Playful, sculptural, and full of character, mushrooms are a perfect subject for willow work – from tall and elegant to short and stout, there’s endless variation to explore.
Join willow artist Leilah Vyner for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own willow mushroom, ideal for adding a natural touch to your home or garden.
Leilah will guide you through the random weave technique and show you how to construct your sculpture without a metal frame, using only willow and your own hands. This workshop is a great introduction for beginners and also offers something new for those with a bit of willow experience.
Expect a relaxed and creative day working with natural materials but do note that willow can be tough on the hands, so a bit of strength and dexterity will help.
Materials: A £10 materials charge is payable to the tutor on the day. All tools and equipment are provided.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all and provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors plus the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas and experiences. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
Arrive in time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning your session at the appointed time. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a homemade 2 course lunch. The main course will be delicious but don’t overdo it as the puds are usually worth waiting for! There will be a further afternoon break with the most wonderful cakes from Roots & Fruits Home Bakery, a North Yorkshire micro-bakery producing handmade bread and cakes. All food and refreshments are included in the price of the workshop.
Finish time is given as a target – there are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat… of course you could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make it a day being looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
