Willow & Hazel Fence Panel Workshop

Willow & Hazel Fence Panel (Hurdle) Workshop

Spend a creative autumn day exploring traditional rural crafts as you learn how to weave your own willow and hazel fence panel (hurdle) with expert guidance from Ruth Thompson of Sylvan Skills.

This workshop introduces a range of weaving techniques through a collaborative and practical approach. You will begin by working together on a larger demonstration panel, learning key skills and techniques, before creating your own smaller woven panel to take home.

Panels are both decorative and functional—perfect for garden screening, compost areas, or as unique natural features.

Date: Saturday 3rd October

Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Group size: Maximum 10 participants

Price: £115 per person (includes all materials, lunch, and refreshments)

What you’ll learn:

• How to work with hazel and willow

• Traditional hurdle weaving techniques

• How to construct and secure a woven panel

• Practical applications for garden use

Please note:

• Suitable for beginners (18+)

• This is a physical workshop involving outdoor work, lifting, and standing

• Some elements may take place outside depending on weather

• Your finished piece will need to be transported home (please ensure your vehicle has space)

What to bring:

• Secateurs (essential if possible)

• Glasses (if needed for close work)

• Notebook and pen (optional)

• Old clothes and sturdy, closed-toe shoes

• Gloves

• Something to tie long hair back

The Small Print

Fees

A booking fee applies per ticket when booking online through our ticketing platform; booking fees may vary when booking third party events.

Refund

If you are no longer able to attend, tickets are non refundable or transferable to another day. You are welcome to sell or transfer your ticket to a friend to attend the same event on the same date and time.

If an event must be postponed, rescheduled or cancelled, tickets purchased for the event will be valid for any new date, and the ticket buyer is entitled to a full refund if they are unable to attend the new date.

Receiving your tickets

We do not print physical tickets, instead we email you a copy of your tickets. You can show us your tickets on a mobile device or simply give us the name of the lead booker when you arrive.