Step into the heritage beauty of Old Mill House for a magical day of willow weaving with talented willow artist Heather McDermott. Add rustic charm to your garden with these handcrafted willow supports that are practical, sustainable solutions for your climbing plants.🌿✨
📅 Saturday, 31 May 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
During this immersive workshop, you’ll learn the essential weaving techniques and fundamental skills to create your own sturdy, domed or open willow flower supports perfect for your summer roses, delphiniums and peonies.
You'll also visit our Salley Garden, where you’ll discover the sustainable, renewable qualities of willow—so please come suitably dressed for outdoor learning!🌿
No prior experience is needed! This workshop is designed for adults of all skill levels, although some manual dexterity is required.
Workshop Details
🎟 Tickets: £85 per person (Limited spots available!)
✅ 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
💚 Bring a friend or loved one and enjoy a creative day together.
📞 Questions? Contact Lorraine at 07704456109 or email info@thewalledgardenhelensbay.com
👉 Please note: Due to ongoing restoration work, the main entrance to Old Mill House may not be wheelchair accessible.
📌Please be advised of our cancellation policy -
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Once purchased, tickets become your property, and their value cannot be refunded or exchanged for any other ticket under any circumstances. If a workshop proceeds as scheduled, we are not responsible for unused tickets due to factors beyond our control, such as adverse weather or transportation issues
📌As parts of this experience may be held both indoors and outdoors, please dress appropriately
📌Please advise of any allergies or food intolerances
📌An email will be sent in advance of the workshop with directions etc
| Cost | ||
|---|---|---|
Weave willow flower supports in the Walled Garden Sat 31 May |
£85.00 |
The Walled Garden, Helen's Bay
47 Craigdarragh Road
Helen's Bay
Bangor
BT19 1UB
Directions to The Walled Garden, Helen’s Bay
• Drive 3.9 miles from Holywood along the A2 Belfast Bangor dual
carriageway or drive 4.1 miles from Bangor along the Bangor -Belfast
dual carriageway
• Take the Helens Bay turn from the A2 onto Craigdarragh Road
• Drive 0.8miles down Craigdarragh Road - you will see the Walled Garden on your left
• . Turn IMMEDIATELY left down a laneway..passed houses on your left and follow the signage to the carpark outside the Walled Garden
Amenities