Willow Weaving Workshops
Upcoming Willow Weaving Workshops in February
Learn the traditional craft of willow weaving and take home a beautiful, handcrafted item.
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Bird Feeder Weaving Workshop, Sunday 22nd February, Edinburgh - Afternoon Session
Get creative this Winter and learn the beautiful craft of willow weaving! This is a hands-on workshop where you’ll make your own willow bird feeder. Perfect for in your garden or hanging from a window latch to help the birds this Winter or a thoughtful handmade gift.
All materials, tools, and tuition are provided and includes bird feed balls too. 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 - 4.30pm
Cost: £45 per person
To secure your place email awaywithwillow@hotmail.com
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Create A Basket for your Eggs - chocolate or other, on Sunday 15th March in Edinburgh - Full day Workshop
Get creative this Spring and learn the beautiful craft of willow weaving! This is a hands-on workshop where you’ll make a woven willow basket for your eggs (chocolate or other). Perfect as a thoughtful handcrafted gift ready for the Easter Holidays, or a beautiful centre table piece for that special occasion to accompany a prepared meal to celebrate the holidays with family or friends.
All materials, tools, and tuition are provided. You’ll take home your completed basket, along with new skills in willow weaving — a wonderfully meditative and relaxing way to spend your Sunday!
Venue:
13 Craighouse Gardens
Edinburgh
EH10 5LSTime: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Cost: £75 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 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 fruit bowl and/or a trug for harvesting your summer cut flowers and/or vegetables. (1/2 day and full day courses)
August: Join us to learn how to make a variety of small baskets for harvesting fruit and vegetables or ready for Autumn foraging. (Full day course)
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 and/or a base for your Xmas tree. (1/2 day courses)
December: Join us to learn how to make Xmas wreathes and/or Willow Xmas decorations. (1/2 day courses)
