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Willow Workshops
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Upcoming Workshops
Sat, May 04Logie Coldstone Village HallMay 04, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM GMT+1Logie Coldstone Village Hall, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5PQMay 04, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM GMT+1Logie Coldstone Village Hall, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5PQMake your own 5-6ft obelisk-style plant support! A lovely complement to your garden, perfect for sweet peas, beans, or other climbers. These can also be used again during festive times, decorated with fairy lights they make a wonderful festive tree!
Sun, May 19Logie Coldstone HallMay 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Logie Coldstone Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, UK
Fri, Jun 07Deeside WillowJun 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PMDeeside Willow, Blelack House, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5NH, UK
Sat, Jun 15Crathes HallJun 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Crathes Hall, Crathes, Banchory AB31 5JN, UK
Sat, Jun 22Deeside WillowJun 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Deeside Willow, Chapel End Blelack House, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5NH, UKJun 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Deeside Willow, Chapel End Blelack House, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5NH, UKLearn the simple but effective spiral weave and create a beautiful willow dragonfly, butterfly, bee or other flying beastie - a great addition to your garden, or as a sustainable gift for any age!
Sat, Jun 29Location is TBD - nr Logie ColdstoneJun 29, 2024, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Location is TBD - nr Logie ColdstoneJun 29, 2024, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Location is TBD - nr Logie ColdstoneUsing similar methods to making a small circular basket base, we learn a couple of different types of weaves to create a wilUsing similar methods to making a small circular basket base, we learn a couple of different types of weaves to create a willow starflower which can be enjoyed indoors or out!
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Sat, Apr 20Crathes HallApr 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMCrathes Hall, Crathes, Banchory AB31 5JN, UKApr 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMCrathes Hall, Crathes, Banchory AB31 5JN, UKMake your own 5-6ft obelisk-style plant support! A lovely complement to your garden, perfect for sweet peas, beans, or other climbers. These can also be used again during festive times, decorated with fairy lights they make a wonderful festive tree!
Fri, Mar 08Deeside WillowMar 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM GMTDeeside Willow, Chapel End Blelack House, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5NH, UKMar 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM GMTDeeside Willow, Chapel End Blelack House, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5NH, UKLearn the fundamental skills you need to know on how to coppice, grow and create and maintain living willow structures. In this hands-on workshop, you will work with us to harvest and then build a lasting willow structure.
Fri, Feb 23MacRobert HallFeb 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMTMacRobert Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aboyne AB34 4YL, UKFeb 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMTMacRobert Hall, The Square, Tarland, Aboyne AB34 4YL, UKLearn to make your own willow bird feeders. Learn some basic weaving skills whilst creating a practical product to welcome birds into your garden! These multi-functional crafts can also be used in the kitchen to hold garlic or other fruits and vegetables, or could be used for dried flowers.
Thu, Feb 08Crathes HallFeb 08, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM GMTCrathes Hall, Crathes, Banchory AB31 5JN, UK
Fri, Dec 08Logie Coldstone HallDec 08, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMTLogie Coldstone Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, UKDec 08, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMTLogie Coldstone Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, UKWeave a wonderful willow wreath - a great way to create some sustainable gifts for your home or for a friend. A small selection of materials will be available to decorate your wreath, but we encourage you to bring your own dried/fresh flowers or foliage to make it extra special!
Thu, Nov 30Sakura Studio, nr AlfordNov 30, 2023, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMSakura Studio, nr AlfordNov 30, 2023, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMSakura Studio, nr AlfordWe are delighted to be partnering with Sakura Floral Design to offer an experience to learn and create a willow wreath from scratch and then decorate with fresh foliage and accessories. A great sustainable decoration for your door this Christmas.
Thu, Nov 23Crathes HallNov 23, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM GMTCrathes Hall, Crathes, Banchory AB31 5JN, UKNov 23, 2023, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM GMTCrathes Hall, Crathes, Banchory AB31 5JN, UKWeave a wonderful wreath - a great way to create some sustainable gifts for your home or for a friend. A small selection of materials will be available to decorate your wreath, but we encourage you to bring your own dried/fresh flowers or foliage to make it extra special!
