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    The Bird Box Kit - Buy One Get One FREE!

    £30.00
    What’s Included?
    • Learn to weave a beautiful willow bird box.
    • Mother's day offer! Buy one get one FREE! (a second kit will be added automatically when you add to cart).
    • Get all the materials you need delivered to your door.
    • Get lifetime access to Mollie Mcmillen's brilliant, in-depth online course
    • This is a perfect project for beginners.

    Ships within 2 business days

    • hours of fun
    • perfect for learning
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    The Bird Box Kit - Buy One Get One FREE!
    The Bird Box Kit - Buy One Get One FREE!

    About this course and Bird Box 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 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 box 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 is this course for?

    This course is suitable for beginners!

    What is included in the course and DIY kit?

    In the bird box 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 its 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.

    But we 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!

    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 do this course with a friend?

    Our courses are great to do in a group! If you would like more than one kit, just select the number you would like at checkout.

    After purchase, we will email you a unique access link for each member of your group. All you need to do is forward one of these on to each student. EASY PEASY!

    If you would like 5 kits or more, send us an email and we will offer you a special price!

    Can I give this course as a gift?

    Our courses make wonderful presents. 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.

    We will then send you a unique course access link via email. You can send this to your loved one when you are ready.

    All our kits can be stored indefinitely so you can buy now and give the gift later.

    Shipping

    We aim to ship every order within 24 hours and delivery takes 1-2 days. Scottish highlands can take 2-3 days extra.

    Please note - shipping to offshore islands costs and extra 19 pounds.

    How It Works

    • 1
      Start watching the online course - it's super easy set up and you get lifetime access.
    • 2
      Receive a lovely DIY kit in the post that includes all the materials you need for the course.
    • 3
      Spend a wonderful afternoon learning and crafting - referring to the online course as you go.
    • 4
      Experience the joy and satisfaction of making something beautiful and useful with your own two hands!

    The Willow Bird Box Course and Kit FAQ

    How do I watch the course?

    You can watch the course online through any browser. If you're on your mobile or tablet you can also watch it via our app, which is called Teachable.

    How can I ask questions and get additional help during the course?

    Our team is always on hand via email at hello@myown2hands.co to help with any questions you may have.

    What if I'm unhappy with the course?

    If you are unsatisfied with your course in any way, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a refund. Our courses are also transferrable, which means that if you don't feel you have bought the right one for your skill level, we will advise you and then transfer you to the right product. We love helping our clients and we work closely with them to make sure they have the best possible experience with us.

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