Sculpt your own Robin for the garden on this four hour workshop

Brandon studio

Saturday 3rd May

10am-2pm

This willow Robin is made from three different coloured willows, with some added wire. He sits on feet drilled into a log ready for display.

Robins stand around 40cm tall, so are a little quicker to weave than our larger animal sculptures. We use a mixture of brown and red willows to get the distinctive red breast.

We work in small friendly groups, making a selection of small items in each three hour session with a break for coffee/tea and cake.

We work with willow which has been grown in Somerset and specially dried. In order to be suitable for weaving it is then soaked to make it pliable, or sometimes with fresh unsoaked willow in very early spring. Most of the willow we use for early workshops will be fresh.

 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