Fri, Nov 17Logie Coldstone HallNov 17, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM GMTLogie Coldstone Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, UKNov 17, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM GMTLogie Coldstone Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, UKGet into the festive spirit and learn how to make a willow woven star. Spend the morning learning the flat weave and other basic willow techniques. Create something extra special for your home or as a gift for a loved one!
Fri, Oct 27The BarnOct 27, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PMThe Barn, The Barn, Burn O'Bennie Rd, Banchory AB31 5QA, UKOct 27, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PMThe Barn, The Barn, Burn O'Bennie Rd, Banchory AB31 5QA, UKCome and have some fun making a spooky spider using willow grown here in Deeside. Together, we will be learning some basic willow handling and weaving techniques whilst creating a unique and sustainable eight-legged creature.- Sat, Sep 30Logie Coldstone HallSep 30, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM GMT+1Logie Coldstone Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, UKSep 30, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM GMT+1Logie Coldstone Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, UKLearn to make your own willow bird feeders. Learn some basic weaving skills whilst creating a practical product to welcome birds into your garden! These multi-functional crafts can also be used in the kitchen to hold garlic or other fruits and vegetables, or could be used for dried flowers.
Fri, Sep 22Knockiehill Woodland CentreSep 22, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMKnockiehill Woodland Centre , Woodland, Melgum Rd, Tarland, Knockiehill AB34 4UX, UKSep 22, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMKnockiehill Woodland Centre , Woodland, Melgum Rd, Tarland, Knockiehill AB34 4UX, UKWe are partnering with the Knockiehill Woodland Centre to offer a workshop for adults to make some mini-foraging willow baskets. Gathering around the campfire, we learn some core willow weaving techniques. A great way to create a sustainable gift for a loved one, or bring a friend to enjoy together!
Thu, Sep 07Logie Coldstone HallSep 07, 2023, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM GMT+1Logie Coldstone Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, UK- Sun, Sep 03Logie Coldstone HallSep 03, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Logie Coldstone Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, UK
Fri, Aug 25Logie Coldstone HallAug 25, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+1Logie Coldstone Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, UK
Mon, Jul 31Victoria & Albert Halls BallaterJul 31, 2023, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMVictoria & Albert Halls Ballater, Station Square The Victoria & Albert Halls, Ballater AB35 5QB, UKJul 31, 2023, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMVictoria & Albert Halls Ballater, Station Square The Victoria & Albert Halls, Ballater AB35 5QB, UKCome and have some fun making a willow fish! Aimed at children (~7yrs+) with adult supervision, you and your child can work together. This is a partnership with the Ballater Royal Horticultural Society, creations will form part of a River Dee display in the Ballater Garden Festival (19th-20th Aug.)- Sat, Jul 01Deeside WillowJul 01, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT+1Deeside Willow, Chapel End Blelack House, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5NH, UKJul 01, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT+1Deeside Willow, Chapel End Blelack House, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5NH, UKLearn the simple but effective spiral weave and create a beautiful willow dragonfly, butterfly, bee or other flying beastie - a great addition to your garden, or as a sustainable gift for any age!
- Sun, Jun 11Crathes HallJun 11, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM GMT+1Crathes Hall, Crathes, Banchory AB31 5JN, UKJun 11, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM GMT+1Crathes Hall, Crathes, Banchory AB31 5JN, UKUsing similar methods to making a small circular basket base, we learn a couple of different types of weaves to create a wilUsing similar methods to making a small circular basket base, we learn a couple of different types of weaves to create a willow starflower which can be enjoyed indoors or out!
- Fri, May 26Logie Coldstone HallMay 26, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM GMT+1Logie Coldstone Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, UK
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Workshop Cancellation & Refund Policy
If you need to cancel a workshop:
If you are unable to attend your booked workshop and it’s more than 21-days in advance of the workshop date, then we are happy to offer a full refund. If cancellation is within 21-days of your workshop I’m afraid we are unable to offer a refund. We do appreciate that sometimes-unforeseen circumstances may mean that you can’t attend so we are happy for you to send along a friend to take your place. We will need their name and contact details prior to the workshop.
Our right to cancel a workshop:
We reserve the right to cancel or postpone workshops at any time. Should we need to cancel a workshop, we will aim to give you as much notice as possible of the cancellation. We will give you a full refund or if you prefer a transfer to an alternative available course, space permitting. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any liability for travel or other costs
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