Full Day Hare Willow Sculpture Workshop

Saturday 25th July

Church Rd, Friston, Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1PU

Create your own handmade Hare sculpture with willow artist Toni Cross. In this workshop we will build a large Hare sculpture which can live indoors or outside.

Friston Village Hall is a lovely space close to the Suffolk coast and A12 and has lots of room to build our hares.

We start by making a willow framework, then weave in more willow to fill in the sculpture. Pieces usually measure around 1 meter tall. You will have the option to build a sitting or boxing hare. Sitting hares are easier to build and recommended for beginners.

As the sculpture is quite complex to make in a day some parts will be ready made for you, including hoops for making your framework and  bundles for legs, leaving you the exciting parts which really personalise your hare.

Hares are woven with  brown willow which lasts well outside.  Boxing hares have bamboo canes extending from the bottom of the hind legs. These can be trimmed and then pushed into the ground at home to hold your hare. Sculptures  can be varnished or painted with linseed oil to preserve them. 

 There is no age limit but children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent.

Willow is a lovely medium to work with and most people find weaving relaxing and therapeutic. However, it can be quite hard on the fingers. We can find ways to alleviate this for most people, but if you have arthritis or other mobility issues you might want to discuss this with Toni first to see what help we can offer.

Tools will be provided, but if you have them please bring:

Sharp secateurs or garden scissors (many people prefer using ones they are used to)

A pruning knife if you have one

Workshops include tea/coffee and cake. Please bring a sandwich for lunchtime. 

Giving as a gift? You can purchase a gift voucher valid any workshop here or if you would like to book this workshop as a gift just enter the personalisation for your voucher in the box at check out. We will book your recipient in, and send you a personalised email voucher.