Full Day Highland Cow Sculpture Workshop with willow artist Toni Cross 

Saturday 2nd May10am-4pm

Oak Lodge

High Lodge Visitor Centre

Thetford Forest 

Brandon IP27 0AF

In this workshop we will build a large Highland Cow sculpture which can live indoors or outside.

We start by making a willow framework, then weave in more willow to fill in the sculpture. Pieces usually measure about 70-80cm. As there is a lot to complete in one day, some hoops and other structural sections will be prepared for you.

Our quirky Highland Cow is woven with brown willow which lasts well outside and a mixture of brown and dried white willow for the framework. They can also 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

Tea/coffee and cake will be served during the workshop. There is a coffee shop on site if you would like to purchase lunch, we also have a fridge to store food if you would like to bring a picnic lunch.

There is a charge for parking at High Lodge and we will provide a QR code to reduce this to £5. If you are being dropped off and collected there are slightly different arrangements, please let us know and we will organise this.

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.