This course is suitable for beginners who have a bit of experience and confidence in craft.
The Willow Bird Box - Online Course and Kit
Learn to weave a lovely willow bird box for your garden, with leading basketweaver and teacher Mollie Mcmillen.
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About this online course and kit
If you're looking for a beginner weaving project where you'll learn a wide variety of key skills, the willow bird box is the perfect course for you. You'll get lifetime access to Mollie Mcmillen's lovely
2-hour online course, plus all the materials you need will be delivered to your door!
During the course you'll learn to make how to make a round bowl-shaped base, how to do a randing weave on the sides, how to fit a door for the birds and how to make a platted willow loop to hang your bird feeder up with. You'll also learn how to prepare the willow for weaving, how to select the right rods and a whole host of other vital skills.
Who's this course for?
What's included in the course and kit?
In the kit you will receive:
- One large bundle of high-quality willow weaving rods – all sustainably grown in Somerset.
- A soaking bag - your willow will need to be soaked for a few days before you weave it - full instructions are included.
The course includes:
- Over two hours of expert instruction with leading basketmaker and teacher
Mollie McMillen. - You can access the course from any device by logging into our website (we will provide you with login details after purchase).
- Our courses are produced by our BAFTA-winning team of filmmakers which means
they are clearly presented and well thought out. - Students
are taught the right information at the right time, which means they
get great results. Plus we are always on hand to answer questions.
How do I prepare my willow for weaving?
For this course you will be using brown willow, which is willow in it's natural state with the bark still on.
To make it pliable for weaving you will need to soak it for three days in the soaking bag provided with the kit.
That might sound like a lot but it's extremely easy - all you do is put the willow in the bag, fill it with water and leave it outside on the ground (full instructions are included in the course).
Brown willow is essential for this project because the bark will protect your bird feeder from the elements.
Butwe also now offer brown willow courses because we've found that it's actually easier for beginners to work with. It's more flexible and it
never snaps when you're weaving it.
If you've never used brown willow before it's an absolute must!
How long does the bird box take to make?
The project can be made in two sessions of approximately 2 hours each.
What else do I need?
We design all our courses so that they require absolutely minimal
tools. To do this course you will need:
- A pair of snippers
- An old screwdriver to help make gaps in the weave
- Some string
- A tape measure
That’s it!
Can I buy this course as a gift?
Our courses make wonderful presents for loved ones. In order to gift one, simply buy the course yourself.
You can choose to have the kit delivered either to yourself or the gift recipient.
Wewill then send you a unique course access link via email. You can forward this to your loved one when you are ready and they can use it to set up and account and view the course.
All our kits can be stored indefinitely so you can buy now and give the gift
later.
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