Willow Weaving Christmas Stars at Oak Tree Alpacas

Oak Tree Alpacas is hosting a willow weaving workshop on Sunday 29 November, where you'll spend the afternoon making Christmas stars. It's held at Oak Tree Farm, Park Avenue, Woodborough, NG14 6EB, and the session starts at 13:30. The whole thing takes place right next to the herds of alpacas that live on the farm, in a spot that looks out over a garden and the surrounding woodland, so you've got the animals and the trees as your backdrop while you work.

Lucy leads the session, and she doesn't just hand you the materials and leave you to it. She talks the group through the different types of willow and the weaving process itself, so you'll get a proper sense of how it all comes together. Everyone leaves with at least two or three Christmas decorations to display indoors or outdoors, rather than just one. A reasonable level of hand strength is needed to work the willow, but there's help and guidance on hand throughout the afternoon, so you're not left struggling if you hit a snag.

The group is kept small, with up to six people, and all the materials and tools are provided, so you don't need to bring anything with you. Tickets are £46.21, which includes herbal tea and homemade cake to keep you going. They're sold through Eventbrite.