Workshops & Courses

Connect with nature in our beautiful ancient woodland, Hazel Woods, near Mitcheldean. 

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Weave with nature, craft, meditation and mindfulness. Learn to weave a seasonal willow wreath with specially prepared and foraged materials. Tutor Becky Gunton has taught willow weaving & basketry for over 30 years.

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Workshop Date

Sunday 26th April 2026 - 10am -1pm

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Workshop Description
Celebrate Beltane, the peak of Spring, by weaving a seasonal willow wreath while learning the history, folklore, symbolism and significance of materials that can be woven into it i.e. bay leaves symbolising protection and wisdom, dandelion for resilience & hope. You can also add colourful ribbon, jute and wool and learn the chakras and emotions the colours represent.
Includes a guided fireside meditation and poem.

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The workshop will be fully outdoors, so please dress accordingly. Refreshments included.

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Timing

10 mins - Arrive and intro, housekeeping, overview of the workshop 

10 mins - Grounding meditation & setting intentions

20mins - Willow hoop demo & weaving 

30 mins - Woodland walk & foraging

10 mins - drink & snack
Poem & chakras emotions

1 1/2 hour - Demo of weaving the foliage and making wreath. Participants make their own wreath

10 min - closing meditation