Weave Willow Flower Sculptures in the Walled Garden

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Summer flowers may fade and die, so join us and spend a gentle day learning how to weave these rustic willow flower sculptures and bring lasting structure, beauty and interest to your garden for years to come 🌺🥀 This is a chance to slow down, enjoy good company, good food and get creative in a beautiful heritage setting.

Guided by willow artist Heather McDermott, and taking inspiration from the beauty of Old Mill House garden, you will create at least two large willow flower sculptures, each one a distinctive sculptural piece for the shrub borders, flowerbeds or planted containers in your gardens.

The workshop is on Sunday 14th June 2026 10.00 – 16.00

Workshop Details
🎟 Tickets: £85 per person (limited places available)
Personal instruction and guidance from Heather McDermott
All tools and materials provided
Homemade morning and afternoon tea with freshly baked scones and cake
A delicious, seasonal homemade lunch in the Glasshouse
A walk to the Saille Garden, weather permitting, to see our sustainable willow growing on site

💚 Treat yourself or bring a friend to this relaxed, creative and memorable day surrounded by nature
🎁 A perfect gift for a keen gardener

This workshop is perfect for beginners. No experience is needed, just a little manual dexterity and a love of making.

Finding Us

Access the Craigdarragh Road from the A2 Belfast–Bangor carriageway. Follow the signs for Helen’s Bay.

Continue along Craigdarragh Road for approximately 0.8 miles, where you will see the Walled Garden on your left.

Proceed towards the 30mph speed limit. Take the left-hand turn at the sign and drive down the temporary driveway. This which will be clearly signposted.

Follow the lane straight ahead to reach the car park located directly outside the Walled Garden.

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