Plant Supports (Obelisk or Cloche) – Afternoon Course in Tenterden | 23.03.25

Description

Course Date: Sunday 23 March 2025

Location: Cowshed Workshop, Reader’s Bridge Lane, St. Michael’s, Tenterden, TN30 6TH

These courses are for absolute beginners and improvers. They are held in a tranquil setting with nature all around us to fully reconnect and rewind. Afternoon courses start at 14:00 and finish around 17:00.

Get immersed in nature around you while weaving an obelisk or cloche and learning age-old basketry techniques. Go for a tailored course and experience it with friends. Great for body and soul!

What can I Expect?

• • A relaxed time, immersing yourself in being creative with natural materials in a tranquil setting;
  • An obelisk and cloche, or two obelisks or two cloches made out of different varieties of locally, sustainably grown basketry willow;
  • The step-by-step, easy to follow guidance from start to finish;
  • You will learn ancient basketry techniques and explore other projects with the same use of techniques;
  • Find out about cultivation and preparation of willow and hedgerow materials;
  • Learn how to use tools provided and what to use if you don’t have those tools at home;
  • Your lovely plant support is made from 100% sustainable materials, the ethical, eco-friendly way; and
  • All willow, use of tools (if you don’t like using your own), teas, coffees and fruit are included.

   

It’s a great day to spend with family or friends, but also really refreshing to do amongst like-minded people you’ve not met before. It also opens your eyes to the variety of ways in which to apply your new skills.

I try to organise the workshops in rural locations; on farms for instance, as then we have the full benefit of nature around us to fully reconnect and rewind.

There is a maximum of six and a minimum of four participants per discipline.

Is this for me?

Over the years, people with disabilities, or who were thought to be lesser abled were still able to take part. Not quite sure about your abilities, then just get in touch and I will assess to see whether it’s for you.

Please contact me for a more tailored experience.

Please note: A minimum of four delegates is required to run this course.  Should bookings not reach the minimum number this course may be rescheduled. Please book your course two weeks before the course date to allow for the preparation to take place.