The willow Sarah uses is from the Somerset Levels and is a renewable and sustainable crop. It is the ultimate green product absorbing carbon from the atmosphere as it grows.

The sculptures are made entirely of willow.  Sarah’s workshops are run at a steady pace and are suitable for beginners. You will be expertly guided through every step to create a wonderful sculpture of your own.

In our workshop, you will be taken step by step by Sarah to make beautiful bees to take home.

About the Tutor

‘Willow has a fluidity that can’t be matched; it can twist and bend and turn to be reworked into whatever shape I desire; I am literally drawing with sticks.”

Sarah Gallagher-Hayes is a local willow sculptor. She has been creating sculptures for over 20 years and has been commissioned to make sculptures for Kew Gardens, Chelsea flower show and RHS Wisley gardens to name a few.

Timetable of the day

09:30    A warm welcome to @:Toolerstone with refreshments
10:00    Workshop starts
13:00.   Delicious homemade, lunch in the refectory
16:30.  Workshop ends but, you can take your buzzing bees home!

What is included?

• All materials & tools
• Aprons are provided for the day if required
• All refreshments & a delicious home-made lunch
• Free onsite car parking
• The most important bit,  your very own willow sculpture to take home

What do I need to bring?

Thin gardening gloves would be of benefit as the willow can be tough on your hands.

Experience level

We welcome all levels of experience from beginners to the enthusiastic professional!