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Food & crafts => Crafts => Topic started by: Rare Breeds at Palacerigg on May 20, 2013, 01:37:16 pm

Title: Willow sculpture course at Palacerigg
Post by: Rare Breeds at Palacerigg on May 20, 2013, 01:37:16 pm
We are offering a day long course in 3D willow structures using traditional willow weaving skills. You'll learn the basic skills to make shapes, joints and will include living as well as non-living willow forms. Once you've learnt the basic techniques and shapes, the only limit is your imagination! Cost £40/£30. Please book in advance on  01236 720047. Date- Saturday 22nd June, 930 am - 430 pm. The event is part of a Scotland wide series of activities to celebrate the 40th anniversay of the Scottish Basketmakers Circle. :idea:
Title: Re: Willow sculpture course at Palacerigg
Post by: HappyHippy on May 20, 2013, 03:20:43 pm
Oooh  :excited: I'm going to try and make it  :fc:
Will double check the diary and give you a phone  :thumbsup:
Karen x
Title: Re: Willow sculpture course at Palacerigg
Post by: HesterF on May 20, 2013, 11:21:35 pm
Just wish it wasn't the opposite end of the country to me! I tried some willow 'sculptures' (a tunnel and a bower) for our chickens. They look OK except the willow I used is not sprouting (it was our own off cuts from pollarding willows) so now I've got to start all over - could do with learning how to do it properly!

H