Cressing Temple Barns: Willow workshop garden decorations

Join our workshop and create wonderful willow dragonflies and bulrushes for your garden

Make bulrushes and dragonflies for your garden with expert Jo Hammond.


These lovely willow pieces are quick to make and so effective displayed in a flower bed. Each design introduces different basketry skills: for instance, there’s twisting and wrapping, and corn dolly weave, all demonstrated in easy stages, step by step.
In a day, you can expect to make at least three bulrushes and two dragonflies – enough for an eye-catching group in your garden. 

Note- willow weaving is moderately hard work and does require a firm grip

Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided. Please either bring a packed lunch or visit the onsite Tiptree Tearoom.

The ticket price includes all materials and any necessary tools will be provided.

This workshop is only suitable for over 18s.

Event details

Date

May 3, 2025

Times

10:00am - 4:00pm

Prices

£70 to 80

Who for?

For adults

Where?

Cressing Temple Barns

Witham Road, Braintree, Cressing, Essex, England, CM77 8PD

How to book

Book online

Must be booked online in advance

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