Willow Weaving Butterfly Workshop

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Craft Your Own Willow Butterfly!

Learn the ancient art of willow weaving in this creative workshop. This unique event invites you to explore the craft of creating a beautiful butterfly, perfect for adorning your garden or home this summer. This workshop includes all the materials, and you'll be guided step by step through the process of designing and weaving your butterfly.

Who is it for?

This workshop is for anyone who enjoys crafts, nature, and the magic of handmade art. It's specifically tailored to both experienced weavers and beginners, ensuring a rewarding experience for all skill levels. You will be guided through creating mass, texture, and you'll learn how to sculpt sustainable willow into a swift form.

What's Included?

Within the workshop, you receive everything you need to weave your butterfly.

~ Quality willow materials, carefully selected for weaving.
~ All the necessary tools and accessories for the workshop.
~ Lunch, tea & coffee included.
~ Expert guidance from our course leader, Vik, who will ensure your butterfly comes to life.
~ A unique opportunity to learn about the tradition and techniques of willow weaving.

Meet Vik:

Willow and Wire Sculpture Victoria Westaway, or Vik, as she's more commonly known, hails from South Somerset. She began her creative journey as a theatre designer and maker, using a willow framework for carnivalesque costumes. From here, she developed her practice, bringing her dynamic sketches to life by creating forms from willow and wire that encapsulate her love for texture and mass.

Now, her coach house studio, located in the heart of Mid Devon, serves as her base, where she works on various projects for gardens of all sizes, parklands, orchards, and public spaces. She collaborates with clients to design pieces that blend seamlessly into their surroundings.