Willow weaving plants workshop
Create your own saltmarsh plant using willow
Get creative weaving with wonderful willow with artist Jane Fletcher!
Date: Saturday 4th July
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
Cost: £10 suggested donation to support our work, booking is essential
Spend a couple of hours making a flat-weave style wildflower inspired by our natural surroundings. Using different willows and natural materials create an individual and unique woven willow craft piece for your garden or home.
Bending and weaving willows around a central form is a basic basketry technique and a lovely way to explore the use of willow for craft.
A relaxing and creative experience for all levels. All materials will be provided,
Please note - we will be working outside on the nature reserve, so dress accordingly, sturdy shoes are recommended.
Where to meet: In the main WWT car park at Steart Marshes, Stert Drove, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2PU.
About the artist:
Artist Jane Fletcher of 'Really Useful Plants' has been weaving and sculpting with willow and working with natural materials for over 20 years. Her crafting began as an interest in traditional rural skills and has driven her passion of sharing the enjoyment of the natural world, plants and heritage crafts in therapeutic, wellbeing, and educational community engagement.
Please contact info.steart@wwt.org.uk with any questions.
These workshops form part of the Steart: Connecting Coastal Communities Project, made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are creating opportunities in the heart of the local community designed to deepen engagement with saltmarsh and wetlands.
