Timetable of the day

09:30     A warm welcome to @:Toolerstone with refreshments

10:00     Introduction to willow weaving & techniques used

10:30     Time to start your sculptures

11:00     Coffee will be served

11:15     Continue with the workshop and work at your own pace

13:00     Delicious homemade, lunch in the refectory

14:00     Putting the finishing touches to your work.

15.15     Tea and cake

16:30    Workshop ends but, you can take your festive sculptures home!

What is included?

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

What do I need to bring?

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

Rachel is a professionally qualified teacher, willow basket, stained glass & natural cosmetics maker. She specialises in producing practical items from plants & willows foraged, coppiced, or grown for their specific properties. A lover of all things natural she also works as a woodland ranger in Sheffield. Rachel regularly exhibits/demonstrates at large events nationally & teaches for a number of organisations including the RHS & Musgrove Willows.