willow weaving Workshops and Craft Kits
Step into The Workshop with Justine Holdsworth, where hands remember what modern minds have forgotten. From Curious Beginner to confident Advanced Weaver, we invite you into a world where time slows down and everyday willow takes on new forms.
Today, we scroll and tap without pause. As a result, your hands lose touch with the act of creation. They are made for more than swiping screens and typing emails.
Do you remember the last time someone picked up something you made and asked, “You made this?” These days, that moment of pride is rare in our digital lives.
At The Workshop, you reconnect with traditional skills through clear guidance and premium, sustainably sourced materials. Most importantly, you do not need to be gifted. Instead, you grow your skills with the right instruction.
Our willow weaving workshops give you the chance to learn practical weaving techniques in a relaxed, hands-on setting at The Workshop in Whitley Bay. With clear guidance throughout, you will work directly with willow and learn the techniques needed to create your own finished piece.
Whether it is your first time working with willow or you are returning to develop your skills, our workshops are designed to make learning approachable and enjoyable. You will have time to practise, ask questions and get individual guidance as your project takes shape.
Choose the way you would like to get creative. Join one of our willow weaving workshops in Whitley Bay for hands-on tuition in our studio, or learn from home with our online craft workshops and step-by-step digital guidance.
For selected online workshops, we can supply the materials you need, including willow delivered to your door, so you can follow the project and develop your skills at your own pace. Whichever option you choose, the focus is on practical making, clear instruction and enjoying the process of creating something yourself.
Our Willow Weaving Workshop can feel like tapping into an ancestral memory that won’t let you go. From simple baskets to wild sculptural forms, we’ll be your guide through this historic craft that connects you to generations past.
Best of all, our online and in person workshops are suitable for beginners!
For over 15 years, Justine Holdsworth has learned the secrets of willow. Along the way, she has translated them into forms both practical and whimsical. In 2023, she opened The Workshop in Whitley Bay, where she hosts workshops and weaving get-togethers. Since then, she has become a fixture in the weaving community across the North East.
Notably, she has built a reputation locally and across the UK, drawing new students, intermediate weavers, and advanced makers to tackle fresh challenges and develop new skills in willow weaving.
At this point, you can join her in a cosy Whitley Bay studio or, alternatively, start courses from The Workshop online.
Ultimately, your journey from casual crafter to accomplished local artisan starts at The Workshop.
The Workshop is all about helping you build your curiosity into confidence. Our In-person and online workshops are taught at the right pace for your experience. Anyone who has the passion can grow their skill with practice.
To begin with, our monthly get-togethers help you unwind for a joyful couple of hours as you settle into the groove of weaving with locally harvested willow.
Over time, make it a regular meet and you will notice your skills improve.
Moreover, each month brings a new project at a different skill level, welcoming everyone to the magic of weaving with new and old friends alike.
