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.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.