WORKSHOP: An Introduction to Willow Weaving

Welcome to The Workshop Series – An Introduction to…

The Straw Yard would like to introduce you to your new creative skill. 

This series of evening workshops will be led by local creative practitioners offering you an introduction to their chosen craft. As well as supporting the local creative community you’ll learn new skills, meet new people and have a laugh at the same time…oh and did we mention that a complimentary welcome drink and nibbles are included in your ticket price!

THIS WORKSHOP:

An Introduction to…Willow Weaving

Led by Anna Turnbull (of Biteabout Arts)

DATE:

Tuesday 23 June

WORKSHOP LOCATION:

The Straw Yard

5:30pm – Complimentary Welcome Drinks

6pm – Workshop Starts

8:30pm

LENGTH:

2 hours (there will be a 30 minute break)

*Complimentary nibbles will be provided in the studio during your half time break. 

When purchasing your ticket please share any dietary requirements.

An Introduction to Willow Weaving… Swallows and Swifts

Using soaked willow, and a simple basketry technique, Anna will guide you through the process of creating a swallow or swift wall sculpture

ABOUT ANNA, YOUR CREATIVE PRACTITIONER:

Anna Turnbull, of Biteabout Arts, is a local artist who works predominantly with willow and wool.

Anna’s work is inspired by the rural landscape of North Northumberland in which she lives and works. She references the wildlife, the organic forms, the rich colours and textures of nature. She grows a variety of willows and uses this and other locally grown materials in her work.

She is known for her sculptural work in willow in which she observes movement, shapes, forms, the flow of muscles, directions, lines and tensions.

Anna also creates traditional and contemporary baskets; and original hand felted items including vessels, scarves, wraps and pictures.

She welcomes commissions.

As an experienced teacher she also delivers workshops at various venues including her studio at Biteabout Farm, near Lowick, Berwick upon Tweed.

www.biteabout.co.uk

These workshops are aimed at people aged 18 years and above.

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