Willow plant supports using traditional weaving techniques

Join basket maker Pebs to learn traditional willow weaving techniques using home grown willow, with the option to incorporate beautiful natural colour contrasts.

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On this single day course, you will create a willow plant support – a striking spiral structure designed to support sweet peas or bring sculptural interest to your garden.

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Pebs will guide you through selecting and soaking willow, before teaching you how to set up the stakes and build a strong, well-balanced framework for your support. You will learn a range of weaves suited specifically to plant supports, with an introduction to the essential tools for continuing your willow work at home.

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30 May 2026

Willow plant support​​

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For additional dates & other willow basketry techniques 

see

Conical wall hanging basket taught by Mandy Coates

or

Catalan style baskets taught by Janet Sampson

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Willow plant climber - £160

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These costs includes all course materials 

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Tea, coffee and simple lunch included in your course price.
 

We also offer accommodation & evening meals​

Click here to see what we offer

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This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with experience​

Please be sure to read terms & conditions before you book

Erin Zarach, otherwise known as Pebs, is a North Wales–based willow basket maker whose journey began under the guidance of her mother-in-law, acclaimed basket maker Mandy Coates.

In 2019, she wove her first piece with Mandy – a plant support – and quickly fell in love with the craft.

Using a mix of homegrown and Somerset willow, Pebs creates a wide range of beautifully made baskets.

Her partner, Fred Farey, teaches timber framing here in Wernog Wood alongside his brother Joe.