Workshop Courses at Willowmead

Many traditional skills and crafts of the past have been forgotten, but many are also seeing renewed interest. We want to help ensure the survival of local arts and craft skills – new and old – as well as spreading the joy of learning new skills, creating things and expressing yourself through art.

Ideas for courses include rural and alpaca related crafts such as spinning wool/fleece, weaving and basketry; and may also feature other hobbies such as scrap-booking, painting and photography.

We would like to hear from you if you would like to pass on your craft skills or have a particular interest you would like us to host a course on.

Willow Classes with Jo Hammond

Tutor Jo Hammond is a renowned local artist and craftsperson who will guide you step by step through your project.

The strong supple willow stems for your sculpture or plant climber are produced here naturally without pesticides at Willowmead Alpacas; you will see them growing when you visit.

For further enquiries and bookings, call Jo Hammond on 01473 327646 or email jo.twigweave.hammond@btinternet.com

Tools are provided and Jo's expert guidance ensures you'll have a lovely peice to take home.

  • Living Willow Sculpture - a Graceful Lady

    Saturday 27th February

    10am to 4.30pm

    £45 including materials.

    Weave fresh, supple willow into an elegant female figure, ready to take home and root in your garden.

    All materials will be provided, and friendly tuition to guide you through in easy stages.One day course.


  • Living Willow - make a Heart or a Braided Tree

    Saturday 13th March

    10am to 12pm

    2pm to 40pm

    £20 including materials.

    Two wonderfully easy and simple projects in colourful living willow, superb presents for Mothers Day.

    These are manageable-sized pieces suitable for growing in a large patio pot.

    Two short sessions payable separately.


  • Garden Willow Work - make a spiral plant climber and simple trellis or woven edging

    Saturday 27th March

    10am to 4.30pm

    £40, plus materials.

    Spend the day making beautiful and useful structures for your garden in natural, locally-grown willow.