From: 10:00 - 16:30
Step into the timeless charm of a bygone age for a magical day of traditional willow weaving with talented willow artist, Heather McDermott and weave Weave Willow Flower Supports Workshop in the Walled Garden. These beautiful willow structures will add rustic charm and interest to your flowerbeds and are a practical and sustainable solution for your herbacious plants.🌿✨
The workshop is on Saturday 31 May 2025 10.00 – 16.30
You will learn the fundamental skills and weaving techniques required to create your own sturdy, domed or open willow flower supports -perfect for your summer roses, delphiniums and peonies You will make one or more plant supports which you can take home at the end of the day, plus the knowledge to make many more!
You will visit our Salley or Saille Garden, weather permitting, where you will learn about the sustainable and renewable qualities of willow. Please come suitably dressed. 🌿
Experience is not required for this workshop, although some manual dexterity is.
Bring a friend or loved one and share this creative experience together.💚
🏷Tickets: £85pp and include.
Personalized guidance and assistance from Heather McDermott
All tools and materials provided
Homemade morning & afternoon tea, including fresh scones and cake
Delicious seasonal homemade lunch
Create up to two plant supports to take home
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👉 As restoration works are underway, the main entrance to Old Mill House may not be wheelchair accessible.
Finding us
Access the Craigdarragh Road via the A2 Belfast/Bangor carriageway and follow the signs for Helen’s Bay.
Drive down the Craigdarragh Road for 0.8 miles. You will see the Walled Garden on your left.
Take the next left hand turn down a laneway passing houses to your left
Turn left at the right angled bend and drive into the car park outside the Walled Garden.
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