Willow Garden Crafts – Make Your Own Wind Spinner and Obelisk – July 2026

10am-1pm. Arrive from 9.30am

Nature Makers® believe creativity and nature are powerful tools for lifelong wellbeing. They focus on reconnecting people to the natural world and themselves. Their philosophy is simple: when people connect with nature through creativity, they flourish.

About Course Leader Mel Roberts

Willow weaver, Mel lives locally to Claridge House where she manages a small woodland with her partner.  She has always had a love of nature and especially woodland habitats and loves to create with natural materials.  Mel has been weaving willow since first attending a workshop at Hever castle in 2021.  She has a background in education with over 20 years’ experience of teaching, and school leadership as well as being a Forest School leader.  Mel now runs willow weaving workshops as a Nature Makers franchisee.  Her relaxed, friendly workshops allow participants to take some time out from the pressures of modern life and find calm focus in the mindful craft of willow weaving.  You can see images from some previous workshops, alongside her work with schools and families, on her Facebook and Instagram pages.

Workshop description:

Willow weaving workshop – garden theme.  Make a wind spinner and a garden obelisk for climbing plants.

Discover the beautiful craft of willow weaving in this friendly, relaxed workshop.

You will be taken step by step through how to create your own unique wind spinner and garden obelisk, learning a variety of weaving techniques throughout the morning.  No previous experience of willow weaving is necessary.

All materials and tools will be provided, and you will leave with your handmade crafts to adorn your own garden or to gift to friends and family.

Please note that willow contains the same chemical as found in Aspirin.  Therefore, it is not recommended for people with an allergy to aspirin without using gloves.

Willow weaving also requires a reasonable level of hand strength and may be difficult for those who suffer from arthritis.

Book your place now and enjoy a mindful and creative morning with nature.

Ask about booking lunch after the workshop for an additional £15 per person. Or you would be welcome to book a B&B night’s stay before or after the workshop to maximise and enhance your visit to Claridge House.

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