Willow Plant Supports
The plant supports use several traditional basketry weaves in the structure with a finished height of about 5' - 6' tall. Sweet peas or runner beans can be trained up over the upright framework. After the summer season has finished, the supports can be left outside with LED lights to add height and interest to your winter borders.
This workshop takes place in a large outside barn with plenty of space for the extra long willow. If it's sunny and warm enough we may move outside to take advantage of the amazing views all around of Ingleborough, Whernside and Ribblehead. There are 10-12 places on each workshop and Phil is a very popular tutor so make sure that you book early to avoid disappointment.
Phil has been coming to Broadrake for a number of years now. His relaxed, gentle teaching style will guide the group through all the processes to make sure that everyone masters the basic skills for each stage of the willow structure.
He lives in NW Cumbria where he grows his own sustainable willow for basket-making, garden structures and also bird sculptures, all popular workshop topics. There is a link to his website here..