We took part in a brilliant Willow Weaving workshop run by Kent Wildlife Trust, in which the three of us were given the opportunity to create something of our own. As part of a team of about 17 participants we built several new features along the willow path area of the trail.
A willow arch and wigwam were made by the rest of the team, whilst we constructed a wave-like structure which is reflective of the location's historical position as a pathway for droving cattle and trees to the coast 3 miles away (Herne Bay.)
The finished wave structure
Living willow was planted to make these features from, meaning that they will continue to grow and change into living sculptures.
Penny and Jan curving and tying the willow to the supporting chestnut stakes.
Alongside our willow wave, Penny also constructed a spire-type structure from chestnut branches to represent the historic Canterbury Cathedral, a further reflection of this path's 3-mile distance from both the city and the coast.
The trail's artist Rob Turner also attended the workshop. Here he is helping to plant the chestnut branches for the cathedral sculpture.
Penny tying her chestnut spire together.
The wigwam and arch that we also created in the workshop - these features, as well as our coast/city ones, have become such prominent parts of the Wildart Trail and interestingly blend in and change with their surroundings through the seasons.
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