Willow Weaving workshops

Weaving with willow - with Jane Kelly


For thousands of years, willow has been harvested as a sustainable, versatile and beautiful natural resource.
With the aim of sharing the relaxing and creative nature of willow weaving, Jane holds workshops for beginners and frequent ‘returners’ to make a variety of practical and decorative items for the home and garden.

Please note: Finger strength and dexterity are required for any of the willow weaving workshops

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A smiling woman with gray hair, wearing a black jacket and blue jeans, holding a large willow basket with handles, standing in front of a pink backdrop.

Bird Feeder / Kitchen Keeper Workshop

In this workshop you will learn some of the basic skills and terms used in basketry, to create a narrow hanging basket which can hang in the garden filled with fat balls to feed the birds, or in the kitchen to hold shallots, garlic bulbs, sprigs of dried flowers, or even fairy lights!

No need for prior experience, but some degree of hand and finger strength and dexterity is required for any willow weaving.

All tools and materials provided.

£45pp. Only 8 people per class. Age 18+

Apple tree with ripe apples and three empty woven baskets in a garden.
Two willow lanterns hanging outdoors, each containing large spherical white candles, hanging from a wooden beam against a backdrop of green ivy and foliage.
A person weaving a basket using thin wooden sticks, sitting on a chair with a storage container in the background.

Beginners Basket Workshop

Learn to weave a base, the siding and a simple border to create a small basket to hold eggs, pegs or a plant (not for the shopping!) No previous experience needed, but a good degree of finger dexterity and hand strength is required for all day weaving!

Experience the timeless art of willow basket weaving, where ancient techniques unite with modern craftsmanship. Create beautiful, sustainable baskets that reflect resilience and tradition. Enhance your skills and connect with fellow creatives. Join us at Brick Kiln Pottery to weave your own masterpiece.

£75pp. Only 5 people per class. Age 18+

Christmas Decorations Workshop - Reindeers

Willow weaving reindeers blend traditional craft with seasonal charm. Artisans skillfully shape flexible willow rods into elegant reindeer forms, featuring delicate antlers and sturdy frames. This age-old technique results in durable, lightweight decorations that introduce natural texture and subtle sophistication to festive interiors. Perfect for those seeking a refined, handmade piece, willow woven reindeers embody both artistry and heritage, as timeless winter décor.

£50pp. Only 6 people per class. Age 18+

Christmas Decorations Workshop - Stars

Join us for a delightfully relaxed willow weaving class where you will create stunning and elegant Christmas decorations. Over the course of three and a half enjoyable hours, you will craft festive stars, either one large or a couple of smaller ones, with the expert guidance of our skilled instructors. No prior experience is necessary. There will be the option to use a looser weave to be able to add fairy lights or greenery to your stars.

£50pp. Only 6 people per class. Age 18+

Two woven reindeer decorations made from sticks and willow with holly leaves and red berries at the bottom.

Christmas Decorations Workshop

sat 22nd Nov 2025 10:00 - 13:30 (Stars)

Thur 27th Nov 2025 18:00 - 21:30 (Reindeers)

£50 per person, all materials provided

Woven star-shaped decoration with string lights hanging on a wooden door.

Beginners Basket Workshop

New dates

coming soon

£75 per person, all materials provided