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Willow Weaving Workshop - Nests and Bird Feeders

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

In this workshop with Jane Roberts, you will learn to weave nests and a bird feeder using sustainable willow.

Jane will demonstrate with step-by-step instructions and you will learn different wrapping and weaving techniques using a mixture of willow and foliage foraged from hedgerows.

The nests will make beautiful Easter decorations (filled with chocolate eggs of course!). The bird feeders can be hung in your garden which you can add to or repair at a later date. Ideal sustainable handmade gifts for Easter.

Each person will have their own work-station and by the end of the workshop you will have learnt new skills and have some beautiful results!

What to bring

  • An apron

  • Gloves

  • If available in your garden, any hedgerow materials such as lime suckers, long lengths of honeysuckle, hazel

  • A packed lunch (we will break for half an hour)

What is included

  • Willow, twine, foliage, secateurs (right handed)

  • Tea, coffee and biscuits

Cost

£55 per person

Suitable for beginners and those with some experience, age 18

Spaces limited to 10

Dates and times

Friday 31 March

10am - 3pm

How to book

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

About the tutor

Jane Roberts is an artist and maker with 20 years experience of delivering community based arts projects, in and around Northamptonshire. Her work is inspired by natural materials. After studying Fine Art at Northampton University Jane worked as a contemporary freelance arts worker delivering contemporary art exhibitions in non-traditional spaces. Since the mid 2000’s 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.

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