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one-day
course
living willow structures |
venue:
Ecclesall Woods Sawmill,
Sheffield
This course introduces willow as a beautiful material that is easy and very satisfying to work with. During the day you will learn how living willow can be used to create exciting living structures such as arbors, domes, fences, magical creatures and furniture. You will work together to make a simple structure of your own design and make a small item to take home.
Points that will be covered during the day:
- Living willow past and present
- Willow varieties and their uses
- Selecting good tools and materials
- Planting and growing willow
- Working with willow rods
- Basic structure building techniques
- Designing and making willow structures
- Aftercare
The course is led by Anna Evans who grows a range of willows suitable for everything from fine basketry to land reclamation. The holt is managed entirely by hand and no chemical sprays or fertilisers are used. Anna has worked with adults and school groups to make living structures both large and small. Examples include outdoor learning spaces, tunnels, arbors and magical creatures.
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| arrive: |
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for a 10am prompt start |
| depart: |
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after
the course finishes at 5pm |
| directions: |
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sent with booking confirmation |
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to bring: |
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work
clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch |
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you have any special needs |
price: |
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£60
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30
admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course |
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lunch: |
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bring
a packed lunch |
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sharing: |
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building a living willow arbor
a 'fedge' - a cross between a fence and a hedge, or a living fence
harvesting willow from a coppiced woodland in winter
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