Willow Bird Feeder Workshop

Create a collection of birdfeeders out of willow to encourage those feathered friends. Use a range of weaving methods and willow types to make attractive fat ball or bird-feed holders for the garden. Learn about the different types of willow and their uses in crafts, and take away some simple weave techniques which can be used to make many more feeders or home decorations.

Jane Fletcher joined us as a new tutor last year, expanding the range of willow workshops that we offer at RHS Rosemoor. She has been exploring possibilities with willow for 18 years, running workshops and establishing a nursery, Really Useful Plants, in Starcross, Devon. Amongst other things, they specialise in growing willow species as ornamental and wildlife plants as well as for hedging, sculpture, basketry, floristry and craft purpose.

Jane has a Foundation Degree in Environmental Art and Rural Crafts, with a background in facilitation and supportive roles as a Rural Skills Tutor, and Therapeutic Conservation and Horticulture based support worker. She is passionate about traditional crafts and nature connection, and is keen to engage others with the joy of working with willow.

You may also like the following events from RHS Garden Rosemoor:

• This Thursday, 18th September, 11:00 am, Healthy Hedgecutting Workshop in Bideford
• This Saturday, 20th September, 02:00 pm, Spring Colour Bulb Planting Workshop in Bideford
• This Saturday, 20th September, 07:00 pm, Early Evening Bat Walk in Bideford

Also check out other Workshops in Bideford, Arts events in Bideford.