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Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

Sculpture of your choice day - students labrador

students heron

take your sculpture home!

students at work

Sara Holmes - commissioned pieces of work

Sculpture of your choice day - students running hare

students deer

student working on her willow deer

Figurative pieces are always popular

previous students work - Apple Halves (these two students had never worked with willow before)

create sculptures based on your own ideas

beginners 1st piece

willow sphere workshop

solid willow sphere - student's work

Student's work

Sara Holmes - commissioned pieces of work

Description

This sculpture workshop is carefully designed for small exclusive groups to ensure optimal attention from tutors. This is a course in willow sculpture. Unlike a craft such as basketry (where you follow a prescribed method) in this course you will learn how to create layers of shape and how to develop form, as Sara teaches you her unique and specialised techniques of additive sculpture using stitches and weave. With lots of support, student’s personalized ideas and designs, will be sculpted onto a basic armature of mild steel or hazel, constructed beforehand. Please note that despite the relaxing nature of this artform it is nonetheless quite tiring. If you suffer with pain in your hands, for example severe arthiritus you may find this challenging. I try to make work stations as ergonomic as possible to allow seated and standing work positions.

What's included in the price?

Armatures, willow and all materials are prepared and supplied on the day. Tea and coffee is served throughout the day. Plus! A light vegetarian lunch is included in the price.

Duration

1 day

Cancellation policy

Non-refundable - Refunds are not available

Maker

Willowtwisters

with Craft Courses since 2017

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Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Corporate days out & team building
Christmas
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Intermediate level
Easter
Suitable for beginners
Father's Day
Stag dos
Public transport
Mother's Day
Hen dos
Romantic

What does this mean?

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Venue

Weavers Wood, Cowbridge Meadow, Pirbright, WOKING, Surrey, GU24 0JH

Price:

£170.00

Duration:

1 day

Time:

09:30 - 05:00

The course doesn't currently have live dates

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Reviews

All maker's reviews

8 Jul 24'

Hunting Treasure reviewed: Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

"Sara is an inspiring artist. I love the swan that I brought home. A lovely location to spend the day. "

Willowtwisters responded:

"Many thanks for this lovely review. You are a natural with willow and your swan was excellent! All the best, Sara"

5 May 24'

Christine Smith reviewed: Willow Plant Supports Workshop - Willow weaving with Willowtwisters

"What a wonderful setting weavers wood is to learn to make plant supports. Sara is so friendly and patient. I can’t believe in 3 hours I came home with 2 fabulous willow structures. Thank you Sara. I’ll be back. "

Willowtwisters responded:

"It was a pleasure Christine. Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad you like our Weavers Wood! We love it too! "

16 Mar 24'

Liz Milner reviewed: 'Willow deer' sculpture - two day course with Willowtwisters

"Absolutely fantastic couple of days with Sarah, loved every minute of sculpting deer,… great teacher, location, ambience and results. The wonderful lunches and flow of coffee, tea and cake were all an added bonus. Highly recommend this course and already planning to book again. Thank you Sarah for a very enjoyable and memorable couple of days. "

Willowtwisters responded:

"Hi Liz, you are very welcome. Thank you for your great review but also for being such a fun bunch to teach! I've not chuckled so much for a long time! I look forward to seeing you again! Sara"

21 Jan 24'

Dee reviewed: Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

"Fantastic day, great teacher, great fun and whilst initially I felt a little overwhelmed, I am thrilled with the result and how reassuring Sara was. Would love to go back "

Willowtwisters responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review (and email!) Your dragon is fantastic! Well done. It was lovely to meet you. : ) Sara"

11 Jun 23'

Nicci reviewed: Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

"Wonderful day and great venue for the course. I was amazed at what I completed at the end of the day and Sarah made sure that everything was secure and helped when I was a bit baffled. She also moved us along and helped out when needed so we would finish our sculptures before bed time! Lovely lunch too and great company. Have booked again!"

Willowtwisters responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Nicci. A lovely day in the coolness of the church rooms spent teaching a great bunch of students. Your sculptures were all amazing, Well done! "

22 Jan 23'

Mary reviewed: Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

"A really good days course with lots of practical guidance and encouragement. Sara was a patient and friendly teacher and the animals we were creating emerged surprisingly well. I would highly recommend this course. "

Willowtwisters responded:

"You were a great student Mary! Thank you for your lovely review, im glad you enjoyed the day. "

30 Aug 22'

Jane and Karen reviewed: Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

"My Sister and I had a fabulous day - thank you. We both came away with a sculpture that you could reconise, which is amazing having not done this before. Sarah gave us the necessary instruction and lots of encouragement. The small group was informal and supportive and lunch was very tasty. Definitely something I would recommend and would like to do again."

