Willow hare workshop (all day)

What you will make

A willow hare sculpture for an eye-catching addition to your house or garden. In this one-day course, suitable for beginners, you will be making a willow hare. You will learn how to make the structure from willow hoops and then to use a scribble weave to create the form. It's a fun technique, with lots of opportunity to give your hare its own special character. You will leave with your own hare to take pride of place in your home or garden and also the skills to make further creations.

How you will make it

• Information on sourcing and preparing willow for weaving

• Flexing the willow to create the structural hoop shapes.  

• Fixing your hoops

• Using a random scribble weave to create the form

• Adding ears and legs

• Creating definition and detail

Meet your tutor: Hannah Deacon "I am based locally in Plumpton Green. I was first introduced to the wonder of willow ten years ago. It is a joy to use natural materials and traditional skills to create items that are unique, beautiful and sustainable. I make and locally sell a variety of willow products including garden obelisks, garden sculptures, decorations, baskets and bird feeders. I also run courses and enjoy teaching others. I combine willow weaving with my other ventures which include Forest School, children's’ craft clubs and managing a community tree planting project."