Floral Arrangement in a Willow Vase
Hybrid workshop combining floristry with basketry
Workshop Overview
This hybrid workshop combines two skills into one day of learning. You will learn how to make a willow vase using traditional stake and strand techniques such as waling and randing followed by a masterclass in floral arrangements taught by Steve from the Florist of Cardiff. This is a fully packed heritage crafts day filled with lots of learning. Not only will you be able to display a beautiful and unusual floral arrangement in your home (or give as a gift) but you will also be able to own your creativity and amaze friends, family and neighbours when you tell them you made it.
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What You Will Learn
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During this workshop, you will:
- Examine the essential equipment used for basketmaking;
- Examine the essential equipment used for floristry;
- How to handle willow safely;
- Follow health and safety procedures when using basketmaking and floristry equipment;
- Discuss the way in which willow is prepared correctly for basketmaking;
- Learn stake and strand techniques for basketmaking;
- Learn how to lay down a border;
- Use traditional floristry techniques to create a bouquet;
- How to trim cut flowers for an arrangement;
- Learn placing techniques to create a balanced arrangement;
- Discuss techniques for keeping your cut flowers looking good for as long as possible;
- Discuss the care of your willow vase to get years of enjoyment.
What You Take Home
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Learners will take home a finished willow vase complete with a beautiful floral arrangement.
Important Details
The Rural Skills Centre will provide:
- All materials and equipment for the workshop will be provided;
- Tea/Coffee and lots of cake;
- Lunch (let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements);
- Parking; and
- Accessible facilities.
Suitability
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This workshop is suitable for anyone with an interest in basketmaking and floristry.
Schedule
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Time | Activity |
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10:00 | Tea and biscuits on arrival, registration and welcome |
10:15 | Health and safety in Willow work environment |
10:30 | Making a stake and strand base and stake up sides |
11:15 | Tea/Coffee and homemade cake |
11:30 | Make side of basket using techniques such as waling and randing |
13:30 | Lunch |
14:15 | Lay down border |
15:00 | Create floral arrangement for basketry vase |
16:00 | Tea/Coffe and homemade cake |
17:00 | Workshop finishes |
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Tutors
This workshop is taught by Steve from The Florist of Cardiff and Gill from Rural Skills Centre.