Festive willow weaving workshop led by tutor Rachel Hutton to make Christmas decorations such as angels, trees and reindeer.
RHS Garden Harlow Carr is running a Christmas willow decorations workshop on Saturday 28 November, one of several festive sessions they've got lined up as winter sets in. It's led by Rachel Hutton, and you can choose between a morning or an afternoon slot, so it works whether you're a late riser or want your Saturday evening free.
The session mixes step-by-step projects with a bit of room to play. There's a list of things you can make—willow angels, willow Christmas trees, willow bark stars, woven stars of all sizes and mini reindeer—but you're not stuck to those. You've got the freedom to design your own using the range of materials on offer, so if you've got a specific idea in mind, you can go for it. It's a good setup if you're not sure where to start but still want to end up with something that feels like yours.
It's part of a wider winter programme the RHS is running across its gardens, with workshops led by gardening experts and artisan makers for both adults and children. Alongside the willow, there are other ways to make sustainable decorations—festive garlands, rag rugging and herbal tea blending—and the gardens host Christmas fairs and the return of RHS Glow, when the grounds are illuminated for Christmas. If you're in the mood for a full day of it, you could pair the workshop with a wander through the fair or a walk under the lights.
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Places are limited to 24, and booking is online. The cost is ÂŁ65, and the workshop is at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB.
