Name: Living Willow Garden Sculpture, at The Quiet Space in Poundbury
Price: 55 GBP
Availability: InStock

Dorchester

Have you ever made something truly from start to finish?&nbsp;
 Have you ever set out with nothing, and ended up with something tangible &amp; useful in your hands?
In this two day workshop you will learn the ancient craft of bark basketry. The techniques, methods and materials you&rsquo;ll use have changed very little since pre-historic times.
We will cover
Day 1&nbsp; - The history of bark usage&nbsp; - Understanding trees &amp; bark - Identification of suitable trees - How to harvest bark&nbsp; - How to store bark - Case study; Native Americans &amp; Wester Red Cedar
Each student will harvest their own bark ready for the following day
Day 2 - How to prepare and use bark for baskets - Barks strengths and weaknesses&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 
Each student will create their own basket using a combination of bark they have harvested, and some harvested &amp; supplied by Fazey Woodcraft.
We will be making folded bark baskets, similar to the one shown in the workshop image. These are based on a pre-historic Native American design, called a 'Makuk'.
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Each student will also learn basic carving and green-woodworking techniques for making the rim &amp; handle of the basket.
As with all woodcraft &amp; bushcraft activities, the most important elements are identification &amp; respect. Tree identification, respectful harvesting and general woodland knowledge will permeate the days learning.
Suggested Videos/Reading if you're interested in the subject
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG9nJ1pybp8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Spirit of the Trees</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAm1OaW84pM&amp;t=69s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Art of Basketry</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbxLv9EEzs8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tending the Wild</a>
And of course the book
<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&amp;q=braiding+sweetgrass" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Braiding Sweetgrass - Robin Wall-Kimmerer</a>
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Pease read the information below carefully before booking.
Use the arrows either side of the calendar to navigate through the months to see when workshops are running!
Location -
Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre &amp; Thorncombe Wood - DT2 8QJ
Courses run from 10am - 4pm
All tools &amp; wood provided
COVID-19 -
If a workshop has to be rescheduled due to a change in Covid circumstances, a rebooking voucher will be offered to all students.
Excluding the above, all bookings are non-refundable. These workshops are for adults only, however children from age 16+ may attend if joined by a participating adult.

Have you ever made something truly from start to finish? 

Have you ever set out with nothing, and ended up with something tangible & useful in your hands?
In this two day workshop you will learn the ancient craft of bark basketry. The techniques, methods and materials you’ll use have changed very little since pre-historic times.
We will cover
Day 1 
- The history of bark usage 
- Understanding trees & bark
- Identification of suitable trees
- How to harvest bark 
- How to store bark
- Case study; Native Americans & Wester Red Cedar
Each student will harvest their own bark ready for the following day
Day 2
- How to prepare and use bark for baskets
- Barks strengths and weaknesses  
Each student will create their own basket using a combination of bark they have harvested, and some harvested & supplied by Fazey Woodcraft.
We will be making folded bark baskets, similar to the one shown in the workshop image. These are based on a pre-historic Native American design, called a 'Makuk'.
 
Each student will also learn basic carving and green-woodworking techniques for making the rim & handle of the basket.
As with all woodcraft & bushcraft activities, the most important elements are identification & respect. Tree identification, respectful harvesting and general woodland knowledge will permeate the days learning.
Suggested Videos/Reading if you're interested in the subject
The Spirit of the Trees
The Art of Basketry
Tending the Wild
And of course the book
Braiding Sweetgrass - Robin Wall-Kimmerer



Pease read the information below carefully before booking.
Use the arrows either side of the calendar to navigate through the months to see when workshops are running!
Location -
Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre & Thorncombe Wood - DT2 8QJ
Courses run from 10am - 4pm
All tools & wood provided
COVID-19 -
If a workshop has to be rescheduled due to a change in Covid circumstances, a rebooking voucher will be offered to all students.
Excluding the above, all bookings are non-refundable.

These workshops are for adults only, however children from age 16+ may attend if joined by a participating adult.

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 Make an amazing 5' tall living willow sculpture for your garden from freshly cut live willow. Your sculpture will continue to grow for years, simple maintenance retains the size and shape whilst providing new deep red withies for you to cut and weave with each year. You will learn some basic weaving techniques and learn about how the willow is grown and processed. No experience necessary, bring a light weight pair of gardening gloves Plant pot and compost supplied. We will be working indoors. No experience necessary, suitable for beginners or improvers. Refreshments provided 





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