Creating With Willow

Discover the versatility of willow and explore a variety of creative projects, from weaving practical items to crafting decorative pieces. Each activity is designed to be hands-on and engaging, giving participants a chance to connect with this traditional material in new ways. We can facilitate experiences for up to 200 people, depending on the chosen location. Group numbers listed for each activity refer to a session per tutor, and for larger groups we may recommend running concurrent or parallel sessions with multiple tutors.

Botanical Sphere🌸

Get hands-on with nature in this therapeutic Botanical Sphere Workshop. Participants will weave a rustic willow globe and enhance it with a planting pouch filled with seasonal flowers, adding colour and life to their creation. Step by step, you’ll learn how to twist, turn, and interlock willow to form a striking 3D shape before transforming it into a living botanical display—perfect as a garden feature, seasonal décor, or a vibrant centrepiece. No experience is needed, just curiosity and creativity. Ideal for corporate groups, this workshop blends craft, wellbeing, and nature connection, leaving everyone with a flourishing handmade sphere.

Group Size:

12 - 20 per session.

Location:

All locations.

Duration:

3 hrs.

Benefits:

🌱 Creative collaboration; 💡 Mindful focus; 🤝 Nature connection.

❤️ Willow Hearts & Stars

Get crafty with natural willow in this hands-on Hearts & Stars Workshop. Participants learn to bend, twist, and weave willow into rustic hearts or sparkling stars – perfect for decorating homes, gardens, or gifting. Step by step, you’ll enjoy a playful, tactile experience that sparks creativity and relaxation.

Suitable for all skill levels, this session is ideal for corporate groups seeking a fun, engaging, and mindful team activity. Everyone leaves with a handmade keepsake and a sense of accomplishment, enjoying the satisfaction of creating something beautiful by hand.

 

Group Size:

12 - 20 per session / per tutor

Location:

All locations.

Duration:

1 hr - 3 hrs depending on size and quantity made.

Benefits:

🌿 Creativity & Focus; 🤝 Teamwork & Collaboration; 🌱 Mindful Experience.

🪷 Willow Dragonfly

Unleash your creativity in this whimsical Willow Dragonfly Workshop, where participants weave a decorative dragonfly perfect for gardens, flower beds, or home walls. Using natural, sustainably sourced willow, you’ll learn basic weaving techniques to shape flowing wings and give your piece character and charm.

Ideal for beginners, this relaxing, hands-on session encourages focus, creativity, and mindful engagement with nature. Perfect for corporate groups, it provides a playful break from routine. Each participant leaves with a unique, handmade sculpture – a tangible reminder of skill, imagination, and shared creative experience.

Group Size:

12 - 20 per session.

Location:

All locations.

Duration:

1 hr (sml); Large 2.3 hrs. (as show in photo).

Benefits:

✨ Imagination & Innovation; 🌱 Calm & Mindfulness; 🤝 Collaboration & Connection.

🌙 Dream Catcher

Explore creativity and tradition in this hands-on Dream Catcher Workshop, inspired by the ancestral craft of Native American dream catchers. Participants shape a willow hoop and weave a personalised web using colourful yarns, beads, feathers, and other natural embellishments. Guided step by step, this session encourages mindfulness, self-expression, and a tactile connection with natural materials.

Ideal for corporate groups, it provides a relaxing, inspiring break from the everyday. Everyone leaves with a unique handmade dream catcher – a tangible reminder of creativity, focus, and shared experience.

Group Size:

12 - 30 per session.

Location:

All locations.

Duration:

1 hr.

Benefits:

✨ Creativity & Inspiration; 🌱 Mindfulness & Relaxation; 🤝 Teamwork & Engagement.

🌿 Botanical Dreams

Combine creativity and nature in this hands-on workshop where your team will craft a unique botanical dreamcatcher. Begin by weaving a wreath base from willow and learning how to create a web within it using garden twine. Next, add a selection of small succulents to transform your dreamcatcher into a striking hanging botanical decoration, perfect for brightening any indoor or outdoor space.

Rooted in Ojibwe culture, dreamcatchers were originally “spider web charms” used as protective talismans. This workshop blends heritage craft with botanical artistry, offering a mindful, collaborative, and visually rewarding team experience.

Group Size:

12 - 20 per session.

Location:

All locations.

Duration:

2.5 hrs.

Benefits:

🎨 Creativity & Expression; 🤝 Collaboration; 🌱 Mindful Engagement.

🦋 Willow Butterfly Workshop

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on Willow Butterfly Workshop, inspired by traditional willow weaving techniques. Participants learn how to bend, twist, and interlace willow to form delicate, decorative butterflies, creating graceful wings and a unique character for each piece. Guided step by step, the session encourages mindfulness, self-expression, and a tactile connection with natural materials.

