Make a Willow Owl
Sunday 7th Feb 2027, The Lookout Studio, The Base
Full Price £81 (including booking fees)
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Using a mix of traditional basketry and random weaving, sculpt your own owl from natural Somerset willow with basket maker Judith Needham.
What to expect: You can choose to make your owl swooping through the air or perched on a branch. The owls will be about 40cm tall with a wingspan of up to a metre. This is the perfect next step if you've already attended one of our willow chicken workshops, but complete beginners are welcome too.
Benefits: In this workshop you will be learning the traditional craft of willow weaving which not only creates a lasting functional or decorative item for you to take home to enjoy, it also helps promote and celebrate this ancient heritage craft. As a hands on workshop, working with this natural material is a great creative work out for your hands!
Who is your tutor: Judith Needham is a basket maker and willow weaver based in Farnham, Surrey - England's Craft Town. Judith specialises in woven willow playhouses but also makes baskets and teach basket making and willow sculpture. Judith enjoys passing on her skills through teaching workshops to adults and children at various venues across Surrey and Hampshire.
Duration: 10am - 4pm
What to wear/ bring: All materials will be provided, including a metal framework to weave onto). You are welcome to come with your own ideas - If you have a different animal in mind, of a similar size contact Judith first to discuss judith@judithneedham.co.uk.
Age Guide: 16+ (under-18s must be accompanied by a paying adult)
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