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Join us this Christmas for a festive Willow Weaving workshop, where you will have the chance to make your very own 4 foot Christmas reindeer. Willow weaver Leilah Vyner will teach you the art of creating sculpture from willow rods and the random weave we use to make large and small sculptures.

Useful Information

Please make your way to the entrance to the Courtyard on arrival at Harewood, where a member of staff will be there to greet you.

All the tools are provided for the day, you can bring an apron if you want to protect your clothing.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided on the day. Please notify us upon booking of any dietary requirements you may have.

This workshop is suitable for beginners or people who have tried willow before and want to try something different. No prior experience is needed. Please note that people with severe Arthritis in their hands will find the activity painful.

Christmas Early Bird Booking open for Members only from 2 September. General tickets on sale from 9 September.

What's included?

• Full day workshop with Leilah
• You will come away with your very own festive willow reindeer
• Lunch and refreshments are included

About Leilah Vyner

Leilah Vyner is a full-time willow weaver based just outside Tadcaster, with her business Dragon Willow. She makes willow baskets, sculptures, fences, coffins and much more and has sculptures exhibited all around the world.

Last year Leilah showed her sculptures at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and you can see examples of her work in venues nationally, and more locally in Harrogate’s Valley Gardens, York’s Holmestead Park and the Kilnsey Park Estate Near Grassington.

www.dragonwillow.co.uk