Janet’s Willow Spiral
Its amazing what you can make with willow. This spiral was created by Janet in just one session. A lovely decorative piece that would look good in any home.
BH-Shed
Community Craft Workshop in Burgess Hill and Mid Sussex
Willow Weaving
Willow marvels
Lorraine’s latest willow work. Looks a great trend setter doesn’t it.
Over the past year or so, our willow weavers have made great strides and create lovely, original products.
Anyone is welcome to join the group, every Friday in the workshop, 9.30 to 12.30.
Sunflower Trellis
Early blooms – lovely willow sunflowers made by Sally in the workshop bring Barry’s trellis to life whilst the climbers get going.
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Willow is Truly Environmentally Friendly!
Willow weaving sessions have been running for over 7 months and during that time the group has grown and skills have improved. There is a lot to learn. For example getting the willow in the best condition has been a challenge. It takes time, nonetheless weavers have created some lovely, unique pieces, sold some and repaired a log basket for one customer. Weaving in the quiet environment on a Friday morning is a great experience and quite a contrast to the bustling, woodworking days. If you would like to see what goes, please come along, or perhaps you would like to bring along another craft that you can do in the same calm atmosphere.
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Willow Baskets
Willow weaving group makes steady progress.
The biggest challenge was learning how to condition the willow. Once ready, members were able to make good bases (lathes) before making sides and borders using different weaving methods (Waling and Randing).
