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
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
