workshop

During this course you will learn how to plant and maintain a Living Willow Structure.

This course is suitable for beginners (children over eight welcome). All tools and materials will be provided. Work with Richard, an expert from Windrush Willow  to develop your knowledge of working with willow.

This course will run outdoors whatever the weather!

Good mobility is needed for this course.

Hot drinks and some refreshments will be available during this course.

Free places are available for regular East Devon District Council Countryside volunteers,...

Learn to lay a hedge in the Devon style

At the start of the autumn learn the skills required to lay a hedge in the traditional Devon style.

A full day practical course with the Countryside Ranger.

The price includes full instruction, a soup lunch and tea and coffee refreshments.

A moderate level of fitness is required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/november-2016/hedgelaying-day-course-booking-required/

On Saturday 30th July campaigning organisation 38 Degrees and the charity Campaign for National Parks are celebrating our nation’s most beautiful landscapes. They're hosting free organised walks and natural art workshops at every national park in England, Scotland and Wales.

80 years ago a group of people came together to launch a campaign get these magnificent places protected. These events across the country celebrate this incredible achievement, and the things that can be done when people work together. The theme for the events is 'inspired by nature', and brings together...

Wednesday 20th July, 14.00-16.00 in the Chapter House Please join us for ‘Fun with Foliage’. This is not a workshop (so no advance booking) but we make a small charge on the day of £3.00 to cover our expenses. Tea and home-made cake will be provided and you will be made very welcome.

Create a unique willow bowl with an expert from Windrush Willow

A one day workshop.

A more advanced course that is not suitable for beginners; two good strong hands required.

Cost includes all materials and instruction.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2016/willow-rope-weave-basket-making/

An introduction to willow weaving

An introduction to willow weaving with an expert from Windrush Willow.

Make fun pieces to take home for your garden.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2016/willow-weaving-fun-items-for-the-garden/

Learn the art of willow weaving with an experienced tutor

Create your own natural willow structures to add the finishing touches to your garden with an expert from Windrush Willow.

A one day workshop for beginners.

No experience necessary, but two good strong hands required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2016/willow-weaving-edging-hurdles/

As part of our schedule of special summer craft workshops, this class will give you a chance to come in a play with felt & one of our favourite pieces of equipment: our Sizzix Big Shot.

Come and have a go with our great selection of dies (tools for cutting shapes out of felt easily) – we’ve got everything from owls to ice cream to hearts & stars. What happens next is then up to you! We’ll have all sorts of ideas and inspiration to throw at you, and all the craft equipment you need to make it happen. You could potentially make a beautiful mobile, a heart garland, a hand...