one-day course

living willow structures


location: nr Bath, NE Somerset

You will learn the basic techniques of creating structures by planting willows and then weaving them in an artistic and functional way. 

You will learn the basics of fedging, fencing, making hurdles, bowers and arches. You can take home a bundle of living willow, or a bundle of multi-coloured withies for weaving. 

All of the willow on this course is grown and cut at Radford Mill.

The tutor is experienced willow-worker Lucas Kane.


dates: see 'book online' below

more on living willow

how to book:

 

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arrive:
 
for a 9.30am prompt start
depart:
 
after the course finishes at 5pm
directions:
 
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
 
work clothes; pen and notebook; stout boots or wellies, gloves, hat.
let us know:
 
if you have any special needs
price:
 
£40 (plus a parking charge of £2 per car - payable on the weekend)
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £10 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch
 
a hot meal is included with your course and vegetarians are catered for
car sharing:
 
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the venue is a 110-acre organic farm near Bath