Tue, 22 Oct
|Lewes
Willow Plant Support
Tall and sturdy plant supports are great for getting some instant height in the garden. Excellent for garden climbers and they can also provide a base for example, for Christmas garden decorations - woven with fairy lights and holly.
Time & Dates
22 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Lewes, Lewes, UK
Overview
About this course
This one-day course is for beginners and gardeners! Learn to make your own, distinctive plant supports - a skill you can use whenever you need another one or want to give a gardening friend a gorgeous and useful gift.
- Selecting the right uprights and weavers
- Learning the basic pairing weave
- Spiralling technique
- Controling and shaping your structure
- Finishing flourishes that make your support your own
Timetable
Each day starts at 10.00 with a short coffee break at 11.45. A vegan lunch box will arrive at 1.0pm. Then works starts again a 1.30 until tea and cake at 3. Then its back to work until 4! Get Weaving!
What is included in my ticket?
Course fees include:
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Use of all tools & materials
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Entry to the Basketry Festival (26th Oct)
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A chance to exhibit at the Festival's Student Showcase (26th Oct)
Where can I stay?
If you need somewhere to stay in Lewes and cannot find anywhere, we maybe able to help you with rooms with locals. Just contact us using the form at the bottom of this page.
What if I have to cancel?
If you cancel your course having paid for it, we will try to fill your place from our waiting list. If we fill your place, then you will get a 90% refund of your fee. If we cannot fill your place then you will get no refund. If we need to cancel the course for any reason, you’ll receive a full refund.