Crafting willow structures for Forest Education Program
In 2025, the Coddiwomplers, renowned for their warmth, wit, and creativity, are organising several willow weaving events across the UK. The events are scheduled to take place at Deepdale Farmyard, Shore Hall UK, and the Faith Mission Centre in Suffolk (Holton, IP19 8NQ).
The first event is set for Saturday, May 17 at Shore Hall UK, though specific details about booking and requirements are to be found on the official pages closer to the event date. Another willow weaving session is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, starting at 10:00 AM in Holton. This event is part of a larger gathering or festival at the Faith Mission Centre, offering free general admission and various free youth activities.
Attendees are advised to bring their own lunch, though refreshments and snacks may be available for purchase. Parking is provided for event attendees. It's also recommended to wear stout shoes or boots and bring a travel mug (preferably unbreakable) and a camera if desired.
Participants can expect to leave these events with a handmade willow piece and practical ideas and projects for their Forest School setting. The events cover progression in willow weaving, buying, storing, and preparing willow for use. The Coddiwomplers, who have experience as basket makers, school teachers, and Forest School practitioners, will lead the sessions.
For the September event associated with Foundations 25, general admission is free, suggesting that the willow weaving session may also be free or included. Pricing details for other sessions, such as the May event at Shore Hall, were not specified in the results.
It's worth noting that the event takes place at a location operated by the Coddiwomplers, and further courses and skills days are offered by the organizer. Accredited training with SWT is mentioned, but details are not provided in this paragraph. Vouchers for future courses can be purchased via the online shop at www.our website.
For booking information and terms & conditions, please visit https://www.our website/wildlearninginfo. For any queries, you can contact Emma Keeble at emma.keeble@our website.
- In addition to the willow weaving events, the Coddiwomplers are exploring the concept of a Forest School lifestyle, offering a series of courses and skills days focusing on fashion-and-beauty and home-and-garden topics, for which vouchers can be purchased on their online shop.
- For those with a passion for nature and creativity, the Coddiwomplers are planning a unique Forest School festival in September, where apart from willow weaving, fashion-and-beauty and home-and-garden workshops could be featured, similar to the Foundations 25 gathering that includes free admission.
