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Autumn Basket Willow Crafting Workshop

Craft and unravel a willow basket with local artist Jane Kelly, learning to create one of your own masterpieces

Workshop Announcement: Crafting Autumn Baskets with Willow Branches
Workshop Announcement: Crafting Autumn Baskets with Willow Branches

Autumn Basket Willow Crafting Workshop

At Lackford Heath Reserve, a unique opportunity awaits those with an interest in crafting and nature. The Suffolk Wildlife Trust is hosting a Willow Weaving course for beginners and improvers, scheduled for an unspecified date.

The course is run by Jane, who honed her weaving skills eight years ago with the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. With her guidance, participants will create a small basket with built-in handles by the end of the event.

The event takes place at the location identified by the What3Words address: pencils.reckons.complies. The Centre and cafe, both wheelchair accessible, will serve savory food and sweet treats from 10am-4pm. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided during the event.

No prior experience is required, but a degree of manual dexterity and finger strength is necessary. Comfortable clothing including trousers is recommended for the event. An accessible toilet is available at the location, and a hearing loop system is in place to cater to those with hearing difficulties.

The event runs based on a minimum number of participants. If the course is full, express interest in future opportunities or be added to a reserve list by contacting TeamWilder@our website or the main phone number 01284728706. The contact details for inquiries are also available on this number and via email at lackford.engagement@our website.

Your booking for this event is non-refundable and non-transferable. Vouchers for future courses can be purchased via the online shop at www.our website. All materials and tools will be provided for the weaving course.

When booking, ensure the email/contact address is correct, as event joining instructions will be sent to that address. In case of non-receipt of event joining instructions after booking, contact lackford.engagement@our website.

The full Terms & Conditions can be found at https://www.our website/wildlearninginfo. If you cannot attend the course, please note that no refunds or transfers will be issued.

Parking information is not specified in the paragraph. For more details, visit the Suffolk Wildlife Trust's official website or contact the visitor center. The Willow Weaving course at Lackford Heath Reserve is set to be an enriching experience for both beginners and improvers, so don't miss out on this opportunity to learn a new skill while contributing to the conservation of the local wildlife.

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