Creative with Nature Ltd

Contact name: Joe Gregory

151
Total bookings

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about 7 years
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Maker's bio

Hi my name is Joe Gregory, I'm a willow basket maker and sculptor based in West Yorkshire. I started weaving as a hobby in 2004 and by 2008, I realised I could make a living doing a craft that I loved. Starting from my kitchen table to now owning a 5 storey Georgian building in the centre of Todmorden; weaving with Willow has provided me with the most rewarding career whilst enabling me to keep my family safe and healthy. I teach sculpture and basket making for everyone from beginners to more advanced weavers. I have also been lucky enough to teach internationally, as well as up and down the country. I've worked on some amazing projects over the years and feel very lucky to have found this beautiful craft. I am comfortable teaching children; beginners and more advanced weavers. Each class rewards me in different ways. I have been fortunate to teach those with different needs; from sight problems, to people returning from a stroke, to those with their own special needs. I am always happy to craft my class to suit everyone I teach.

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

Todmorden

Half day willow bird feeder/hanging basket course with Joe Gregory

3 hours

Next date: 27th Apr 2025

4 places left

(5)

£60.00

platinum award

Todmorden

Oval Shopper Basket Course with Joe Gregory at Creative with Nature Todmorden West Yorkshire

2 days

Next date: 12th Apr 2025

2 places left

£210.00

platinum award

Todmorden

Willow bird sculpture with Joe Gregory in Todmorden, Yorkshire

1 day

(11)

£105.00

platinum award

Todmorden

Willow pea climbers and cloche course with Joe Gregory

1 day

Next date: 8th Mar 2025

2 places left

(3)

£110.00

platinum award

Todmorden

Willow pig sculpture course with Joe Gregory

6 hours

Next date: 2nd Mar 2025

2 places left

£110.00

platinum award

Todmorden

Willow Swallows wall hanging half day workshop with Joe Gregory

3 hours

Next date: 26th Apr 2025

4 places left

£50.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

19 Feb 25'

Marion reviewed: Asymmetrical basket making courses - two days with Joe Gregory at Creative with Nature Todmorden Yorkshire

"Excellent 2 days learning willow weaving in a professional studio, and starting to understand the culture, materials and tools. Joe is great at explaining and demonstrating, then letting you get on with it, then helping without taking over. Patterns and numbers began to make perfect sense and I am impressed with the lovely basket I produced! "

3 Feb 25'

Catherine R reviewed: Half day willow bird feeder/hanging basket course with Joe Gregory

"Another brilliant course - we were all really pleased with our finished plants/bird feeders and Joe was an excellent tutor. Thanks so much :)"

Creative with Nature Ltd responded:

"Really happy you had a good day Catherine: ) thanks for coming and enjoy your new hanging baskets. Joe Gregory. xx"

22 Dec 24'

Catherine reviewed: Willow Swedish star half day workshop with Joe Gregory

"We had a wonderful pre-Christmas workshop and were both really pleased with our stars! Thanks for such a fun afternoon Joe!"

Creative with Nature Ltd responded:

"Really glad you both enjoyed the workshop Catherine: ) Have a wonderful Christmas, Joe. xx"

11 Nov 24'

Mal McNaught reviewed: Asymmetrical basket making courses - two days with Joe Gregory at Creative with Nature Todmorden Yorkshire

"My wife and I have just attended our first assymetrical basket making course with Joe. What a great experience. Joe's patience and skill were so good and we each left with a completed log basket. Would highly recommend Joe's course for anybody wanting to try out basket weaving for the first time."