Description
Join willow artist Ruth for a hands-on workshop creating beautiful, practical birdfeeders from locally grown willow.
Join willow artist Ruth for a hands-on workshop creating beautiful, practical birdfeeders from locally grown willow.
Event length: Tuesday 8 July, 10am-12.30pm
Meet at: Gosforth Nature Reserve, Salter's Lane, Gosforth, NE3 5EP
Event cost: NHSN Members £25, Non-members £30
About this Event
Discover the joy of willow weaving in this welcoming and hands-on workshop, where you'll learn to create your own conical birdfeeders using locally grown, spray-free willow. Suitable for beginners and families alike, this session offers a chance to learn traditional techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Participants will have the opportunity to make one or two willow birdfeeders to take home and use in their own gardens. No previous experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and get creative with natural materials. Light refreshments will be provided.
Recommended Equipment
You don't need to bring anything with you, we'll provide everything you need!
About RuthRuth is a willow artist with 29 years of experience working with communities and groups across the Northeast. More than a maker, she’s a participatory creative, workshop facilitator, and lead artist, known for using willow weaving as a tool to boost wellbeing, creativity, and connection. Ruth brings deep knowledge and care to her workshops, supporting individuals of all skill levels to develop hands-on abilities and enjoy the mindful, meditative process of working with willow. She has a long track record of mentoring, community collaboration, and enhancing outdoor spaces with beautiful, functional art created by and for the people who use them.
About the Project
This workshop is facilitated by the Natures Cure in Time of Need: New Voices for North East Nature project, made possible by the genorisity of NHSN Members and the National Lottery Herritage Fund.