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Welcome to the 'Workshops' section, here you will be able to look at up coming courses, select and book your place in a few easy steps.
All courses are run at the Shed 2 Studios where Rachel creates her willow sculptures. Shed 2 Studios boasts a collection of highly skilled Designer Makers from within the Creative Industries. You will be able to experience the creative atmosphere when you come along to try your hand at creating your own work to take home. Nestled down a small alley, the studio is housed within an old style factory building with original curved windows running down its length and open plan workspaces. 
Customer Comment Box "Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the willow sphere making course yesterday. You were so friendly and helpful, generous with both your time and the way you looked after us.I'm so pleased with my sphere - it will look beautiful in my garden for many years to come." - Sue Deakin "Thank you so much for such a wonderful day. I felt really inspired when I left." - Best wishes Hilary "Thank you very much for the day we had on Monday. Both Jane and I enjoyed learning about willow weaving. We carried on into the evening and added to the sphere, it's definitely something you could just keep going over and over. Thanks Rachel we did enjoy ourselves !!!" - Best Wishes Alison
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Upcoming Workshops:
Upcoming workshops Dates
April 16th 2012 Willow Obelisks Location - Stillingfleet Lodge Nurseries, Yorkshire www.stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk April 23rd 2012 Willow Obelisks Location - Stillingfleet Lodge Nurseries, Yorkshire www.stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk Workshops
Willow Hanging Spheres
Using a pre made spherical frame of mesh, you will learn how to weave your freshly soaked willow to the surface of the sphere creating swirl patterns. Once woven a special hanging hook and length of chain completes the sphere which can be hung from any style of hanging basket bracket. Time needed 2-3 hours Cost £35 Equipment required Apron Skill level Medium Willow Obelisks On this workshop you will be able to create a pair of willow obelisks of your own design using freshly soaked willow withies. These make a stunning addition to your garden for plant support or for climbing plants. Time needed approx 2-3 hours Cost £30 per person Equipment required apron Skill level basic Willow Sphere Sculpture  This workshop you will be able to create your very own woven willow sphere that can be placed in your garden. You will learn how to create a 3d object by creating a series of interlocking circles to form the structure. Onto your structure you will be weaving freshly soaked willow withies in a design of your choosing. When your sphere is complete you will also be provided with a metal rod, which will hold the sphere and allow it to be placed within your flowerbed. Time needed approx 5-6 hours Cost £50 per person Equipment required apron Skill level medium |
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