In-person course
in Todmorden Maker & location details

Willow Poppy Seed Head Sculpture workshop with Joe Gregory

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Students at RHS Bridgewater

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Description

These fantastic poppyseed heads create height and form into a garden border, they also look really good as a sculptural piece against a wall… Over the course of the day you will learn how to make a willow sphere which are useful in many sculpture pieces! These poppyseed heads are not too difficult to make and once you have made one you will have the techniques and skills to be able to create more. You’ll have time to make one large one or a couple of smaller ones if you prefer. Suitable for beginners and those with some weaving experience, a lovely way to spend a day. Come alone and meet other crafty folk or come with a friend or two for a special day together. The willows tea and coffee house will also be open during the course selling the finest rainforest alliance coffee and teas, award-winning cakes and simple savouries on the ground floor of my Creative with Nature building.

What's included in the price?

Tool use, materials

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Creative with Nature Ltd

with Craft Courses since 2018

Message the tutor

Hi my name is Joe Gregory, I'm a willow basket maker and sculptor based in West Yorkshire. I started weaving as a hobby in 2004 and by 2008, I realised I could make a living doing a craft that I loved. Starting from my kitchen table to now owning a 5 storey Georgian building in the centre of Todmorden; weaving with Willow has provided me with the most rewarding career whilst enabling me to keep my family safe and healthy. I teach sculpture and basket making for everyone from beginners to more advanced weavers. I have also been lucky enough to teach internationally, as well as up and down the country. I've worked on some amazing projects over the years and feel very lucky to have found this beautiful craft. I am comfortable teaching children; beginners and more advanced weavers. Each class rewards me in different ways. I have been fortunate to teach those with different needs; from sight problems, to people returning from a stroke, to those with their own special needs. I am always happy to craft my class to suit everyone I teach.