Willow Weaving: Little Reindeer Sculpture (November Day School)

30/11/2025

Duration : 1 day

| Arts & Craft

Create your own little reindeer sculpture for the home or garden, just in time for the festive season!

Brief Description:

Create your own little reindeer sculpture for the home or garden, just in time for Christmas! You'll learn how to create the framework using strong willow rods and then weave in the detail with finer rods using a blend of colours. 
This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those with some weaving experience.

Enjoy expert tuition in a relaxed and fun environment.

Previous Experience and Knowledge needed?

None

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn some basic willow weaving techniques including how to build a framework for sculptures.
  • Learn how to grow and prepare willow for weaving
  • Make one reindeer sculpture.

Extra costs of the course?

None - all materials are included in the cost.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A notepad and pen. Feel welcome to bring a snack if desired.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Willow making workshops; Hare Sculpture, Runner Duck, Frame Basketry, Obelisks.

The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

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Willow Weaving: Little Reindeer Sculpture (November Day School)

Course details

Location

Coleridge Community College, Radegund Road, Cambridge CB1 3RJ

Time

10:00am - 4:00pm

Fees

£132

Booking notes

To book onto this course, please either call the office on 01223 712340 or email office@adultlearning.education

Tutor

Karen Bek

Karen is a basketmaker and willow weaver from Norfolk. Her work uses natural materials and focuses on the therapeutic nature of the craft.

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