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All reviews and photos (below and above) are from past attendees. All Away with Willow workshops aim to provide a relaxed learning experience with guidance in small groups or individually one to one.

The reviews from coffin purchases (below) are from those who bought an Away with Willow directly from us and we delivered either to their funeral director or directly to the crematorium as needed.

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“I attended a heart willow session with Koren. I have never done anything like this before and was excited to see how it would feel to work with willow and it didn't disappoint. Koren was welcoming from the outset. She was clear, patient and very generous with her time. The energy of the group was very positive and made it a really enjoyable experience. We all went home with some lovely hearts and a new skill!”                  

Chantel Woodun

Morningside Edinburgh willow weaving class showing an attendee a woman with dark hair smiling and holding decorative wicker hearts
In Morningside Edinburgh willow weaving class showing an attendee woman standing inside a room near a glass door, holding the willow obelisk she made
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“I loved the willow garden obelisk workshop with Koren. As a complete beginner, I found Koren’s instructions and guidance easy to follow and reassuring. Koren encouraged us to work with the natural variances in the willow and to embrace each item’s individuality. It was a fun, relaxed morning. By the end I had an obelisk that I added to the garden as soon as I arrived home. Looking forward to trying another of Koren’s courses!”

                                   Julia Collins

A willow obelisk made in Morningside Edinburgh willow weaving class is displayed in a garden bed with blooming white tulips and other green plants
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In Morningside Edinburgh willow weaving class showing an attendee woman with glasses and blonde hair is smiling and holding her tall, woven, willow obelisk indoors near a window with greenery outside.

“I am happy for you to use the photo and have attached another of the obelisk ready for action!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, it was paced perfectly, and was fun and enjoyable.  Being inside surrounded by your work was inspiring.  I would happily come back to do other things and would recommend your course to others.

 Thanks again,”

Alison Embleton

A willow obelisk made by Away with Willow it is a plant support, surrounded by various green plants and flowering bushes in a garden.

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A woven wicker basket in Morningside, Edinburgh that supports plants, placed in a garden with various green and flowering plants.
A woman with short gray hair holding her willow heart she made as part of the willow weaving class in Morningside Edinburgh, sitting at a table covered with a colorful tablecloth

“This is me and my willow heart - I was never very good at handicrafts but found Koren’s workshop very encouraging and supportive and a lovely way to spend a few hours learning a new skill within a calm atmosphere. Willow can’t be rushed but will always end up where it needs to be!”              Fiona Barker

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“We were delighted with the willow coffin we finally chose, and I have fond memories of the other one as it looked like you could sail away on it!.....Also attaching some photos of decorating the first coffin we had. I didn’t get any photos of the decorated one in the crematorium but it looked stunning covered in wild flowers.

All the best with your business and I would definitely recommend you to others.”

  Gica Loening

Woven willow wicker coffin decorated with colorful spring flowers on the lid with a stone wall and garden plants in the background made by Away with Willow based near Dunbar Scotland.
In Morningside Edinburgh willow weaving class showing an attendee Woman smiling at camera while holding her woven willow bird feeder made from natural materials, standing indoors near a window with trees outside.

“Thanks again for a great session. I was so focused on getting back on time that I didn't really focus on what I made or that you provided the fat balls for the feeder. 

I am really impressed by how it looks and what was possible in such a short time. 

Thanks again!  I'll try to take it back to London so I can hang it in my mum's garden 😊”

Chantel Woodun

Close-up of a woven wicker willow coffin basket with a cotton calico fabric lining visible from the inside, placed on a wooden surface in a workshop of Away with Willow coffins near Dunbar

“Koren made a beautiful Willow coffin and some additional willow hearts for my late wife Fiona. Communication from start to finish was excellent. A fine artisan craftswoman.”

                         John Sadler

A wooden coffin with a pinkish hue resting inside a large, circular, woven wicker wreath made by Away with Willow from Edinburgh Scotland.
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In Morningside Edinburgh A woven heart-shaped sculpture made of thin, intertwined wooden sticks made by Away with Willow. It is positioned against a textured background with patches of light and dark shading.

“I recently attended a willow weaving workshop with Koren from Away with Willow, and it was a truly lovely experience.  Held in her home overlooking her garden, the setting was small, intimate and welcoming. We made willow hearts, and despite having absolutely no prior experience, I found the process easy to follow thanks to Koren’s clear, patient guidance. She shared her background and the story behind her sustainable willow work, while giving us plenty of time and space to create at our own pace, offering as much or as little help as we needed.  The hours flew by — it was calming, meditative and incredibly satisfying. I left feeling relaxed and inspired! I would highly recommend it to anyone, whether beginner or experienced. Until next time!”                                                                                 Elizabeth Lacey

In Morningside Edinburgh willow weaving class showing an attendee Woman smiling and holding a decorative heart-shaped wicker willow item that she made

“I enjoyed it very much and would be interested in the birds’ nests you make too.  Go ahead and use this photo attached of my obelisk in situ with the sweet peas planted inside.”

                                  Linda Dalziel

In Morningside Edinburgh willow weaving class showing an obelisk made by an attendee surrounded by various green plants and flowers, with trees and houses in the background.
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In Morningside Edinburgh willow weaving class showing an attendee An elderly woman with white hair and glasses, wearing a blue jacket, smiling and standing in a room with the willow obelisk she made

“It was a very enjoyable morning and I’ve gathered some useful tips.”

Linda Hutton

In Morningside Edinburgh willow weaving class showing three smiling people standing in a room surrounded by woven baskets and the obelisks they made as part of the Away with Willow workshop

“Thanks for a super afternoon. We all really enjoyed it and will definitely recommend your classes!”

               Keely Hazelhurst

In Morningside Edinburgh willow weaving class showing two people, a young woman and an older man, standing inside a room with decorative wicker willow baskets and frames, smiling at the camera showing the obelisks they made as part of the course.

“Koren wove the most beautiful urn (using the same willow that she used to weave our Aunt’s coffin), making a lovely keepsake in our home among the flowers. Thoughtfully crafted to elevate what matters most. Thankyou Koren.

Jane Brown ‍

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personalised willow wicker urn for ashes made in Scotland