Willow Weaving Workshops
Upcoming Willow Weaving Workshops in June
Learn the traditional craft of willow weaving and take home a beautiful, handcrafted item.
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Willow picnic platter for biscuits or bread and cheese- Willow Weaving Workshop, Sunday 14th June, Edinburgh - (half day class) 1.30am to 4pm
Get creative this Summer and learn the beautiful craft of willow weaving! This is a hands-on workshop where you’ll make your own willow platter in time for al fresco summer bbq or picnics. Ideal for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift for family or friends.
All materials, tools, and tuition are provided and is suitable for beginners or those with some previous willow weaving experience. You’ll take home your completed piece, along with new skills in willow weaving — a wonderfully meditative and relaxing way to spend your Sunday!
Venue:
13 Craighouse Gardens
Edinburgh
EH10 5LSTime: 1.30pm to 4pm
Cost: £45 per person
To secure your place email awaywithwillow@hotmail.com
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Willow fruit bowl for summer displays- Willow Weaving Workshop, Sunday 28th June, Edinburgh - (half day class) 1.30am to 4pm
Get creative this Summer and learn the beautiful craft of willow weaving! This is a hands-on workshop where you’ll make your own willow fruit bowl in time for displaying your seasonal fruits oranges, apples, pears, peaches. Ideal for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift for family or friends.
All materials, tools, and tuition are provided and is suitable for beginners or those with some previous willow weaving experience. You’ll take home your completed piece, along with new skills in willow weaving — a wonderfully meditative and relaxing way to spend your Sunday!
Venue:
13 Craighouse Gardens
Edinburgh
EH10 5LSTime: 1.30pm to 4pm
Cost: £45 per person
To secure your place email awaywithwillow@hotmail.com
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Online and private courses
If you are interested in an online course or a private in-person workshop please contact us to discuss options.
If you would like to take part individually or with a group of friends/family/colleagues, and are local to Edinburgh we can host the workshop or if you are Edinburgh, Lothians, Scottish Borders, North Northumberland we can travel to you and deliver the workshop in your own premises. Please contact us to discuss options.
Suggested schedule for in-person willow weaving activities throughout 2026
January: Join us to learn how to make a bird feeder to help our birds survive the Winter weather. (1/2 day course)
February: Join us to learn how to make a bird feeder and/or a variety of hearts to help celebrate valentine's day - treat your loved ones. (1/2 day courses)
March: Join us to learn how to make egg baskets ready for Easter and/or bird nest boxes to help our nesting birds keep their off spring safe.(Full day courses)
April and May: Join us to learn how to make a variety of garden obelisks ready to support all your newly planted flowers and vegetables. (1/2 day course)
June: Join us to learn how to make a fruit bowl for your kitchen table and/or a picnic platter tray for your bread or cheese biscuits. (1/2 day courses)
July: Join us to learn how to make a hanging pot plant holder for indoor or outdoor plants/herbs. (1/2 day course)
August: Join us to learn how to make a trug for harvesting your summer cut flowers and/or fruit and vegetables or a small foraging basket ready for Autumn foraging. (1/2 day courses)
September: Join us to learn how to make a laundry basket and/or a log basket (Two day course).
October: Join us to learn how to make a toilet roll holder and/or a dried flowers vase. (Full day and 1/2 day courses)
November: Join us to learn how to make a pet bed (for a small dog or cat) and/or a woven willow skirt to hide the base for your Xmas tree. (full day and 1/2 day courses)
December: Join us to learn how to make Xmas wreathes and/or Willow Xmas decorations. (1/2 day courses)
