Welcome to my page listing the current weaving activities that I have to offer at various venues in Hampshire in the south of England
As someone who works with willow and other natural materials I love sharing my craft with others, so whether you are a total novice or someone who has some experience and enjoys experimenting and trying something different I have plenty of activities to choose from.
I offer a variety of options for individuals including weekday and weekend workshops as well as providing activities for groups/organizations./ schools etc and working on larger bespoke projects.
If you are interested in attending a class please read the FAQ section at the bottom of the page before you book a place, I am regularly offering other activities if you would like to receive my occasional newsletter please contact me
To book a place on any of the workshops on this page that I am providing directly please visit my shop
Willow woodpecker or kingfisher at Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve
£60 per person This workshop is available as a small group workshop maximum 3 -4 atendees at Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve, Hill Head, Fareham Please contact me to discuss potential dates during the week
Join me at this lovely venue overlooking the Solent along Hill Head beach
Where we will be creating one of our most recognizable wild birds.
Your bird will be created with metal legs on a wooden block.
I will provide light refreshments tools and materials.
You can bring your own lunch or if you prefer reserve a space in the lovely cafe downstairs
Please note that access is the workshop venue is via stairs. Parking is a short walk away which you will need to pay for.
Please note if the high winds are predicted the workshop will be reschedueled
For more details about the Titchfield Haven https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/titchfield
Create a willow bird feeder workshop£35
Tudor House Museum and Gardens , Southampton
Sunday 12 Jun . 10:30am 3:00pm 
Enjoy this relaxing and traditional art overlooking the Tudor House Garden, while you are guided through the process of working with willow to make two different woven bird feeders; a willow cone and a willow spiral.
Venue: Tudor House Museum and Gardens, Bugle Street Southampton (Old Quarter)
https://tudorhouseandgarden.com/events/
Create a willow bee sculpture
£65 (10 am-4 pm workshop) Date Saturday 21st May, 30th June and 9th July
A great statement piece and unusual sculpture, you can create a honey bee or bumblebee or any bee of your choice.
Venues: Burley Village Hall, at Burley Village Hall. Burley, Ringwood, New Forest. Saturday 21st May 10am – 4pm
and Butser Ancient Farm near Petersfield for details of the venue Saturday 9th July 10am – 4pm
To book a place at Burley and Butser Ancient Farm please visit my shop
For the workshop at the Anvil in Basingstoke on the 30th June visit https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/whats-on/event/small-honeybee-willow-workshop
Willow dragonfly’s and Butterfly’s workshop
£35 Saturday 11th June- 9.30 am -1 pm Hedge End nr Southampton
A great introduction to willow weaving enjoy creating your very own willow dragonfly and butterfly.
Venue: the D@rt Centre, Wildern School, Hege End near Southampton to book a place https://www.thedart.co.uk/our-workshops/sculptural-workshops/willow-workshops/
Create a willow hare workshop
£80, Butser Hill Ancient Farm, Saturday 25th June 10am – 4pm
Students hares
Create a sitting hare, an animal steeped in mystery and storytelling, and a lovely addition to your home or garden. You can create your hare with its ears down and looking upwards to the heavens or ears up facing forward.
You will learn a variety of techniques including a variety of basketry techniques and freeform weaving to create your sculpture.
Venue Butser Ancient Farm Chalton near Petersfield for details of the venue
To book a place visit my shop
Willow birdhouse workshop
£65 Tuesday 19th July, 10am – 4.30pm,
Venue The Anvil Basingstoke ( places must be booked via https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/whats-on/event/willow-birdhouse-workshop
Create a teardrop-shaped willow birdhouse, with a round or square
entrance hole, a great introduction to basketry techniques
All tools and materials are included in the workshop, basic refreshments
are included please bring your own lunch
https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/whats-on/event/willow-birdhouse-workshop
BEFORE BOOKING PLEASE READ
The workshops on this page are suitable for all levels of experience and are available to adults. You will need to have good hand strength and dexterity if this is a problem for you please contact me before booking a place to discuss.
To book a place in my workshops you can pay via my online shop or in the link in the index above, if you prefer to pay by a bank transfer etc please contact me
If the places are full then I often keep a waiting list and if there is enough interest I will organize another date. If you would like to keep updated simply email me and I will add your details to my mailing list.
I am happy to arrange private workshops for small groups during the week, if you are interested in finding out more check out my bespoke workshops page.
Frequently asked questions
Workshop booking information
Workshop cancelation page
Workshops that I have already provided this year
- Birdfeeders at the D@rt Centre Hedge End
- Create a willow obelisk /plant climbing frame and a dragonfly/ butterfly for your garden Shawford Winchester
- Create a living willow harlequin tree Aldermoor Community Farm
- Duck, duck goose -willow workshop Chandlers Ford Eastleigh
- Willow Hares at Wickham Community Centre
- Willow woodpecker/kingfisher workshop Tudor House Museum and Gardens Southampton and Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve
- Willow hares at Wickham
I will be adding more workshops and dates for the autumn which will include
Full day workshops
- Foraging workshop – focus on creating bramble baskets
- Willow garden obelisks special treat day
- Willow pheasant special treat day
- Rush basketry activities
- Flying /sitting owl ( Halloween )
- Penguin
- Deer/stag head
Half day activities –
- Foraging workshop with soft leaves to create cordage ( cord created traditionally)
- Bird feeders,
- Create a Halloween lantern
- Decorated willow wreaths
- Christmas decorations
- Small creatures