Workshops
A variety of workshops at different venues, prices will vary depending if catering options.
Toby's Garden Festival
Mini Workshop's
I’m delighted to be returning to Toby’s Garden Festival in 2026, running willow weaving workshops on Friday and Saturday (morning and afternoon sessions available).
You can choose to create either a bee or a little owl. Both are beginner-friendly and perfect for adding handmade character to your garden.
Tickets are available directly through the festival website, and spaces are limited.





3 tickets leftPheasant or Chicken WorkshopWed 01 AprWinsham
5 tickets leftBee or Dragonfly WorkshopThu 23 AprWells
3 tickets leftOwl or Heron workshopTue 28 AprPoole
5 tickets leftFrame BasketWed 06 MayWells
5 tickets leftLeaping Hare WorkshopThu 07 MayWells
6 tickets leftPig or Sheep WorkshopTue 12 MayWinsham
7 tickets leftLeaping Hare WorkshopWed 13 MayPoole
12 tickets leftBee or Dragonfly Workshop (Media Day)Thu 11 JunWinsham
2 tickets leftPig or Sheep WorkshopTue 16 JunWells
10 tickets leftPig or Sheep WorkshopThu 25 JunPoole
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6 tickets leftDeer WorkshopWed 08 JulWells
10 tickets leftPheasant or Chicken WorkshopThu 09 JulWinsham
3 tickets leftFrame BasketTue 14 JulWinsham
9 tickets leftOwl or Red Kite WorkshopWed 22 JulWinsham
11 tickets leftDeer WorkshopThu 23 JulPoole
6 tickets leftFrame BasketTue 01 SeptWells
8 tickets leftDeer WorkshopWed 09 SeptWinsham
8 tickets leftOwls WorkshopThu 10 SeptWells
10 tickets leftChicken or Pheasant WorkshopThu 17 SeptPoole
Reviews
Frances Saunders
A really enjoyable and creative day that ended up with a sculpture to take home that far exceeded my expectations. Jo is an excellent teacher with an engaging style that kept us all motivated, especially when we were got tired from concentrating. Her knowledge of the craft and choice of materials was inspirational. The time flew by! I would recommend a session with Jo to anyone, regardless of their artistic abilities. You could surprise yourself for what you can achieve in 9 hours!
Lesley Watson
The leaping hare course was fabulous....I loved it. The tutor, Jo, was really great....explaining everything really well, offering continued support & was extremely warm and welcoming. I was surprised what can be achieved in a day. I was pleased with the outcome & would definitely recommend it.
Ian L
Another terrific day willow sculpting at Walford Mill. Jo is a fantastic and engaging tutor, and made the day all the more enjoyable. Although a pig sculpting day, is arranged to sculpt a second unicorn for my granddaughters, to join the first in their garden from a previous deer/unicorn sculpting class. This class enabled me to explore some new ideas, and to learn and practice more willow working under Jo's lovely guidance.
