WILLOWPOOL DESIGNS

WORKING WITH SCHOOLS

We work extensively with schools creating Living Willow Structures in gardens and environmental areas. We also make willow sculptures for display in school halls and classrooms or to brighten up outdoor areas.

We have been working with schools for over 20 years starting when Steve’s son Will was in primary school. Will is now 30 years old!

We have worked in all types of school settings from Nursery to University and can produce workshops and willow weaving activities for all age groups. We like to work with small groups of children to ensure that a good experience is had by all. Of course we can work with a number of groups over the school day. Typical projects are weaving life-sized willow animals for display in a wildlife garden and weaving giant suns and birds for hanging in assembly halls.

We have work extensively with SURESTART throughout the UK and have wide experience of working with Special Needs groups.

We both have the necessary public liability and CRB cover to enable schools to work with us knowing that pupils will enjoy a safe and fun willow weaving activity.

We work throughout the UK and have bases in Kendal and Hemel Hempstead.

Our recent projects have included:

Willow weaving day at the National Trust Footprint building

Citizenship Day willow weaving at Byedales School, Marske, Middlesborough

Willow weaving with Year 3 at Crosscrake School, nr Kendal

Willow Den building at St Thomas Primary School, Birmingham

BBC Breathing Spaces celebration days in Carlisle, Blackpool and London

1 Week Arts residency at Mobray School, Bedale, North Yorkshire

If you would like to book us for your school please email us at livingwillow@hotmail.com or phone Simone 07773161761