Weave a Willow Hen with Anna Twinam-Cauchi

Anna Twinam-Cauchi is running a willow weaving workshop at the Museum & Art Gallery, Worthing on Saturday 6 March 2027, starting at 10:15am. The session is an introduction to willow sculpture, and the project is a hen—something small enough for a garden or a windowsill.

It's aimed at beginners, so you don't need any prior experience to join in. Twinam-Cauchi describes it as a gentle, step-by-step experience with plenty of one-on-one tuition in a friendly small group, which is a good way to approach it if you've never worked with willow before. The session runs for 315 minutes—just over five hours—so there's plenty of time to get your head around the technique without feeling rushed. All the materials are provided, though you're welcome to bring your own secateurs and gardening gloves if you've got them. Hot drinks are on the house, but you'll need to bring a packed lunch.

Working with a natural material like willow is presented as a rewarding and grounding experience, and the slow pace of the morning fits that. It's for ages 16 and over, and since it's a small group, you'll get a fair bit of direct help as you go. By the end, you'll have a finished willow hen to take home.

Places start from £65.75, plus a £0.75 transaction fee. It runs on Saturday 6 March 2027, from 10:15am at the Museum & Art Gallery in Worthing.