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LIVING WILLOW STRUCTURES WORKSHOP

2011-10-23T05:43:00.000-07:00

I am running a one day Living Willow Structures Workshop at my smallholding on 29th October 2011. If anyone would like to book a place then please contact me by email or phone.

OPEN STUDIO DURING OCTOBER 2011

2011-09-03T09:16:00.000-07:00

I am having an 'Open Studio' throughout October during Powys Arts Month if anyone would like to pay a visit. Please come along and have a browse, refreshments available. Open 11am to 3pm
The Studio will be open on the following days:

Sat 1st
Sun 2nd
Mon 3d
Tues 4th
Friday 7th
Sat 8th
Sun 9th
Mon 10th
Tues 11th
Fri 14th
Sat 15th
Sun 16th
Mon 17th
Tues 18th
Fri 21st
Sat 22nd
Sun 23rd
Mon 24th
Tues 25th
Fri 28th
Sun 30th

WORKSHOPS COMING UP IN OCTOBER 2011

2011-08-26T01:40:00.000-07:00

WORKSHOPS in MID WALES

BASKET MAKING - Beginners/refreshers two days, make your own basket usin g traditional techniques. -

Sat 1^st and Sun 2^nd October 10am – 4pm daily - £90

RUSH HAT MAKING – come and learn how to make a hat from rush

Sun 9^th October 9.30 am – 4pm - £45

TWO DAY WEAVING WORKSHOP - using a floor loom – learning the basics of using a floor loom -

Sat 15^th and Sun16^th October - 10am – 4pm - £90

LIVING WILLOW STRUCTURES WORKSHOP - Learn how to create a Living willow structure, will include cutting willow, building small structure and maintenance advice -

Sat 29^th October - 10am – 4pm - £45

Places are limited so please book early by sending your details with full payment to secure your place. Extra cost for materials used on the day.

Contact: Beryl Smith, on 01686 430314/07779 873778 email: info@craftsmidwales.co.uk

SMALLHOLDERS SHOW

2010-05-13T04:25:00.000-07:00

Hi
I will be at the Small Holders show this weekend 15th and 16th May 2010 at The Royal Welsh Showground, Bulth Wells.
I will be demonstrating Basket making so if anyone wants to come for a chat please do, in the Green Horizons Building stand G53, 54, 55, & 56 on The Wool and Willow Festival stand promoting the Wool and Willow Festival. This is a premier event in Mid Wales and runs for 4 weeks at The Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes Powys.
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I am also running 3 willow related workshops, including a 2 day beginners basket workshop at The Wool and Willow Festival http://www.woolandwillowfestival.org/workshops.html There are also numnerous other wool and willow related workshops so please check out the website for a full list.
Come and have a chat if your interested in anything related to wool and willow.

WILLOW SCULPTURE FOR NATIONAL TRUST

2010-05-05T02:38:00.000-07:00

My most recent commission from The National Trust.
Two willow and dogwood balls on stems with base.
A willow arch with four panels two either side.

LIVING WILLOW TUNNEL

2010-05-02T00:39:00.000-07:00

This is a charming Living Willow Tunnel that I completed for Brookfields Childrens Nursury Powys to add to their play area. It was built at the end of March 2010, these photos were taken exactly 4 weeks after planting at the end of April 2010. You can see the new growth already enhancing the structure.

LIVING WILLOW WOLF

2010-04-06T08:17:00.000-07:00

Here is some images of the Living Willow Howling Wolf that I have designed and created for the Country Side Council for Wales in Coed y Bleiddiau in the Vale of Ffestiniog. This replaces the dried willow sculpture of a howling wolf that has been there for four years. Some of you may have seen this when on a walk through the beautiful woods or from the train.

The making of the wolf can be seen at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SMxaYdl0cg

We await it to take root and grow when it will be clipped into shape more.

The howling wolf is sitting down and eventually will be interactive for people who come across it in the woods. You will be able to go inside the wolfs belly and come out at the end of the tail!

EXC ITING PROJECT - GLASCUBI

2010-03-20T10:19:00.000-07:00

My latest commission was for Theatr Na n'Og a childrens theatre company from Neath South Wales. They wanted scenary for their latest show 'GLASCUBI' which is a North American tale of a woodland spirit, due to start touring South Wales on the 22nd March 2010.

I created a tree with curley branches from willow, which has a metal frame. Also, 12 panels 2m x 1m for the back drop which was to represent the hills and mountains. These were made from willow and hedgerow materials to include over 20 different varieties of tree and plant materials.

I will post some better photos of the tree after the show starts.

The Wool and Willow Festival Plant Support Workshop Llanidloes

2009-06-19T14:28:00.000-07:00

Well done and thank you for all who attended the Willow Plant Support Workshop at

The Wool and Willow Festival, Llanidloes, June2009.

WILLOW SCULPTURE 'TREE OF LIFE'

2009-06-15T04:47:00.000-07:00

This Willow Sculpture was commissioned for The Gwanwyn Festival coordinated by Age Concern Cymru for 2008 and was installed at the new Environmental Field Centre at Margam Park in April 2009 for everyone to enjoy.

This Willow Sculpture is a representation of the Gwanwyn Festival logo and is constructed of dried willow. It is interactive with a seat around the outside for people to sit and enjoy the lovely surroundings at Margam www.gwanwyn.org

The Tree of Life being moved into place

Willow Sculpture workshop with Coleg Powys Art Students

2009-06-15T04:16:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos of the Coleg Powys of Newtown Art students participating in a Willow Sculpure workshop that I facilitated with them. It was a fun day with some interesting sculptures coming out from it.

This was in partnership with The Wool and Willow Festival at The Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes, Powys from 6th June to 27th June open every day including Sundays from 10.30 - 4.30 The annual Festival celebrates the best of local artists working with Wool and/or Willow. This years event Showcases makers to a very high standard and also has a extensive 'Learning Curve' programme of workshops so you can learn a new skill to if you wish.

2008-11-20T08:13:00.000-08:00

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