Willow Workshops
Upcoming Workshops
- Sun, Dec 15Royal Lochnagar DistilleryDec 15, 2024, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM GMTRoyal Lochnagar Distillery, Crathie, Balmoral, Ballater AB35 5TB, UK
- Sat, Feb 22Strachan Hall - TBCFeb 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMTStrachan Hall - TBC, B974, Strachan, Banchory AB31 6LG, UKFeb 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMTStrachan Hall - TBC, B974, Strachan, Banchory AB31 6LG, UKJoin us to learn how to make a swallow using a flat-weave - this is a great introduction to crafting with willow to make something that can be enjoyed in the home or garden, as gift for a friend or yourself!
- Fri, Mar 07Deeside WillowMar 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM GMTDeeside Willow, Chapel End Blelack House, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5NH, UKMar 07, 2025, 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.
- Sat, Mar 29Banchory / Aboyne Area - TBCMar 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMTBanchory / Aboyne Area - TBC, Banchory AB31, UK
- Sun, Apr 27Logie Coldstone Village HallApr 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLogie Coldstone Village Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, UKApr 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLogie Coldstone Village Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, 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!
- Sat, May 03Deeside Willow - TBCMay 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT+1Deeside Willow - TBC, Chapel End Blelack House, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5NH, UKMay 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT+1Deeside Willow - TBC, Chapel End Blelack House, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5NH, 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!
- Sun, May 18Aboyne / Banchory Area TBCMay 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT+1Aboyne / Banchory Area TBC, Aboyne AB34, UK
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- Sat, Dec 07Aboyne Scout HutDec 07, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM GMTAboyne Scout Hut, Ballater Rd, Aboyne AB34 5HN, UKDec 07, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM GMTAboyne Scout Hut, Ballater Rd, Aboyne AB34 5HN, UKWe are delighted to be partnering with The Secret Garden, Aboyne to offer an experience to learn and create a willow wreath with us and then decorate with The Secret Garden team. Tickets: £50 p.p. available to book by visiting/calling The Secret Garden shop.
- Thu, Dec 05Crathes HallDec 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMTCrathes Hall, Crathes, Banchory AB31 5JN, UKDec 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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!
- Sat, Nov 23Logie Coldstone Village HallNov 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMTLogie Coldstone Village Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, UKNov 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMTLogie Coldstone Village Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, UKGet into the festive spirit and learn how to make a willow woven star and some tree decorations. 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.
- Sat, Oct 19InglistonOct 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:40 PMIngliston, Ingliston, Newbridge EH28 8NB, UK
- Sat, Oct 05Deeside Willow - Blelack HouseOct 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Deeside Willow - Blelack House, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5NH, UKOct 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Deeside Willow - Blelack House, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5NH, 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 20Deeside WillowSep 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMDeeside Willow, Blelack House, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5NH, UK
- Sat, Aug 24Deeside WillowAug 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Deeside Willow, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5NH, 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 15Crathes HallJun 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Crathes Hall, Crathes, Banchory AB31 5JN, UK
- Fri, Jun 07Deeside WillowJun 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PMDeeside Willow, Blelack House, Logie Coldstone, Aboyne AB34 5NH, UK
- Sun, May 19Logie Coldstone HallMay 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Logie Coldstone Hall, Aboyne AB34 5PQ, UK
- 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!
- 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.
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.
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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