Description
Amanda Rayner will lead this willow sculpture workshop in the New Barn at Usk Castle Chase. The barn is light and airy with views of surrounding countryside.You will be welcomed with a hot cuppa and introduction for a 10am start. Bring along ideas and pictures of what you would like to make and as long as you don't plan on taking home a giraffe many things should be possible. In the past things that have been made on this workshop include; chickens, ducks, geese, owls, pheasants, rabbits, hares, cats, dogs, small, pigs, lions, turtles, sheep, spheres and fruit to name a few. We will start with constructing the framework and cover several techniques to create a wide variety of sculptures using only willow.
What's included in the price?
All tools and materials provided along with tea,coffee and homemade cakes. Let me know if you are gluten free. Please bring something for lunch.
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
- Children
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Suitable for all abilities
- Corporate days out & team building
- Weekends
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Parking provided
- Accommodation offered
- Intermediate level
- Suitable for beginners
- Tutor can travel
- Public transport
- Stag dos
- UK Holiday
- Hen dos
FAQs
Please bring a suitable vehicle if you are weaving a larghe 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.
Yes, unless you are taking part in the 4 or 5 day willow coffin weaving workshop where a hearty lunch is provided.
I do provide refreshment in the form of tea,coffee and cake.
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 Usk Castle Chase Burial Meadow, NP15 1QX
Put the name in rather than the postcode if using satnav or google maps as postcode takes you to the neighbours house.
