Willow Posy Baskets

Part of the The Queens Drawers Projects

Event Description

Participants made small posy baskets and flowers from willow, based on the design of a favourite brooch the Queen wore for over 70 years.

Although we did not have the bright colours of the beautiful Flower Basket Brooch, there were some real flowers to arrange in the baskets. 


This workshop is part of a series of 5 artist led workshops funded by the Art’s Council Lets Create Jubilee fund from Cambridgeshire Community Foundation - ensuring that creativity plays an important role in local community celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, 2022


Queens Drawers

The Event

On Sunday 29 May led by artist maker Jane Frost, 12 participants in an all day willow weaving workshop made small posy baskets based on the design of one

of the Queen’s brooches that she has worn for over 70 years. They first learned techniques of weaving and how to handle the willow by making large flowers,

learning on the way technical terms like ‘upset’ , ‘pricking up’ , bodkins, waling weave, stakes and strands. Everyone found the work quite challenging but really enjoyable, creative and satisfying and produced some fabulous results.



What the participants thought


  • "Fantastic workshop! Very challenging but enjoyable!"


    Tara

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  • "Thank you for today’s opportunity to learn a new skill in a wonderful environment."


    Rosa

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  • Very good day, lots of fun but challenging."


    Linda

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  • "Excellent tutor and instruction."


    Stephen

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