’Tis the season to wicker! Get creative and make your own statement wicker star using natural materials.

Add your own decorative touches to create a timeless piece to display or hang at home throughout the festive season.

What to expect

Begin by learning how to work with willow, twine and wire before forming the structure of your star.

Once your star is formed, add ribbons and decorative details to give it a refined, festive finish. Experiment with different materials and arrangements to make your decoration your own.

You’ll leave with a handmade wicker star, ready to bring a festive touch to your space or give as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Good to know

All materials are provided. No previous experience is needed.

Food and drink is also available for purchase throughout the session from our cafés.

This workshop is suitable for ages 14+.

Accessibility information for your visit

About your tutor

Angenita Teekens is an award winning,  established artist with 30 years of experience in facilitating community art projects.

She has worked with Essex galleries, schools, local community groups and charities. studied at the Art academy in Tilburg, Netherlands gaining a teaching qualification in Art, Design and Dutch.

Later she  gained a Master’s degree in Sculptural Practice from the University in Essex, England. Her own practice  revolves around our relationship with the Natural World. 

She is convinced that the way forward to a socially and environmentally sustainable world can be achieved by using creative expressions to connect  people of all backgrounds  to their communities and natural environment. 

At the moment she is working on projects around the energy transition and the heritage of Nuclear Culture in and around the River Blackwater. 

Her Teaching and Artist practice go hand in hand, she really enjoys creating an open learning environment.

Her experience covers disciplines like photography, drawing and painting, mixed media, ceramics and textiles.