GUEST INSTRUCTOR SERIES
Madame Twig III presents... guest instructors from around the world teaching basketry classes at our farm in Warkworth, Ontario.
We look forward to welcoming Guest instructors from all over the world! Keep your eye out for more information about upcoming guest instructors. Typically we host guest instructors once a year depending on availability!
Janis Goad -Pine Needle Baskets
We look forward to welcoming Janis Goad to teach pine needle baskets this spring 2024! Keep an eye out for more information soon!
Jes Clark
Fall 2024
Jes owns Willow Vale Farm in Standfordville, NY. Jes is a willow grower, weave and instructor extraordinaire! We look forward to hosting Jes and learning all she has to share! Keep an eye out for more details coming soon!
Photo courtesy of Sarah Weal
We are extremely pleased to announce that Jenny Crisp will be teaching at The Branch Ranch in Fall 2025! Dates and course descriptions to follow in the coming months. Jenny has written a beautiful and informative book all about Willow. It’s a must have if basket making is your passion.
PREVIOUS GUEST INSTRUCTORS
Agnes Niewiadomski is a visual artist (OCAD Sculpture/Installation grad), small business owner and camp director of Mindful Makers. She offers hands-on arts programming to kids and adults in and around Waterloo Region through day camps, workshops, festival events, craft kits, and her locally produced TV Show!
Agnes is passionate about teaching hands-on skills and spreading the joy of making through a multitude of crafting methods including: sewing, printmaking, felting, dyeing, weaving, electronics, 2D and 3D modeling, sculpture, mold making + casting, book binding, papermaking cardboard and paper crafts. Many of her projects are now available as at-home kits and can be ordered through her website: www.mindfulmakers.ca
IG: @agnesmakes @mindful_makers
EDDIE GLEW
BLITHFIELD WILLOW CRAFTS
SUMMER 2018
in the summer of 2017 WE were THRILLED TO HAVE A GUEST WEAVER FROM THE UK TEACHING AT THE FARM FOR SIX DAYS!
IN JUNE, 2014 WE TRAVELLED TO ENGLAND AND WALES TO TAKE SOME PRIVATE WEAVING WORKSHOPS WITH MEL. SHE IS AN AMAZING TEACHER, AN INCREDIBLE WEAVER AND we THOROUGHLY ENJOYED HAVING HER HERE AS A GUEST INSTRUCTOR.
Mel has worked on many large and exciting projects including the Coronation Arches, a BBC set for the new Dr. Who spin off 'CLASS' and many outdoor sculptural installations for the RHS and others. Read about our time with Mel on our blog...