TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Willow Wind-spinners and String Crafts - Art In Nature Day
An activity with Skelton Grange Environment Centre
Activity date: Friday 23rd October 2026
Start time: 10:30
Finish time: 15:30
Activity description
Running as part of our Art In Nature series, this workshop will allow you to slow down, connect with nature, and learn creative skills. The day will consitis of two sections: In the morning we will focus on creating willow windspinners. You will get an introduction to willow weaving, learning about the craft including sourcing willow an harvesting practises as well as getting stuck in and making your own. In the afternoon we will turn our focus to stick and string crafts, using twine, string, wool and natural resources to create a small decorative project outside in nature. You will gain an overview of the practice and learnabout tools, various techniques and key knots. This event is FREE to attend but Eventbrite tickets are required. We only have limited spaces so please book a ticket for each attendee. Come prepared for the weather and wear shoes suitable for gentle walking. The event is for adults only, we ask that no under 18s book a ticket please. Our Art in Nature events series is part of the Seasons of Culture Programme funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds City Council through the Leeds Cultural Investment Programme.
Activity location
Skelton Grange Environment Centre, Skelton Grange Road, Leeds, LS10 1RS
Site description
The Conservation Volunteers at Skelton Grange in Leeds have long recognised that looking after green places isn't only about caring for nature, but about caring for people as well.
Since 1992, we have used the natural environment to offer a range of education, job skills and recreation opportunities for people of all ages. Skelton Grange welcomes over 6500 people a year, including young people joining environmental education and play activities, and adult trainees and volunteers leading education sessions and conservation and biodiversity projects. This enables them to widen their experience & aspirations, reduce social exclusion and build confidence, develop skills for further training or employment, and partake in positive activities which promote lifelong learning and cohesive communities.
Very simply, every year we engage thousands of people of all ages with their local environment where they make a positive difference to their community.
Contact
Alice Tenney
Telephone: 01132430815
Email: skelton@tcv.org.uk
Website: www.tcv.org.uk/skeltongrange
Site Facilities
- Disabled Access
- Parking
- Picnic Area
- Toilets
- Disabled Toilets
- Nearest Toilets - in main building