animals to add to our gardens or house! The hospitality of coffee, lunch and tea was excellent and we were very well looked after. Our stay in the house was very comfortable and extremely clean. Delightful host who provided an excellent breakfast. Very well worth the journey. Thank you."

Tresillian House responded:

"Dear Dee I am delighted that you enjoyed yourselves and yes, have learnt the lesson that 8 should be maximum and we need to try and organise the on line bookings better. All your animals looked wonderful and Kate is a brilliant course leader. Delighted you all had a safe journey back and thank you for taking the time to write the review. best wishes, Alison at Tresillian House"

15 Oct 19'

Jill Bowler reviewed: Willow Obelisk Sculpture

"I would have rated this course as good but two things let it down. The group was too large (10) and it was difficult for Kate to get round everyone. The light lunch provided was of extremely poor quality."

Tresillian House responded:

"Dear Jill Thank you for taking the time to review the course. As I explained the normal number for a course is 8 but on this occasion I had taken a telephone booking direct and then received an online booking the same afternoon pre-paid and before I had time to register the course as full. The on-line payment system is new this autumn and perhaps I should review that again - although people tend to prefer to pay on line. I apologise that you felt the lunch was poor and not to your taste. Next time I will cook stew and dumplings and not experiment. Thank you for coming and I hope your sculpture has survived this week's rain!"

2 Jun 18'

Sue Conway reviewed: Willow Obelisk Sculpture

"So now I have a pheasant, made with the direction and help of Kate, and it's sitting in the shade of my red maple. A busy, full-on day, very well catered in the lovely setting of the garden at Tressillian House. I was surprised that we pretty much all managed to complete our various creatures. Great fun, and, it has to be said, quite hard work!"

Tresillian House responded:

"Thank you so much Sue for your kind words. I am always amazed by the wonderful creations on Kates' Willow Days and equally as impressed by how much you get done in a day! I am so glad that you enjoyed your day. The courses have proved so popular that we have added an extra date in September that still has spaces if you feel that your pheasant needs a friend! Kindest Regards Alison."

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Ruth Carson reviewed: Willow Obelisk Sculpture

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Julie maguire reviewed: Willow Obelisk Sculpture

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Dee Barker reviewed: Willow Obelisk Sculpture

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Jill Bowler reviewed: Willow Obelisk Sculpture

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