Join us in our wonderful working wood for some relaxing green therapy and to make a functional, plant support from willow grown very nearby.
The day
We make lots of circular obelisk plant supports from willow each year. They are great for growing sweet peas or any other climbing plant. In the day, you will create something lovely to take away and use in your own garden. We'll also spend a little time talking about willow - choosing, sorting and selecting - just in case you decide to do more in the future.
Guy will demonstrate the process step by step through the day using some simple basket making techniques and help each participant to create something wonderful to take home.
We usually find that people enjoy being in the wood, away from everyday things, almost as much as the process of making itself.
The venue
The course will take place in our beautiful working, hazel woodland, Bottoms' Corner; most enjoy just being there all day. You are free to explore, and Guy and Jane are always very happy to talk about the wood and the coppicing they do there. They do find, however, that most guests are far too focused to spend time thinking about much else.
There's a walk of about 300m, through the wood, up a slope from the car park to the venue although we can provide a lift for anyone who needs it.
We use a variety of folding and rigid chairs, camping style hand wash and a 'tree bog' in the wood, which has received praise from previous participants for its privacy and great view. Water for your drinks is boiled over an open fire throughout the day.
What you'll need to bring
We will provide all materials and tools, a variety of teas, coffee, other soft drinks, fruit, biscuits and cakes. Please bring your own packed lunch.
Please bring secateurs and a pair of loppers if you have some (there will be spares available) and perhaps something to kneel on.
Please contact us if you are at all concerned about your physical ability to enjoy the day; we will do as much as we can to make it possible. It will require a large amount of bending and kneeling and you'll need to have some strength in your hands.
The tutor
This day will be led by Guy Lambourne of Wassledine who has made many, many obelisks over the years and runs one or two of these training days each spring.
Feedback from past participants...
"All fantastic" "Beautiful [venue]" "Thank you so much for such a wonderful day. I can't believe what you helped me to achieve. I can't wait to put the obelisk in my garden"
"Really good fun". "Never thought I'd be able to do it"
"All fantastic" "Beautiful [venue]" "Thank you so much for such a wonderful day. I can't believe what you helped me to achieve. I can't wait to put the obelisk in my garden" "Delicious lemon cake" "Wonderful place, great teaching [and] cakes"
Of the loo..."private and excellent view. The best wee I've had in a long time".
Join us in our wonderful working wood for some relaxing green therapy and to make a functional, plant support from willow grown very nearby.
The day
We make lots of circular obelisk plant supports from willow each year. They are great for growing sweet peas or any other climbing plant. In the day, you will create something lovely to take away and use in your own garden. We'll also spend a little time talking about willow - choosing, sorting and selecting - just in case you decide to do more in the future.
Guy will demonstrate the process step by step through the day using some simple basket making techniques and help each participant to create something wonderful to take home.
We usually find that people enjoy being in the wood, away from everyday things, almost as much as the process of making itself.
The venue
The course will take place in our beautiful working, hazel woodland, Bottoms' Corner; most enjoy just being there all day. You are free to explore, and Guy and Jane are always very happy to talk about the wood and the coppicing they do there. They do find, however, that most guests are far too focused to spend time thinking about much else.
There's a walk of about 300m, through the wood, up a slope from the car park to the venue although we can provide a lift for anyone who needs it.
We use a variety of folding and rigid chairs, camping style hand wash and a 'tree bog' in the wood, which has received praise from previous participants for its privacy and great view. Water for your drinks is boiled over an open fire throughout the day.
What you'll need to bring
We will provide all materials and tools, a variety of teas, coffee, other soft drinks, fruit, biscuits and cakes. Please bring your own packed lunch.
Please bring secateurs and a pair of loppers if you have some (there will be spares available) and perhaps something to kneel on.
Please contact us if you are at all concerned about your physical ability to enjoy the day; we will do as much as we can to make it possible. It will require a large amount of bending and kneeling and you'll need to have some strength in your hands.
The tutor
This day will be led by Guy Lambourne of Wassledine who has made many, many obelisks over the years and runs one or two of these training days each spring.
Feedback from past participants...
"All fantastic" "Beautiful [venue]" "Thank you so much for such a wonderful day. I can't believe what you helped me to achieve. I can't wait to put the obelisk in my garden"
"Really good fun". "Never thought I'd be able to do it"
"All fantastic" "Beautiful [venue]" "Thank you so much for such a wonderful day. I can't believe what you helped me to achieve. I can't wait to put the obelisk in my garden" "Delicious lemon cake" "Wonderful place, great teaching [and] cakes"
Of the loo..."private and excellent view. The best wee I've had in a long time".
Good to know
Highlights
- 6 hours
- To be announced
Refund Policy
Location
To be announced