Willowtwisters responded:

"Thank you Jane and Karen for you lovely feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the day. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! "

28 Aug 22'

gail gearing reviewed: Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

"I had an amazing day and produced a sitting pig that now sits in pride of place on our decking. I shared a photo and was asked if I had done it as a commissioned piece! Sarah was really informative, patient and encouraging, everyone who attended went home with a finished sculpture of a high standard. Highly recommend "

Willowtwisters responded:

"Thank you Gail for your lovely feedback. It was a pleasure to teach you and well done for working so hard and producing your fabulous, rotund sitting pig! "

28 Aug 22'

SharonB reviewed: Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

"Had a brilliant day yesterday with Sara, creating a beautiful willow sculpture. A relaxed workshop and plenty of help and advice during the day. I definitely want to do it again!"

Willowtwisters responded:

"Im so glad you enjoyed the day. I love it when people choose abstract shapes and forms for their sculpture choice. The fluid form you chose worked perfectly because you were very mindful and dextrous with the placement of each rod. Well done, its beautiful."

30 Jul 22'

MRS Caroline Frankson reviewed: Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

"My friend and I attended Saras course yesterday. We had such a lovely day with an amazing teacher. We will be going back!! "

19 Jun 22'

Suzanne reviewed: Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

"What a great day! I had absolutely no experience but was guided through the process expertly. Help was at hand at all the right times and it was a joy to see my creation and those of the rest of the class slowly take shape. I’m amazed by what everyone managed to create in a day. Thoroughly recommended."

Willowtwisters responded:

"So happy you enjoyed the day! Thank you for a lovely review. Well done for creating a beautiful deer."

18 Jun 22'

Beverley Winn reviewed: Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

"Absolutely brilliant day. Sara is a patient and helpful teacher. So happy with the hare I created for my garden. Lunch was yummy too. Will be back!"

Willowtwisters responded:

"Thats very kind of you, thank you Beverley. You did an amazing job, your hare is really beautiful. We look forward to seeing you again."

30 May 22'

COLIN WARK reviewed: Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

"Truly enjoyable day Willow Twisting. Leadership and ongoing guidance from Sara Cox was wonderful, as was her level of patience. We both had a fantastic day. Excellent."

Willowtwisters responded:

"Thank you so much for that lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you both and im so glad you enjoyed the day. Sara Holmes really appreciates it!! and is happy to be confused with the lovely Sara Cox though!!"

29 May 22'

Mel reviewed: Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

"Had a very enjoyable day making a hare. Lots to learn, but Sara took us through the various stages and techniques, but more importantly to get a feel for material. The group was a good size for the work involved and was lovely to see everyone's sculptures coming to life. Would definitely recommend."

Willowtwisters responded:

"Thank you Mel, It was a great day and you were a pleasure to teach. Im so glad you appreciated how important getting a 'feel' for the willow is. Your hare is wonderful! Thank you for joining the course. Sara"

30 Mar 22'

Heidi reviewed: Learn willow sculpture online! - how to create a willow deer

"Absolutely love, love, love this on-line course! Fantastic resources, everything you need to create a deer, great community too. I have done some willow sculptures before so have an idea of what it's like to work with willow which I think helps however, working on a much larger scale and over a number of days is very different and the guidance in this course is brilliant. Can definitely recommend!"

Willowtwisters responded:

"Wow! Thank you Heidi, what a lovely review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the course. The online course works really well for a lot of people, as you say, over a number of days and in your own time. Well done and again thank you for taking the time to review, it really helps my little business. We all look forward to seeing your deer in the group, hopefully!"

19 Mar 22'

Amanda Ellison reviewed: Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

"A really enjoyable and productive day. Sara is an excellent tutor who explained everything in easy to understand terms. The lunch was delicious, home made, and welcome after an industrious morning. I had no previous experience in willow weaving but my unicorn sculpture was completed on the day and exceeded my expectations of my own abilities. I am delighted with it. Sara gave me the confidence to achieve this. I would thoroughly recommend this course. Thank you so much."

Willowtwisters responded:

"That is very kind of you Amanda, thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and you have taken away with you, not only some new skills but an amazing unicorn!"