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Willow Ducks & Piglets Sculpture Experience at our Blended Monkey Studios - August 2026

  • Writer: siloutaggart
    siloutaggart
  • Aug 9
  • 2 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

Another warm day but our willow ducks & piglets sculpture weavers enjoyed the shade and breeze provided by our dedicated outdoor covered workshop space set in the Blended Monkey gardens. Our guest tutor, talented basketmaker & willow weaver, Karen Bek, guided our group through all the processes and techniques required to make their beautifully unique ducks and piglets.

One of the students came up with the ingenious idea of adding a fir cone to the inside of her duck as its "heart". How adorable is that!


We kept the refreshments flowing throughout the experience and provided a lovely lunch, catering to our gluten-free students too, and with all the bakes (vegan brownies, cookies, "sausage" rolls and scrummy cheese scones) provided by the wonderful Fanoggins Bakery.


The photos and videos here provide some great insights into the day.


If you missed out on this wonderfully relaxing and creative hare sculpture workshop, Karen is joining us again for some more sculpture experiences next year, so watch this space.


Email enquiries@blendedmonkey.co.uk or call 07417 522366⁠


For more info about all our other fabulous guest tutor group workshops, visit our website https://www.blendedmonkey.co.uk/category/group-workshops


Our experiences make perfect CRAFTY GIFTs & we can post or email you a complimentary personalised voucher if you'd like to make any of our experiences a present for somebody.


  • Simba "helping" a student to make her duck here in the Blended Monkey Studios
  • Student creating her lovely unique willow duck here in the Blended Monkey Studios
  • The Blended Monkey gardens
  • Students making their lovely unique piglets here in the Blended Monkey Studios
  • Part of the Blended Monkey gardens
  • Simba helping a student create her lovely unique willow duck here in the Blended Monkey Studios
  • Happy student with her beautiful willow woven duck
  • Wonderful idea of making a fir cone the duck's heart
  • Welcome lunch at the Blended Monkey Studios
  • Unique willow duck sculpture in the making
  • Lovely lunches at the Blended Monkey Studios
  • Student working on her cute little willow woven piglet here in the Blended Monkey Studios
  • Student working on her cute little willow woven piglet here in the Blended Monkey Studios
  • Happy group of willow sculpture students here in the Blended Monkey gardens
  • A worthy line-up of willow sculptures
  • The Blended Monkey gardens provide a source of creative inspiration
  • Yummy cheese scones courtesy of Fanoggins Bakery

Group Ducks & Piglets Sculpture Experience







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"Had a super day at the willow weaving class with our tutor Karen. The day was well paced, with plenty of time to help us as individuals. Louise and Simon were great hosts welcoming us into their beautiful home which has been skilfully adapted to offer several different craft areas. They looked after us so well with plenty of water throughout a very hot day, tea, coffee, cold drinks and excellent food. The home made cookies and sausage rolls stole the show. And… they even arranged for perfect weather! It was delightful weaving in the shade of a large awning - just perfect. Thank you all.”


- B -


Had a fantastic day at Blended Monkey's Willow Weaving workshop last weekend. The workshop groups are small (8 attendees on our one) which allowed the tutor to help and advise everyone on making their willow ducks and pigs. Lunch and refreshments were provided - the veggie sausage rolIs were a highlight! I will certainly be signing up for more workshops - great and inexpensive way of learning a new skill.”


- Lesley -





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