Perfect for corporate groups, this workshop provides a relaxing, imaginative break from routine. Each participant leaves with a handcrafted willow butterfly – a beautiful keepsake and a tangible reminder of shared creativity and teamwork.

 

Group Size:

12 - 20 per session / per tutor.

Location:

All locations

Duration:

1.5 hr (sml); 2.5 hr (med); 5 hrs (lrg - as shown in photo).

Benefits:

✨ Creativity & Imagination; 🌱 Mindfulness & Relaxation; 🤝 Collaboration & Engagement

🪵 Small Willow Crafts

Explore the joy of willow weaving in this hands-on Small Decorative Willow Crafts Workshop, creating charming pieces such as flat woven fish, hearts, trees, stars, birds, butterflies, and other seasonal shapes. Using natural, sustainably sourced willow, participants learn basic weaving and shaping techniques, guided step by step to develop unique decorative items.

Ideal for corporate groups, this creative session encourages mindfulness, focus, and playful experimentation with natural materials. Everyone leaves with a collection of handcrafted pieces – perfect for home décor or gifting – and a tangible reminder of shared creativity and skill development.

Group Size:

12 - 30 per session / per tutor

Location:

All locations.

Duration:

1hr, 2.5 hr and 5 hr.

Benefits:

✨ Creativity & Imagination; 🌱 Mindfulness & Focus; 🤝 Collaboration & Connection.

⭐ Traditional Swedish Star

Discover the charm of Nordic tradition in this hands-on Traditional Swedish Star Workshop. Participants use contrasting willows to weave two stars, which are then joined together to create a striking Traditional Swedish Star. Different sizes can be combined for a unique effect, resulting in a decorative piece perfect for seasonal displays or festive décor. Guided step by step, this tactile session combines craftsmanship with creativity, offering a mindful and engaging experience.

Ideal for corporate groups, the workshop encourages patience, collaboration, and playful creativity. Everyone leaves with a finished star – a beautiful, handcrafted keepsake.

Group Size:

12 - 20 per session / per tutor

Location:

All locations

Duration:

1.5 hr (single); 2.5 hrs. (double as show in above photo).

Benefits:

✨ Creativity & Skill; 🌱 Mindfulness & Focus; 🤝 Teamwork & Engagement.

🧺 Wooden-Based Asymmetric Willow Basket

Explore creativity and traditional craft in this hands-on Asymmetric Willow Basket Workshop. Using a pre-drilled wooden base and natural willow, participants learn classic weaving techniques to create an organic, asymmetric basket with a unique, flowing design. Guided step by step, the session encourages experimentation, focus, and hands-on problem-solving.

Ideal for corporate groups, this workshop combines skill-building, teamwork, and mindful engagement with natural materials. Each participant leaves with a small but distinctive, handcrafted basket – perfect for home décor, storage, or gifting – and a tangible reminder of shared creativity and accomplishment.

 

Group Size:

12 per session / per tutor

Location:

All locations

Duration:

3 hrs

Benefits:

✨ Creativity & Innovation; 🌱 Mindfulness & Focus; 🤝 Teamwork & Collaboration.

👼 Willow Angel

Craft your very own Willow Angel in this inspiring and hands-on workshop. Using natural willow, you’ll learn simple weaving and binding techniques to shape either a small angel, perfect as a decoration or gift, or a larger angel, ideal as a striking feature for your home or garden.

This workshop is beginner-friendly and guided step by step, encouraging creativity, mindfulness, and a connection with natural materials. By the end, you’ll leave with a beautiful handcrafted angel – a symbol of peace, protection, and inspiration to cherish for years to come.

Group Size:

12 - 20 per session / per tutor

Location:

All locations

Duration:

1 hr (sml) 2.5 hrs (lrg as shown in photo)

Benefits:

🌱 Mindful creativity; ✨ Seasonal charm; 👐 Handcrafted keepsake.

🎄 Christmas Decorations 

Step into the festive spirit with our Willow Christmas Decorations Workshop! Using natural willow, you’ll have the chance to create a selection of beautiful handcrafted decorations, choosing from a range of festive favourites such as little Reindeer, Stars, Hearts, Angels, and Christmas Tree decorations.

This workshop is designed to be fun and creative, with the freedom to make one special piece or try your hand at several. Guided step by step, you’ll learn traditional willow weaving techniques while embracing the joy of making something unique and meaningful for the season.

Leave with your own rustic decorations – perfect for your tree, home, or as heartfelt handmade gifts.

 

Group Size:

12 - 20 per tutor

Location:

All locations

Duration:

1 hr - 2.5 hr

Benefits:

🎨 Creative self-expression; 🤝 Team bonding; 🌿 Mindful making.

