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Willow or 'wicker' baskets are made from the shoots of the willow tree. Learn how to prepare 'withies' for weaving & complete a traditional basket using a variety of basketry weaves.

Traditionally made from green willow for fruit pickers and farm workers. These rustic baskets are constructed using hoops, ribs and willow weavers.

Weave with willow & recycled materials in an imaginative style.

Using colorful stems and materials gathered from winter hedgerows and gardens, weave beautiful baskets.

Using dogwood, willow and freshly gathered holly, larch sprays and other natural materials. Make decorative wreaths, balls, and stars.

Various children's workshops include, hearts, fish, simple baskets, lanterns and other willow shapes.

Learn how to weave and design plant structures and wigwams to support climbing flowers and

vegetables. Projects include small hurdles, climbing frames and garden edgings.

Construct and design living willow structures using basketry skills. "Green" willow can be shaped and woven to create domes,

tunnels, arbours and arches. Living willow structures root in the ground and will add an interesting feature to any garden.

Learn to make realistic animal sculptures and imaginative creatures using basic basketry techniques. Using a simple framework animals can be woven with rods of willow.