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Organic Matters was started about seven years ago to help people to grow vegetables in their own gardens.
Initially to complement the vegetable gardening I discovered the wonderful world of willow. After doing a few workshops myself I was completely hooked on the most versatile skill of weaving with willow. I've kept the name as I feel it also applies to the new direction I have taken. I I believe it is equally important for us to work with organic materials, not just eat organically. So the willow weaving has now taken over completely. I'm currently running regular workshops and courses at The Walled Garden at Mells, The Welshmill Hub in Frome and for Frome Community Education at the Cheese and Grain. Private workshops can be arranged at a venue of your choice. I also work with schools and have done some really exciting sculpture projects and workshops, for more information click here. Come along and try it for yourself but be warned, working with willow is highly addictive! For more details visit the workshops page. Coming up......
The next 4 week course will start on April 10th to make a framed 'berry' basket. Followed by 4 weeks of 'freestyle' basketry, for those who have previously made a basket and would like to try out new styles and techniques. Starts Tuesday 5th June 2018. For more info click here.
New dates for 2018 at all three venues, click here for details
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What's new!I've just completed a 5 meter living willow tunnel at the new Canal Park in Bath more info
New workshops!
Freestyle basketry. Intermediate, try out new styles and techniques.
Bird feeder
Gift vouchers - stuck for a gift idea. Click here for more info and to purchase a personalised voucher.
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What others have to say.....
“I’ve just returned from Mary’s
willow hurdle workshop at Brokerswood and have to say the day absolutely flew
by and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Mary’s a great tutor and not only
helps you work on your own design at your own pace, but shares her knowledge of
hazel & willow and helps with sourcing materials for your own future
projects. The venue was great and Mary’s homemade soup, made
from vegetables from her organic allotment was just perfect on a wet
October Sunday. I am now the proud owner of a lovely, and very sturdy willow
hurdle and the workshop has given me a great appetite to learn more – I’ve
already put my name down for another two workshops!” Sue Cross-Bourton
Read more testimonials here....