Moongazing Hare Sculpture Workshop - Saturday 27th March 2027

Time: 10am – 4pm
Price: £100
Level: Beginner

Come and spend a creative day with experienced willow tutor Joe Gregory, learning to weave your own characterful moongazing hare using traditional techniques and beautiful English willow.

With over 15 years of teaching experience, this is Joe’s longest-running and most popular sculpture workshop, loved by hundreds of weavers. It’s a much-loved introduction to working with willow and a wonderful opportunity to discover how a simple, natural material can be transformed into an expressive, three-dimensional sculpture. Complete beginners and those with previous willow weaving experience are equally welcome.

Joe will guide you step by step, from building the initial framework to shaping your hare’s body and bringing it to life. You’ll learn how to shape, bend and weave the willow, with plenty of individual guidance and support along the way.

All tools and materials are provided, and you’ll leave with your own handmade willow hare ready to take pride of place in your home or garden. Treat it with a simple wood preservative and it can be enjoyed outdoors for years to come.

Come on your own or bring a friend and enjoy a satisfying day of creativity, learning and making something truly special.

Venue: Samlesbury War Memorial Hall

Cuerdale Lane
Samlesbury
Preston
PR5 0UY

Parking: Free car parking is available at the hall.

Nearby shops and lunch supplies: If you’d like to pick up lunch or any other essentials, EG Garage is approximately a five-minute walk away and has a Spar shop, Subway and Greggs counter.

What’s Included

• All tools and materials, including quality English willow

• A finished willow hare sculpture to take home

• Expert tuition, individual guidance and support throughout the day

• Access to examples and inspiration to help you develop your own sculpture

• Tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day

Please bring a packed lunch.

Who It’s For

• Complete beginners and those with some willow weaving experience

• Anyone looking for a fun, hands-on creative experience

• Those keen to develop their sculptural weaving skills

• Solo visitors, groups of friends or anyone looking for a thoughtful creative gift

What to Wear & Know

• Wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting messy, avoiding loose or dangling items

• Wear comfortable, covered-toe shoes

• Keep jewellery to a minimum

• You’ll need to be able to stand for periods of time and have good hand mobility

Come and enjoy a relaxed and inspiring day working with willow, learning traditional weaving techniques and creating a sculpture full of character. You’ll leave with a beautiful handmade hare of your own, ready to find its place in your home or garden.

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