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Celebrate the festive season with your team through a creative, nature-inspired experience. Our Corporate Christmas Wreath Workshop invites colleagues to unwind and connect while crafting beautiful, sustainable wreaths using natural materials — including willow, fresh seasonal foliage, dried seed heads, seed pods, and grasses.

Guided by our expert tutors, your team will enjoy a relaxed, hands-on session that encourages collaboration, creativity, and wellbeing. This workshop offers the perfect blend of festive spirit and sustainability, leaving everyone with a stunning handmade wreath and a shared sense of achievement.

🎄 A memorable and meaningful team celebration!

Group Size:

12 - 20 per tutor

Location:

All locations

Duration:

2.5 hr

Benefits:

🌿 Team Connection, 🌎 Sustainable Impact, 💡 Creative Wellbeing.

🐦 Willow Birdhouse 

Bring your team together in this hands-on Willow Birdhouse Workshop, a creative and purposeful activity that blends traditional craft with environmental care. Using a wooden tabletop jig, participants will weave natural willow into sturdy birdhouses, learning new skills while enjoying the mindful rhythm of working with natural materials.

Perfect for corporate away days or team-building events, this workshop encourages collaboration, conversation, and a shared sense of achievement. Each birdhouse not only showcases your team’s creativity but also provides a welcoming habitat for small garden birds – a lasting contribution to nature and a meaningful reminder of the day.

Group Size:

12 - 20 per session / per tutor

Location:

All locations

Duration:

2.5 hrs (med) or 3.5 hrs (lrg), (as shown in photo).

Benefits:

🌿 Hands-on creativity; 🤝 Team collaboration; 🐦 Nature connection.

🐦 Willow Hanging Birdfeeder 

Strengthen team connections while giving something back to nature in this Willow Hanging Birdfeeder Workshop. Using sustainably sourced willow, your group will learn simple weaving techniques to craft beautiful, functional birdfeeders that support local wildlife.

Guided step by step, the process is relaxed, creative, and beginner-friendly – encouraging conversation, collaboration, and a mindful break from the everyday. By the end of the session, each participant will leave with a handcrafted birdfeeder that provides a valuable food source for small birds while showcasing the natural beauty of willow.

Group Size:

12 - 20 per session / per tutor.

Location:

All locations.

Duration:

2 hrs - 2.5 hrs depending on detail.

Benefits:

🌿 Sustainability; 🤝 Collaboration; 🐦 Positive impact.

🌳 Living Willow Harlequin Tree 

Bring your team together in this unique and rewarding Living Willow Harlequin Tree Workshop. Available seasonally from January to early April, this experience uses freshly coppiced, sustainably sourced willow to weave and plant an elegant harlequin tree – a living structure that continues to grow and thrive long after the workshop ends.

This hands-on, creative session encourages teamwork, focus, and problem-solving as colleagues shape the striking diamond-patterned design. Perfect for corporate groups, it offers a mindful break from the everyday while reinforcing sustainability values.

Each tree created is not only a beautiful reminder of the day but also a lasting contribution to a greener future.

Group Size:

12 - 20 per session / per tutor

Location:

All locations.

Duration:

1 hr (sml); 2.5 hrs (sml + lrg).

Benefits:

🌿 Sustainability; 🤝 Teamwork; 🌳 Lasting legacy.

🌿 Willow Swallow

Soar into creativity with our Willow Swallow Workshop! Participants will craft a charming swallow sculpture using traditional willow weaving techniques—binding, sewing, and weaving—to create a delicate, woodland-inspired piece. Perfect as unique décor or a garden feature, this hands-on session encourages focus, creativity, and playful exploration. Guided by expert tutors, the workshop is suitable for all skill levels, making it ideal for corporate teams seeking a memorable and engaging away day. Step away from the office, enjoy the calming process of creation, and leave with a beautiful handmade swallow sculpture.

Group Size:

12 - 20 per session/tutor

Location:

All locations

Duration:

2.5 hrs - 3 hrs.

Benefits:

🤝 Stronger Connections; 🌱 Boosted Wellbeing; 💡 Creative Thinking.

🌿 WILLOW & WELLBEING EXPERIENCES

Creative Expression Meets Inner Calm

Willow & Wellbeing is a unique experience that blends the mindful art of willow weaving 🌱 with restorative practices led by our in-house wellbeing specialists 🧘‍♀️. Teams can step away from the workplace to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with themselves and nature through hands-on creativity and guided mindfulness exercises such as Qigong, breathwork, meditation, or forest-inspired activities 🌳. Creating willow sculptures side by side encourages focus, reflection, and playful exploration, offering a relaxing yet engaging way to foster personal and team growth. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to create and unwind.

Group Size:

12 - 40 per session/tutor

Location:

All outdoor locations.

Duration:

Half day, full day or multi-day retreats.

Benefits:

🤝 Stronger Connections, 🌱 Boosted Wellbeing, 💡 Creative Thinking.

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