Tue 23 Jun
|The Straw Yard
The Workshop Series - An Introduction to Willow Weaving
A willow weaving workshop aimed at beginners
Time & Location
23 Jun 2026, 18:00 – 20:30
The Straw Yard, The Straw Yard, The Barracks, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DF, UK
About the event
Welcome to The Workshop Series - An Introduction to…
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The Straw Yard would like to introduce you to your new creative skill.
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This series of evening workshops will be led by local creative practitioners offering you an introduction to their chosen craft. As well as supporting the local creative community you’ll learn new skills, meet new people and have a laugh at the same time…oh and did we mention that a complimentary welcome drink and nibbles are included in your ticket price!
THIS WORKSHOP:
An Introduction to…Willow Weaving
Led by Anna Turnbull (of Biteabout Arts)
DATE:
Tuesday 23 June
WORKSHOP LOCATION:
The Straw Yard
START TIME:
5:30pm - Complimentary Welcome Drinks
6pm - Workshop Starts
FINISH TIME:
8:30pm
LENGTH:
2 hours (there will be a 30 minute break)
*Complimentary nibbles will be provided in the studio during your half time break.
When purchasing your ticket please share any dietary requirements.
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:
An Introduction to Willow Weaving… Swallows and Swifts
Using soaked willow, and a simple basketry technique, Anna will guide you through the process of creating a swallow or swift wall sculpture
ABOUT ANNA, YOUR CREATIVE PRACTITIONER:
Anna Turnbull, of Biteabout Arts, is a local artist who works predominantly with willow and wool.
Anna’s work is inspired by the rural landscape of North Northumberland in which she lives and works. She references the wildlife, the organic forms, the rich colours and textures of nature. She grows a variety of willows and uses this and other locally grown materials in her work.
She is known for her sculptural work in willow in which she observes movement, shapes, forms, the flow of muscles, directions, lines and tensions.
Anna also creates traditional and contemporary baskets; and original hand felted items including vessels, scarves, wraps and pictures.
She welcomes commissions.
As an experienced teacher she also delivers workshops at various venues including her studio at Biteabout Farm, near Lowick, Berwick upon Tweed.
If you would like to learn more about Biteabout Arts head to:
These workshops are aimed at people aged 18 years and above.
OTHER WORKSHOPS WITHIN THE SERIES INCLUDE:
26.05.26 - An Introduction to…Freestyle Embroidery with Jennie Howes
07.07.26 - An Introduction to…Crochet with Joanna Walke
https://www.thestrawyard.co.uk/event-details/the-workshop-series-an-introduction-to-crochet
08.09.26 - An Introduction to…Intuitive Drawing with Ross Whatmore
13.10.26 - An Introduction to…Black Kurinuki Ceramics
Tickets
Standard Ticket
£46.00
+£1.15 ticket service fee
Total
£0.00