Willow Weaving
Willow Weaving
Overview
Chaz brings a warm, patient, and endlessly enthusiastic approach to working with willow after decades of teaching. Whether you’re completely new to the craft or looking to refresh your skills, these sessions offer a relaxed introduction to traditional weaving techniques, with projects you can enjoy at home or in your garden.
Each workshop guides you through shaping, tension, and weaving, helping you create beautiful, practical, and decorative pieces while gaining confidence in this heritage craft.
Obelisk & Bird Feeder
Sculptural Hare
Dragonfly Sculpture
Wall Flower
Berry Basket
A really good and informative course with lots of help in a lovely barn. Me and my sister have never done willow basket making and found we had plenty of help and encouragement…I really recommend a great day out with a lovely lunch in the café. Plenty of tea and coffee on hand as well.
What You’ll Learn
Materials & Selection: How to choose and combine flowers, foliage and grasses for colour, texture and balance.
Preparation: How to get your stems ready so everything holds its shape beautifully.
Construction: How to build your piece from scratch, attaching blooms securely as you go.
Finishing: How to layer, fill and style your finished piece so it looks just right.
Who are flower workshops for?
These workshops are ideal for anyone who loves flowers, nature and creativity – no experience necessary. Each session is beginner-friendly and designed to be a genuinely enjoyable, feel-good experience from start to finish.
Whether you’re looking for a fun evening out, a lovely way to mark a seasonal occasion, or simply a creative break from everyday life, the Flower Arranging programme offers something special. The small group sizes and relaxed pace mean there’s room for you to experiment, ask questions and make something you’re truly proud of.
Key Details
When: various
Duration: various
Class Size: various
Cost: various
Materials: All materials are provided.
Times or dates don’t suit? Let us know, and join a waiting list.
About the Tutor
Chaz Friend
Chaz Friend is the willow artist behind Wayside Willow, sharing the craft of willow weaving with schools, community groups and adults across the Midlands and beyond. After 24 years as a primary teacher, Chaz followed his passion for heritage crafts and has been teaching willow weaving since 2014.
Friendly, patient and endlessly enthusiastic about the possibilities of willow, Chaz brings warmth, humour and deep knowledge to every workshop he runs — creating a relaxed, encouraging environment where makers of all levels can thrive.
What’s included in the price?
All materials are included.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts.