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February 2021
Lockdown Friend ( Paper Mache Figure)
Online live Zoom workshop to create a small figure to keep you company in Lockdown. This workshop comprises of four 1 hour workshops where you will learn the basics to make a little character of your own. You will learn the techniques that I have developed over the past few years, using materials you have at home or can get from your local hardware store. Colour supplements, masking tape and wall paper paste. In the week in between each class…
Find out more »Paper Mache Head Sculpture Workshop
Learn how to make your own Paper Mache head live on line with me. One hour once a week for 12 weeks, you will learn techniques to make a character of your own, head shape characters features, eyes hair and clothes. I will tell you what materials you will need each week and show you the techniques you will need to complete in the week. There is online support if you need help between classes it's a fun workshop to…
Find out more »March 2021
Willow Harlequin Tree Workshop
Weave your very own living Willow Harlequin Tree to take away and nurture at home! Our woodland art space is nestled within the woodland beyond the lake on the Birtley Estate in Bramley, a beautiful Surrey Hills location, so picturesque with its lakes and gardens and woodland walks and not surprisingly it is classified as an "AONB" an area of outstanding natural beauty! You will have the opportunity to choose your design (using 2 or more withies in your weave)…
Find out more »Willow Harlequin Tree Workshop
Weave your very own living Willow Harlequin Tree to take away and nurture at home! You will have the opportunity to choose your design (using 2 or more withies in your weave) and the height you require (up to 6ft). Lorraine, your tutor will talk to you about the different varieties of Willow and how to care for your tree. Cost £45.00 per person. What's included > Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate and biscuits > All materials Suitability The workshop is…
Find out more »Botanical Dreams
We are excited to bring you further, mindful and creative botanical workshops with a twist! Combining natural materials with carefully selected plants to produce beautiful art pieces for you to enjoy or gift to others! Working together, Lorraine and Renée (aka The Girl Who Gardens) bring you the following workshop: Botanical Dreams Join us in combining two activities into one! Firstly, you will make a wreath base from a selection of Willow coppiced locally. Using garden twine you will learn…
Find out more »Plant Support Workshop
Join us at Flittons Nursery for a half-day or full-day, outdoor craft workshop and make a selection of plant supports including a Willow Obelisk and/or a garden Willow or Hazel Trellis you can be proud of! The Workshop Our full-day workshop will provide you with sufficient time to make a mini-Obelisk as well as a large Obelisk plus either a large decorative Trellis, Cylindrical Plant Support or Cloche! If you choose a half-day workshop you will be able to choose…
Find out more »Plant Support Workshop
Join us at Flittons Nursery for a half-day or full-day, outdoor craft workshop and make a selection of plant supports including a Willow Obelisk and/or a garden Willow or Hazel Trellis you can be proud of! The Workshop Our full-day workshop will provide you with sufficient time to make a mini-Obelisk as well as a large Obelisk plus either a large decorative Trellis, Cylindrical Plant Support or Cloche! If you choose a half-day workshop you will be able to choose…
Find out more »Plant Support Workshop
Join Lorraine for a half-day or full-day, outdoor craft workshop and make a selection of plant supports you can be proud of! The workshop is set within the picturesque location of Birtley Woodland Art Space. We will use Willow or Hazel to create our plant supports, a large majority of these materials are coppiced and harvested locally. The Workshop Our full-day workshop will provide you with sufficient time to make a mini-Obelisk as well as a large Obelisk plus either…
Find out more »Birtley Woodland Workshop
Ruth and Lorraine are excited to welcome you to spend time tapping into your inner creativity and learning new skills in our mindful, relaxing and welcoming workshop at the Birtley Woodland Art Space! We are delighted to invite you to join us for a full day or half-day, the choice is yours! We include a selection of seasonal activities for you to choose from on the day suitable for adults, teenagers and supervised children. We offer you the opportunity to…
Find out more »Willow Harlequin Tree Workshop
Weave your very own living Willow Harlequin Tree to take away and nurture at home! You will have the opportunity to choose your design (using 2 or more withies in your weave) and the height you require (up to 6ft). Lorraine, your tutor will talk to you about the different varieties of Willow and how to care for your tree. Time What's included > Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate and biscuits > All materials Suitability The workshop is suitable for adults…
Find out more »April 2021
Willow Harlequin Tree Workshop
Weave your very own living Willow Harlequin Tree to take away and nurture at home! You will have the opportunity to choose your design (using 2 or more withies in your weave) and the height you require (up to 6ft). Lorraine, your tutor will talk to you about the different varieties of Willow and how to care for your tree. What's included > Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate and biscuits > All materials Suitability The workshop is suitable for adults and…
Find out more »Easter Willow Workshop
Join Lorraine and Debbie for an afternoon in our outdoor Easter Willow Craft Workshop and make a selection of crafts to take away! There is something about working with Willow that is relaxing and mindful, you have to focus on the task in hand, the only danger in learning the skill of weaving is you could get hooked! In this 2.5 hr workshop held on the green at the back of Flitton's Nursery, you will have the choice of making…
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