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Willow Obelisks Workshop

  • Butser Ancient Farm Chalton Lane Hampshire, PO8 0BG United Kingdom (map)

Learn the traditional and sustainable craft of willow weaving. Discover how to weave two obelisks in different sizes, perfect for the garden or for houseplants. Led by artist and heritage craftsperson Mandie Molyneux, engage with creativity and relax into a mediative rhythm as you craft from natural materials.

A certain degree of dexterity is ideal, but help will be given. 

About the workshop

  • One-day workshop, 10am - 3pm with a break for lunch

  • Learn to weave one large obelisk and one small obelisk, suitable for indoor plants or outside.

  • Relaxing & welcoming, female-led & beginner-friendly

  • Set in the unique surroundings of Butser Ancient Farm’s historic buildings

Mandie Molyneux has almost thirty years workshop experience, training other artists in workshop facilitation, lecturing and teaching in universities, along with curating and hanging exhibitions in mainstream galleries. Mandie has a passion for creating with foraged natural materials, and continues to enjoy learning and practising new skills that she relishes in sharing.

Included in your ticket

Entrance to the farm, a day’s tuition and expertise, and all the tools and materials necessary to create one large obelisk and one small obelisk suitable for indoor plants or outside.

workshop info

Please wear sensible clothing and footwear for this workshop. Lunch is not included, although sandwiches (subject to availability), hot and cold drinks, and snacks are sold in our gift shop. You’re also welcome to bring a packed lunch.

This workshop is intended for adults, but suitable for ages 16+. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults must also have a workshop tickets themselves.


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