weekend course

willow sculpture

location: nr Glandwr, Pembrokeshire

Come and help design and create living and woven willow structures. We will explore all aspects of willow work including coppicing, planting, design and weaving. You will learn small scale woven sculpture, including something to take home with you, as well as learning how to create a large scale living willow sculpture. You will also be able to take cuttings home from my 12 varieties of willow.

Course includes;

  • Two days and nights camping
  • solar showers and wood burning bath
  • delicious organic vegetarian meals cooked on site each day
  • a warm yurt to relax and socialise in each evening
  • a firepit nearby to light and enjoy when the weather is fair

You must bring:

  • Tent and warm bedding
  • Waterproof clothing and wellies
  • Torch

dates: see 'book online' below

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how to book:

  

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arrive:
  
by 5pm Friday
depart:
  
by 5pm the next Sunday
directions:
  
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
  
waterproofs - both coat & trousers, tent, a towel, a torch, and only biodegradable soap/shampoos are allowed (we have a little shop here that sells these). musical instruments very welcome!
let us know:
  
if you have any special needs
price:
  
£150
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
food:
  
all food included
car sharing:
  
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 

 

 

the venue is a new, self-build community in the Preseli Hills