Willow weaving is a fantastic creative activity for children that combines fun with learning. Using flexible willow rods, children can craft a variety of items such as small baskets, wreaths, or decorative shapes. This hands-on activity encourages fine motor skills, patience, and an appreciation for natural materials.

Overall, willow weaving offers a delightful, eco-friendly craft experience that inspires creativity and hands-on learning in children.

The Irish potato skib was a common place basket found hanging outside the Irish farmhouse. Used for washing and sometimes serving the potato’s in. Nowadays they are a beautiful and decorative low walled basket often woven with vibrant colours and decorative. They make useful fruit baskets or nik nak holders and are beautiful hanging on a wall in the home.

These baskets are a delight to make and they are perfect for putting your lunch in when off to work. We will have a variety of willows to choose from and will be adorning our finished product with a leather handle. A really lovely workshop for those who have woven before and those who haven’t.

What a great way to get into that Christmas spirit and make some beautiful decorations to adorn your home. We will make stars, swedish stars, camels, twisters, flowers whatever takes your fancy. Depending on your speed you should go home with 3-4 different creative masterpieces. Great fun for small groups of friends or family. I am very happy to come to you if you have a party in mind. There may even be some mince pies!!