FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

WORKSHOPS

  1. WHEN DO YOU POST YOUR WORKSHOP SCHEDULES? Workshops are posted approximately one month prior to the beginning of each session. Sessions are usually 6-8 weeks long, with 2 or 3 workshops taking place each week.

  2. HOW MUCH ARE YOUR WORKSHOPS? Each workshop is priced differently according to the time involved and the project.

  3. CAN I BUY SOAKED WILLOW TO TAKE HOME AFTER MY WORKSHOP? If you would like to take soaked willow home please let us know when book your workshop so that we have time to soak and mellow it for you if it is available.

  4. DO YOU SELL DRIED BASKETRY WILLOW? Yes we do! Information is available here>

  5. HOW DO I TREAT MY WILLOW GARDEN ORNAMENTS OR BIRD FEEDER? We recommend a 50/50 solution of boiled linseed oil and turpentine brushed or sprayed on the willow once it has dried. It may be reapplied once or twice a year, just make sure you bring it in and dry it out before you reapply.

  6. DO YOU TEACH CHILDREN /MAY I BRING MY CHILD OR DOG TO THE WORKSHOP? Our classes are designed for adults, minimum 18 years of age or older. Sorry, our facilities are not suitable for children or pets.

  7. WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY? Cancellation information is available here.

  8. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO YOUR WORKSHOPS? Most of our classes are held in our temperature controlled studio, with the exception of living willow trees and Christmas planters. Check the PDF attached to your invoice for more details.

  9. DO YOU SELL GIFT CERTIFICATES? Electronic gift cards (e-gift cards) can be purchased; currently, we do not offer physical gift cards.

  10. WHY ARE YOUR WORKSHOPS SOLD OUT? We limit the size of our classes in order to give you the best experience possible. Basketry is a very popular craft and everyone wants to learn how to work with willow!

  11. DO YOU HAVE A RETAIL STORE? No we don’t have a store. We don’t have regular business hours, we are available by appointment only.

  12. WHAT TOOLS SHOULD I BRING? We supply all of the tools you will need to construct your project but if you have any favourite basketry tools please don’t hesitate to bring them with you.

LIVING WILLOW

  1. WHEN IS LIVING WILLOW AVAILABLE? We take orders for cuttings, rods/whips and living willow structures beginning in October for the following spring. The willow is planted March or April, depending on the spring thaw

  2. DO YOU SELL PLANTS? We offer dormant willow cuttings and rods. These are available in the spring only.

  3. HOW MUCH ARE YOUR KITS FOR DOMES AND TUNNELS? Pricing is available in January of the growing year.

  4. DO YOU SHIP TO CANADA AND THE US? We offer shipping for dried basketry willow to the US and Canada. Dormant cuttings in are available for sale to Canada and the USA. Rods and kits must be picked-up at our farm in Warkworth, Ontario

  5. CAN I KEEP MY WOVEN WILLOW TREE IN A POT? We recommend willow trees grow best if planted in the ground, once they have been established in the pot, so that the root system has room to grow. Willow requires a lot of water and a pot of willow roots can get very thirsty during a hot, dry summer.

  6. DOES WILLOW NEED SUN? Yes, at least a 1/2 day sun. Read more care instructions here>

  7. HOW DO I PLANT A WILLOW DOME? Each of our kits includes an instruction sheet for planting. We also offer a demo video for Deluxe kits.