Willow Owl Workshop

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Course code: S11W

Discover the creative potential of willow, learn the basic techniques and then weave your own Owl from locally sourced willow to take home. To learn the creative potential of willow, how to source it, how to prepare it, the different types and what works best for what project.

when

From 08 Feb 2025
Sat 10:00-16:00

One day

Date
08 Feb 2025
Time
10:00 to 16:00

with Sarah Edwards

where

Stoke Lodge 

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN


fees

full fee for this course: £80.00, concession fee: £48.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Create one of these enchanting creatures for your garden. </span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">To learn the creative potential of willow, how to source it, how to prepare it, the different types and what works best for what project. Create one of these enchanting creatures for your garden. Discover the creative potential of willow, learn the basic techniques and then weave your own Owl from locally sourced willow to take home The course is for anyone who would like to work with willow, novice or experienced learners alike.</span></p>

Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No</span></p>

Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No</span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Further willow workshops to develop skills in all aspects of willow weaving.</span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Yes. Materials cost: £15 cash per student, payable to the tutor on the day.</span></p>

What should students bring?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">secateurs, stanley knife, old clothing or an apron, as willow is bent and shaped against the body and this can sometimes be messy. Please also bring a packed lunch.</span></p>

Teaching method/style?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Practical, demonstration then guided step by step practical application.</span></p>

Refunds and cancellations

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.</span></span></span></p>