Willow weaving is a great way to learn about traditional techniques and natural materials. This whole day workshop is led by Cambridgeshire sculptor and weaver Jane Frost, who will provide you with skills to make unique frame baskets for foraging in the garden and hedgerow, or display in your home.

Saturday 1st November 2025 10a.m. - 4p.m. Bookings close 7 days in advance

£105 per person.

Oakington Garden Centre's Olive Tree Cafe has good food made fresh each day and will provide students with a light lunch, included in the workshop price. Please provide dietary requirements when booking this workshop, thank you.

All materials and tools are supplied

Workshops are led by sculptor and weaver Jane Frost who will take you through all the techniques necessary to make, everyone will go home with a finished basket they can be proud of.

Maximum 6 places enable a really good learning experience. All tools and materials are supplied. This workshop is suitable for everyone over the age of 16, complete beginners and those who have done willow weaving before. Jane has great experience teaching all age groups with a variety of needs.

Additional t hings you might like to bring; n otebook , pens or pencil s , Gardening gloves.

Important Information

Participants need to have a reasonable amount of strength in both hands to be able to work with the willow.

Please wear older clothes, such as you would wear for gardening, sandals are not advisable.

Willow needs to be prepared at least a week in advance for each workshop. Therefore, if workshops are cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, bookings will be transferred to alternative dates. No refunds will be given.

Oakington Garden Centre is less than 8 miles distance from central Cambridge with plentiful free parking on site and accessible via public transport.

Oakington Garden Centre