Join us in the Walled Garden for a fun, relaxed, willow workshop to Weave a Christmas Angel and add a rustic touch of seasonal charm, to your home or garden just in time for Christmas!
The workshop is on
Saturday 9th November 10am -3.30pm
You will spend the day with experienced local willow artist, Heather McDermott, who will guide you through the various traditional willow weaves, and practical processes involved using the homegrown sustainable willow from our Saillie garden.
Decorate your angel with LED lights or use natural elements like ivy and berries for a more natural organic look…or why not both??
This workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike.
No prior experience is needed, although good manual dexterity and hand strength is required to work with the willow.
Tickets are £80 pp inc VAT which includes:
Expert instruction
All tools and materials
Morning and afternoon tea/coffee with homemade scones and cake
A delicious homemade lunch
Limited to 10 spaces.
Book early to secure your space
Whether you come with friends, family, colleagues, or on your own, you’re sure to enjoy this creative, festive experience.
Finding us
- Helen’s Bay is accessed via the A2 Belfast/Bangor carriageway, following signs for Helen’s Bay.
- Drive down the Craigdarragh Road for 0.8 miles. You will see the Walled Garden on your left.
- Take the left hand turn at the 30mph speed limit sign, before the railway bridge.
- Drive down our temporary stoned driveway, into the car park
- Follow the signs to the workshop
For information about our other events and workshops CLICK HERE
Join us for our popular Christmas Wreath workshop and learn the art of wreath floristry in the Walled Garden
The workshop is on
Saturday 16 November 10.30am -1pm
Talented, local florist, Kathryn Millar, will provide you with step-by-step instructions throughout, so no previous experience is necessary.
Aligned with our commitment to sustainability, you will use natural foliage, flowers and berries gathered from the Walled Garden. Kathryn will also demonstrate sustainable floristry techniques. This ensures that your wreath will not only provide a warm, seasonal welcome but will also be fully compostable.
Tickets £75.00pp inc VAT.
This Christmas Wreath workshop includes
A welcoming glass of warming mulled wine on arrival,
All materials, equipment, natural bases, seasonal flowers foliage and accessories,
Instruction on the colour, shape and design of your wreath,
Instruction on the basic principles of how to prepare, condition and care for your wreath
Tea, coffee, and delicious homemade treats including my award winning fudge!
Please remember to mention any food allergies or intolerances at booking to avoid disappointment
Book early to secure your space
Bring a friend for a memorable fun-filled, festive, floral, morning!
Finding us
- Helen’s Bay is accessed via the A2 Belfast/Bangor carriageway, following signs for Helen’s Bay.
- Drive down the Craigdarragh Road for 0.8 miles. You will see the Walled Garden on your left.
- Take the left hand turn at the 30mph speed limit sign, before the railway bridge.
- Drive down our temporary stoned driveway, into the car park
- Follow the signs to the workshop
For information about our other events and workshops CLICK HERE
Join us to celebrate the changing seasons 🌿🍂 at our Autumn Wreath Workshop, and make your door the envy of the neighbourhood.
Talented, local, florist, Kathryn Millar, will provide you with step-by-step instructions throughout, so no previous flower arranging experience is necessary .
You will go home with your own bespoke, sustainable Autumnal Wreath made from sustainably foraged foliage, seed heads, grasses, florals and cones mostly foraged from the Walled Garden and its surroundings, celebrating the beautiful bounty of the season ready for you to hang
Remember wreaths aren’t just for Christmas!!
Priced at £70 pp, the workshop includes the following
🍁a welcoming autumn cup
🍁all materials; equipment; natural bases, seasonal flowers foliage and accessories
🍁 instruction on the colour, shape and design of your arrangement.
🍁instruction on the basic principles of how to prepare, condition and care for your flowers so that they will last as long as possible
🍁tea, coffee, and delicious homemade treats
✨ Book early to secure your space at our Autumn Wreath Workshop and enjoy a night of creativite autumn fun!
🌿🍂Bring a friend for a memorable fun-filled floral evening!
Finding us
By car: Helen’s Bay is accessed via the A2 Belfast/Bangor carriageway, following directional signage. Helen’s Bay is located before Crawfordsburn (if travelling from Belfast direction, after Crawfordsburn if travelling from Bangor direction).
Free parking is available at The Walled Garden, Helen’s Bay.
For information on our other upcoming events and workshops CLICK HERE 🌺
If you, like me, would like to impress your guests and serve your homemade scones on a hand woven willow platter , then join us in the Walled Garden for our Weave a Willow Tension Tray or Platter Workshop on
Saturday 28th September 2024
10am -3.30pm
This relaxed, willow workshop is a great introduction to the tradition of Irish, willow weaving basketry.
Experienced local willow artist and crafter, Heather Mcdermott, will guide you through the various traditional willow weaves, and practical processes involved, using our own homegrown willow.
This willow is sown and grown as a coppice crop, and harvested annually in our very own Saille garden.
You will weave a willow tension tray or platter that is not only beautiful, but is a functional addition to any kitchen table filled with breads, fruits or scones . They also look good hanging on a wall
This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some experience alike.
So come along .. bring a partner or a friend for a fun filled, memorable day in the garden ..and the scones aren’thalf bad either!
Tickets cost £80 pp and include
🌿All tuition
🌿Tools and materials
🌿Morning and afternoon teas including homemade scones of course..and a delicious homemade lunch.. please advise of food intolerances and allergies
🌿A walk to the Saille garden weather permitting to learn more about this sutainable crop. Weather and time permitting.
For details of our other events and workshops click here
Join us for this unique besom broom workshop and delve into the fascinating hiistory and folklore surrounding this timeless tool.
The besom broom has always been a useful gardener’s tool for sweeping autumn leaves off lawns, but it also carries rich associations with witches, witchcraft, and magical Halloween traditions.
When the shaft is rubbed with our special witch’s brew salve and propped against your doorway or hearth, it will ward off any negative energy or spirits from your homes!!
The workshop is on Saturday 19th October @ 10am -3.30pm .
Your tutor, local crafter and artist, Heather McDermot, will guide you through the various practical processes involved. This includes carving and whittling your own locally foraged birch or rowan shaft…the use of axes and whittling tools firepits.. as well the application of special salves alleged to have protective qualities, warding off
Don’t miss out on this ‘magical’ besom broom workshop experience.
Why not bring a friend or a partner for a memorable fun-filled day. Witches’ hats are optional
Tickets £80pp
to include
All tuition, tools and natural materials- foraged shafts, birch brush, copper wire, special salve
Morning tea/ coffee with homemade sconess
A delicious homemade seasonal lunch
Afternoon tea / coffee with homemade cake
Please advise of food allergies or intolerances at time of booking and we will try to accomodate
Suitable for all abilities – over 18s only
Finding us
Helen’s Bay is accessed via the A2 Belfast/Bangor carriageway, following directional signage.
Helen’s Bay turn off is located before the Crawfordsburn left hand turn off (if travelling from Belfast direction) or after the Crawfordsburn right hand turn off ( if travelling from Bangor direction).
Drive down the Craigdarragh Road for 0.8 miles. You will see the Walled Garden on your left.
Take the left hand turn at the 30mph spped limit signage , before the railway bridge, down our temproary stoned driveway and park
Turn left out of the car park and walk up the laneway
Old Mill House will be the 1st entrance on the right.
For information on our other upcoming events and workshops , click here.
