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Seasonal Willow Wreath Making

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall The Square, Yardley Hastings Northampton, England, NN7 1EU United Kingdom (map)

Ever wanted to learn how to make your own Christmas wreath in the traditional way?  Come and make one for your own door. 

Jane will demonstrate how to make a Christmas door wreath using willow to create the structure.  Then, step by step, you’ll add different materials to create depth and visual points of interest. We will be using a mixture of willow and natural foliage.

Each person will have their own work-station so social distancing can be maintained.

The heating will be on but do wear an extra layer to allow for a drop in temperature at this time of year – Christmas jumpers permitted! No experience necessary - great fun. Beautiful results!

What to bring

  • Apron

  • Gloves

  • Suitable footwear

  • Any of your own ribbons or materials that you would like to include in  decorating your wreath

What is included

  • All natural materials – willow and seasonal hedgerow foliage

  • Mulled wine (including non-alcoholic) and mince pies, plus tea/coffee along the way!

Cost

£35 per person. No experience necessary. Spaces limited to 12

Suitable for beginners, 18yrs+

How to book

To secure your place(s), please either book online below or email bookings@yardleyarts.org

About the tutor

Jane creating with willow

Jane’s work is inspired by natural materials and making and photographing the results. After studying Fine Art at Northampton University, Jane worked as a contemporary freelance arts worker delivering contemporary art exhibitions. Since the mid 2000s she has worked on various community arts projects, including the Yardley Hastings Lantern Parade. Jane is a founder of Yardley Arts and has recently exhibited at the South Northants Arts Trail with her willow creations.

I really enjoyed the day, [creating] something I hadn’t done before. Jane was really good, demonstrated each process and went around helping us all. When I arrived, Jane was very nice and explained a few things about what to expect from the day. Jane was very well organised with everything in place for each person
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