Willow Bird Feeder

Join us at Pioneer Lodge in Red Deer for a couple of hours of weaving.

Craft a suet bird feeder from locally harvested willow. This workshop is perfect for anyone curious about weaving with natural materials who would like to begin with a simple project.

During this session, you will get to know willow and learn a foundational weave called pairing. Price includes a brick of high-quality suet so you can set it up as soon as you get home.

SKILLS LEARNED

How to select willow for different parts of a project

Using a jig to hold a form while you weave

Pairing

Basic joins

Trac border

Creating a functional garden object

DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER

Approachable willow projects, short enough to finish without putting too much strain on your hands, but long enough to learn the feel of the rod. A little experience helps, but none is required. You'll pick up the fundamentals as you go.

WORKSHOP RHYTHM

2 hours · 15-minute break for light snacks and tea

WHAT TO BRING

All weaving materials and