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The Yarner Trust Willow Group
The willow weaving group meet at the Yarner Trust on a regular basis. We are a friendly group that started when some of us attended the willow weaving courses at the Trust and wanted the opportunity to practice skills and to use some of the wonderful willow grown at Well Hill.
We work on our own projects or start something new at each session, and share ideas and experience amongst ourselves. Favourite projects include making structures for the garden, Christmas decorations and trying out new basket making techniques.
The group is suitable for all abilities and meets six times per year. The cost is £20 per year or if you want to come and meet us and try us out the cost is £3.50 per session + cost of willow. We bring lunch to share, we are friendly and cheerful and welcome new participants.
Interested? Ask the Trust office tel 01288 331692 or email us for contact details of the organiser.
Dates for 2010
Thursday 18th February 2010
Thursday 18th March 2010
Thursday 15th April 2010
Thursday 13th May 2010
Thursday 7th October 2010
Thursday 11th November 2010
Well Hill Willow Beds
Willow is a wonderful material which has a wide range of uses. Here at the Yarner Trust we have been growing willow since 2003 principally to reduce dependence on bought in willow for courses and other activities. Varieties were carefully selected to provide willows suitable for a range of uses including living willow structures, basket making and garden features. Each year the stock has been increased using our own cuttings until now the whole site is under production.
Harvested willow is available to purchase for basket making and living willow, or cuttings are available to grow in your own garden or on your land. All willow and cuttings are chemical free.
We are able to use our own willow to supply courses run at the Yarner Trust. We have several experienced tutors who are also basket makers, and favourite courses include Baskets from the Hedgerow, Onion Baskets and Weaving for Gardeners. Each year we try and find new projects to run, and the courses are suitable for beginners or those with some experience.
We also run a Living Willow Structures course in the spring, and willow from the Yarner Trust lives on in schools and private gardens in the form of play domes, fedges and tunnels.
The Yarner Trust Willow Group meets on a regular basis. This group was inspired by attending courses and wanting the opportunity to practice the weaving skills.
Our group of fantastic Yarner Trust volunteers turn out regularly in the autumn and spring to help with cutting, sorting and transporting the willow for its eventual uses. Over the years they have put in many hours but is a great way to make friends and enjoy the fabulous views from Well Hill.
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