Lesley Butler
Willow weaving workshops for all. Fun and creative.
Round Bird Feeder
Sunday 7 June 2026
This attractive bird feeder is suitable for holding fat balls or can be used with a hanging plant to make a lovely feature for your garden.
Suitable for beginners and improvers
All materials provided. Drinks and cake included
Priory Hall
Obelisk/ Plant support Workshop
Sunday 7 June 2026
Create a decorative plant support for you garden. Useful for growing a range of climbing plants or just beautiful as a decoration.
Approx. 5ft tall. (gardening gloves may be useful)
suitable for beginners and improvers
All materials, drinks and cake included.
Priory Hall
Asymmetric Basket
Sunday 3 May 2026
This attractive and popular basket is aimed at improvers and those with some experience.
You will learn a round base, 3 rod wale and the attractive zig zag weave using two weavers.
You will finish with an asymmetric border and attach a wood handle
All materials provided
Drinks, cake and biscuits included
Please bring a packed lunch
Priory Hall
Zarzo Basket
Sunday 22 March 2026
Learn how to make this beautiful functional basket,
suitable for beginners and improvers
all materials provided. Drinks cake and biscuits included
Please bring a packed lunch
Priory Hall
Obelisk/ Plant support Workshop
Sunday 8 March 2026
AFTERNOON CLASS NOW AVAILABLE !
Create a decorative plant support for your garden. Useful for growing a range of climbing plants, runner beans or just a beautiful decoration.
Approx. 5ft tall. Suitable for beginners and improvers
A pair of gardening gloves may be useful
All materials provided. Drinks and cake included
Priory Hall
Obelisk/ Plant support Workshop
Sunday 8 March 2026
Create a decorative plant support for your garden.
Useful for growing a range of plants or just a beautiful decoration in your garden. Aprox 5ft tall.
Suitable for beginners and improvers.
Priory Hall
Round Bird Feeder
Saturday 7 March 2026
This attractive bird feeder is suitable for holding fat balls or can be used with a hanging plant to make a lovely feature for your garden.
Suitable for beginners and improvers
All materials provided. Drinks and cake included
Priory Hall
Berry Basket Workshop
Sunday 1 March 2026
A great introduction to basketry and suitable for complete beginners. Learn how to make this colourful, traditional stake and strand basket perfect for berry collecting or storing Nic knacks
Suitable for beginners and improvers
All materials provided. Drinks, cake and biscuits included
Please bring a packed lunch
Priory Hall
Swallow/Swift Workshop (CANCELLED)
Thursday 15 January 2026
Create a graceful colorful swallow.
A Lovely decoration for a wall or tie some string through and watch it floating and bobbing in your garden
Suitable for beginners and improvers
All materials provided. Drinks, cake and biscuits included
Priory Hall
Star Decoration and Bunting
Saturday 16 November 2024
Learn how to make mini willow Christmas stars. These make attractive decorations for your tree or can be strung together to make festive star bunting
Suitable for all abilities, all materials and tools provided
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Christmas Wreath Workshop
Friday 15 November 2024
Learn how to make a willow hoop and then dress it with seasonal foliage, cones and material. An attractive festive decoration for your door.
Suitable for all abilities, all materials and tools provided
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Willow Dragonfly Workshop
Thursday 14 November 2024
In this fun workshop you will create your own cute willow dragonfly which will look great bobbing away in your garden
Suitable for all abilities, all materials and tools provided
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Willow Bed Tour
Thursday 14 November 2024
Join us for an open day at the Ironbridge Community Willow Bed and learn how willow is grown and harvested as a weaving material. Severn Gorge Countryside Trust volunteers have restored this site with funding from the Green Communities Grant and will be on hand to give you a tour and tell you all about willow varieties, living willow structures, willow binders for hedge laying, harvesting and preparation.
The nearest car park is at Coalbrookdale Community Centre ten minute walk away. Please wear suitable walking shoes, uneven terrain
FREE ENTRY.
Coalbrookdale Community Centre
Woven Wall Hanging
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Learn how to make an attractive wall hanging using a mixture of willow and plant fibers, adding color and texture to create a unique design
Suitable for all abilities, all materials and tools provided
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Christmas Tree Decoration Workshop
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Learn how to make a variety of fun willow mini stars and trees suitable for hanging on your Christmas tree.
Suitable for all abilities. All materials and tools provided.
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Frame Basket Workshop
Monday 11 November 2024
Create your own functional and decorative basket using a mixture of different materials.
You will be provided with a frame for this workshop and mixed materials to create your own unique design and functional basket.
Suitable for all abilities. Materials and tools provided
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Scandi Star Workshop
Friday 8 November 2024
Learn how to make a decorative Scandi style willow star which will look beautiful hanging on your wall or door all year round. Suitable for all abilities. All materials and tools provided.
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