It’s All About the Base! (March 29 & 30, 2025)

The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

In this two-day class we’ll explore round stake and strand bases. On the first day we will make a series of bases using different techniques. Based on the participant’s skill level, we will explore different methods of beginning the stake and strand base, move to twining and randing, different joins, spacing, and shaping. The second […]

$260

Willow Hare Sculpture (April 5 & 6, 2025, 9:00-4:30 both days)

The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

Join us to learn the basics of willow sculpture and make a lovely hare (rabbit) to sit in your garden this summer. It's amazing the personality that emerges from a pile of sticks. The finished piece will measure approximately 12-18" and wide 2-3' tall (including ears). This is a two-day class, April 5 & 6, […]

$250

Living Willow Tree (April 11, 2025, morning, 8:30-12:00)

The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

No previous weaving experience is necessary for this half-day (8:30 to 12:00 a.m.) workshop, Friday April 11, 2025! Make a harlequin-style tree with us. Using live willow rods, weave a gorgeous living tree. This tree is a beautiful focal point that will add interest to your garden for many years to come. Instructions for planting […]

$100

Living Willow Tree (April 11, 2025, afternoon, 1:00-4:30pm)

The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

No previous weaving experience is necessary for this half-day (1:00-4:30pm) workshop, April 11, 2025. Make a harlequin-style tree with us. Using live willow rods, weave a gorgeous living tree. This tree is a beautiful focal point that will add interest to your garden for many years to come. Instructions for planting and care are included. […]

$100

Spring Planters (April 13, 2025, morning, 8:30-12:00)

The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

Join us to make a beautiful spring or Easter planter using pussy willow and a combination of perennial and annual spring flowers. We will use some basketry and sculptural techniques to make these unique planters that will last through until summer. The perennials can then be transplanted to your garden, and replaced with summer plant […]

$60

Spring Planters (April 13, 2025, afternoon, 1:00-4:30 pm)

The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

Join us to make a beautiful spring or Easter planter using pussy willow and a combination of perennial and annual spring flowers. We will use some basketry and sculptural techniques to make these unique planters that will last through until summer. The perennials can then be transplanted to your garden, and replaced with summer plant […]

$60

Willow Obelisk (April 25, 2025, 8:00am-12pm)

The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

Join us to make a willow obelisk! All experience levels welcome. Our class will run from 8:00 am until 12 pm. Obelisks are the perfect support for climbing flowering vines, vegetables or simply for strings of fairy lights. Made from locally grown willow, this beautiful swirling structure will make a lovely focal point in your […]

$100

Side Weave Sampler (April 26 & 27, 2025)

The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

This class is all about getting your weave on! It’s another two-day class for beginners and improvers. Beginners will learn the difference between a wale and a rand, and why and when to use each. Try your hand at single and double weaves, changes of direction, zig zags, and wales. Improvers can work on exploring […]

$260

Willow Obelisk (May 3, 2025, morning class, 8:00am-12:00 pm)

The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

Join us to make a willow obelisk! All experience levels welcome. Create a garden obelisk in this half-day (morning, 8:00 - 12:00) workshop. It's the perfect support for flowering vines, climbing vegetables or a simple sring of fairy lights. Made from locally grown willow, this beautiful swirling structure will make a lovely focal point in […]

$100

Willow Obelisk (May 3, 2025, afternoon class, 1:00-5:00 pm)

The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

Join us to make a willow obelisk! All experience levels welcome. Create a garden obelisk in this half-day (1:00 to 5:00 p.m.) workshop. It's the perfect support for climbing flowering vines, vegetables or a simple string of fairy lights. Made from locally grown willow, this beautiful swirling structure will make a lovely focal point in […]

$100