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In 2010 ElmsWild bought Lukeswood with funding from the People’s Millions. It is now being develop

04/06/2026

We've had lots of enquiries, so here is an update on our willow weaving courses this summer:

ONE place only left on the dragonfly course, morning of Saturday 13 June.

A FEW places left on the bulrushes course, afternoon of Saturday 13 June.

To book any of these please email [email protected] as soon as possible as we need at least one week to prepare the willow for you.

The basket weaving course on Saturday 11 July is FULLY BOOKED with several people already on the waiting list in case of cancellations.

We hope to hold more courses later in the year, but no dates are available yet. All courses will be posted here and in the Elmswell Newsletter as soon as we have firm dates, so keep looking!

03/06/2026

We still have a few places left on our summer willow weaving course at Lukeswood - making bulrushes.
These make a lovely garden decoration (or look stunning inside, too) and are really easy to do.
Saturday 13 June, 1.30-4.30, only £25 per person.
Have fun and learn a new skill! Bring a friend and learn together!
Email us now to find out more and book your place!
[email protected]

08/05/2026

Fantastic response to our willow weaving courses!Basket and dragonfly sessions now fully booked, but still a few places left for the bulrushes on Sat 13 June, 1.30-4.30.

09/04/2026

Summer willow weaving courses at Lukeswood - book your place now!

Saturday 13 June, 9.30-12.30, dragonflies.
Saturday 13 June, 1.30-4.30, bulrushes.
Have a go at making these lovely garden decorations - cost is just £25 per person for each course.

Saturday 11 July, 9.30-4.00, make a spiral border basket. Just £45 per person for this full day course.

All courses will be led by our expert tutor, Jo Hammond, and will take place in the lovely woodland setting of Lukeswood. All materials and tools are provided, and hot and cold drinks will be available for participants (bring a packed lunch if you're coming to the full day course).

To book your place please email us - [email protected]

28/03/2026

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01/03/2026

Happy hares and willow weavers! Our two courses at Blackbourne have been a great hit. We're planning more willow weaving sessions later in the year so if you're interested please email us to join the list and get early notification.

15/02/2026

Full day course, 9.30-4.00, making a hare sculpture with our tutor, Jo. All materials and tools provided. Free tea and coffee provided, bring a packed lunch. Blackbourne community centre, Elmswell.
Lots of fun, good company, new skills and a fantastic willow sculpture to take home afterwards - don't miss it! Only £45 per person.
Email us on [email protected] to book your place.

12/02/2026

Come and join one of our willow sculpture courses and make a Mad March hare! A wonderful way to welcome spring!

06/02/2026

After the success of the Christmas reindeer last year we have another willow weaving course coming up. This time it's to make a wonderful hare sculpture. We're hoping to run two courses - Saturday 21 February and again on Saturday 28 February. This is a full day course and will be held at the Blackbourne. Tea and coffee provided, participants should bring a packed lunch. All materials and tools provided. Cost is £45 per person. To book your place please email us - info@elmswild .org.uk

12/01/2026

Wonderful turn out for Saturday's willow cutting at Lukeswood. All cut, sorted and bundled in record time!
Lots of bundles taken away for garden and craft projects. We still have some left, so if you missed us on Saturday but would still like some willow, please contact us on [email protected]. We just ask for a small donation in return.

Address

Off Church Road, Elmswell
Bury St. Edmunds

Website

http://www.elmswild.org.uk/

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