Workshops take place every month throughout the year at Kings Cliffe Village Hall. The newly re-furbished hall is situated on Church Walk next to the pocket park and willow brook. The cost for adults is £38.00 which includes materials, tuition and refreshments (tea, coffee and biscuits). All workshops are suitable for beginners. There are 10 places on each workshop. Tools will be provided on the day but it's helpful if you can bring along a pen knife, cushion to kneel on, string and secateurs. To book a place, print out the booking form and send, with a cheque for the full amount to Sue Kirk (address is on the contact page). You will then receive more details about the workshop and a map. Sunday Jan 27th Round Baskets Make a simple stake and strand round basket using Somerset and Kings Cliffe willow. A good starter basket or if you're wishing to improve your skills try a different side weave or add a handle. Sunday Feb 24th Frame Baskets A traditional gypsy basket, the frame or ribbed basket is an easy alternative to the stake and strand basket. We will be using freshly cut willow, grown in Kings Cliffe to add colour and texture to the basic weave. Sunday March 9th Easter Egg Baskets Weave a small round basket with a handle, suitable for a child to collect eggs in. Alternatively the basket could contain chocolate eggs for Easter gifts, or be used to collect soft fruit in the summer. Sunday March 30th Willow Birds Make your own chicken, goose or pheasant using Somerset willow. The end result can stand 18" high and look great in the garden. If you want to make another type of bird just bring along an image and we'll have a go! Sunday April 6th or 27th Garden Structures A popular workshop. You can learn alot with a few basic skills. Dragonflies, bird nest pouches, hanging baskets or fan trellis. Sunday May 11th or 25th Plant Climbers Spend the day making a variety of different shaped plant climbers or a set of identical climbers for your garden. Heights vary from 18" to 6" tall. Beginners can usually make between 2-3 climbers in a day. Sunday June 29th Round Baskets Make a simple stake and strand round basket using Somerset and Kings Cliffe willow. A good starter basket or if youre wishing to improve your skills try a different side weave or add a handle. Sunday July 6th or Sept 28th Garden Trugs Weave a trug, (not to be confused with the Sussex Trugs). A simple square basket base which is then curved and a handle is fitted. A variety of coloured willows are used to create pattern, stripes or individuality! Sunday Oct 19th or 26th Sculpture Create your own contemporary sculpture using the work of Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore as a starting point. Design and weave a fown which incorporates a hole using Somerset willow. Sunday Nov 23rd or 30th Christmas Decorations Make traditional and contemporary decorations for your home and garden, using Somerset and Kings Cliffe willow.