Living willow sculpture

Children will enjoy making and playing in wigwams, domes and tunnels.

More advanced projects, suitable for adults, include fences, chairs and arbours. Jon Warnes discusses the tools you need, planting the willow, joining, grafting and weaving in detail, and includes other makers' work in different styles to inspire you to create your own designs.

Willow is an exciting material to work with. It is adaptable, easy to work with, and it will grow in a range of soils.

Its quick growth gives almost immediate results and, as there is a great variety of leaf shape and stem colour, structures look attractive throughout the year.