Last night I made a foray into the world of willow weaving thanks to a workshop run by Judith Needham at The Ashcroft Arts Centre. Described by Judith as "trying to wrestle an octopus", willow weaving does involve trying to wrangle damp willow lengths into shapes it has no desire to be in! We experimented with different ways to make hearts (the results of which are below) and I found it weirdly addictive. I'm already thinking about wrapping bits in wool and weaving feathers into the shapes. It is also tempting to sneak out in the dead of night leaving "Blair Witch"- esq effigies dangling from the trees and porches of my neighbors. Too "Wicker Man"? Perhaps......
Take a look at Judith Needham's website for images of her beautiful willow playhouses and information on willow weaving workshops. www.judithneedham.co.uk
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