Weave a Summer Basket in the Walled Garden

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Step into the timeless charm of the Walled Garden for a magical day of traditional willow weaving with talented willow artist Heather McDermott to weave a summer basket

Join us on
📅 Sunday 14th June 2026
⏱️ 10.00 – 16.00

Learn to weave your own summer willow basket, perfect for gathering berries, garden produce, or displaying natural treasures.

Using willow sustainably grown in our Salley Garden, you will be guided through the fundamental weaves and techniques of basketry. This is an ideal workshop for beginners, no prior experience is required, just a little manual dexterity and a love of creating.

You will also visit the Salley Garden, weather permitting, to discover more about the beauty and sustainability of willow. Please come suitably dressed.

Workshop details

Tickets: £85 per person (limited places available) and includes
Personal instruction and guidance from Heather McDermott
All tools and materials provided
Homemade morning and afternoon tea with homemade scones and cake
A delicious seasonal homemade lunch
Your own handcrafted willow basket to take home

Bring a friend or loved one and enjoy a relaxed, creative memorable day surrounded by nature…
Perfect as a gift for a keen gardener
Book now 💚 and create your own Walled Garden summer willow basket.

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 and take the left-hand turn at the sign and drive down the temporary driveway.

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

For information about our other events and workshops CLICK HERE