Step into the timeless charm of Old Mill House for a magical day of traditional willow weaving with resident willow artist, Heather McDermott, to weave your own willow sculptures in our Weave a Dragonfly and Butterfly workshop🦟🌼
📆 Sunday, 26 April 2026
⏰10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
These beautiful willow structures will add beauty, structure and interest to your garden planters or flowerbeds for several years to come and can be made as large or as small as is suitable for your garden space🌿
Using willow that has been sustainably grown on site, you will learn the fundamental skills and weaving techniques required to create your own beautiful, sculptures🦟🌼
As part of the experience, you will visit our Salley or Saille Garden, weather permitting, and learn about the sustainable and renewable qualities of willow, so please come suitably dressed🥾
No prior experience is required! This workshop is designed for adults of all skill levels, though some manual dexterity is needed.
Bring a friend or loved one to share a memorable experience💚
💳Tickets: £85pp and include.
🌿 Expert guidance and assistance
🌿Tools and +materials
🌿Morning and afternoon teas including homemade scones and cake
🌿A delicious homemade seasonal lunch
Limited spots are available—BOOK NOW to create your very own willow masterpieces.
Questions? Contact Lorraine on
📱07704456109 or
💻 email info@thewalledgardenhelensbay.com
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📜 A few helpful notes before your visit
🌿 Our workshops may take place partly outdoors, depending on the weather and will involve a walk to the Salley garden. Please come prepared with warm layers, sturdy footwear.🥾🧤
🍰 If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking so we can make suitable arrangements.
✉️ A few days before your workshop, we’ll send you an email with directions, contact details, and any other useful information to help you plan your visit.
🎁 If this is a gift please email me and I will send a personalised email from you to the recipient
❗ Cancellation policy: Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Once purchased, they become your property and cannot be transferred to another date or event. If a workshop proceeds as scheduled, we regret that we cannot offer refunds for unused tickets due to circumstances beyond our control, such as adverse weather or travel issues.
We look forward to welcoming you to the garden for a day of creativity, connection, and a little seasonal magic. 🌸
| Cost | ||
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Weave a Willow Dragonfly and Butterfly Workshop 'SINGLE TICKET OPTION'8 available
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£85.00 | |
Weave a Willow Dragonfly and Butterfly Workshop 'BRING A FRIEND'11 available
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£85.00
Group ticket for 2-10 people |
The Walled Garden, Helen's Bay
47 Craigdarragh Road
Helen's Bay
Bangor
BT19 1UB
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