Stay right here and scroll down to discover the exciting courses we have lined up for you!

Got a voucher for a course? Give us a call or send an email with your voucher number and name (found on the back), and we’ll get you booked in—easy and hassle-free!

Autumn & Winter 2025 courses will be revealed in April—stay tuned!

Courses from February to August are open for booking now - explore them below.

Come and learn traditional crafts at Naturally Useful on Marcassie Farm - where creativity meets nature! Click here 👉 for our longer term learning options & artist residencies

General Course info is all found here 👈 including how to find us, what to bring & how the day will run etc

Choosing Between a Vocational or Recreational Course

When booking your course, you'll be asked to select whether you're taking it for vocational or recreational purposes. This helps us understand why you're training with us, but rest assured—it won’t affect your course experience in any way.

  • Vocational: Select this option if you plan to use the skills you learn for a business or professional purpose. This includes starting a business, offering services, or integrating these skills into your existing work.

  • Recreational: Choose this if you're attending purely for enjoyment, personal interest, or as a hobby, with no intention of using the skills professionally.

This selection is for our internal records and administration only—it does not impact your learning, the course content, or how we teach. If you’re unsure which to choose, just pick the one that best aligns with your intentions.

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Spinning workshop for complete beginners Saturday 15th February 2025
£40.00
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Spinning workshop for novices Saturday 22nd February
£40.00
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Spinning workshop - Plying and art yarns Friday 28th February 2025
£40.00
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Living willow fence panel and dome workshop. Sat. 1st March
£80.00
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Fence panel workshop- small. Friday 7th March 1.30 - 5pm
£45.00
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Willow garden fence panel making - large. Sat. 8th March
£80.00
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Spinning workshop Friday 14th March
£45.00
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Willow garden globe sculpture Sat. 15th March
£80.00
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Spoon carving workshop Sunday 16th March 2025 9.30 - 5pm
£80.00
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Needle felting cuddly creatures. Friday 21st March
£35.00
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Willow plant support- spiral - tall. Sat. 22nd March
£45.00
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Metal knife forging course. 22nd and 23rd March 2025
£160.00
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Plant support for herbaceous plants- medium height. Sun. 23rd March
£45.00
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Residential Willow Weekend 27th - 30th March
£420.00
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Willow Weekend 28th - 30th March without accommodation
£240.00
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willow plant support workshop Friday 4th April 2025
£45.00
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Fence panel workshop- small. Saturday 5th April 2025 1 - 5pm
£45.00
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Forged metal hooks and fire pokers Sunday 6th April
£80.00
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Willow bird workshop Friday 11th April 1.30 - 5pm
£30.00
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Hedgerow basket workshop Sat. 12th April 2025 9.30 - 5pm
£80.00
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Spoon carving workshop Sunday 13th April 2025 9.30 - 5pm
£80.00
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Round basket making workshop. Friday 18th April 2025 9.30 - 5pm
£80.00
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Willow bird workshop Friday 25th April 1.30 - 5pm
£30.00
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Round basket making workshop. Saturday 26th April 2025. 9.30am - 5pm.
£80.00
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Copper kinetic mobile workshop. Sat 5th of April 2025
£60.00
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Random weave basket course Saturday 3rd May 2025 from 9.30am - 5pm
£80.00
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Willow plant support workshop Saturday 3rd of May 2025 from 1 - 5pm
£45.00
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Metal knife forging course. 3rd and 4th May 2025
£160.00
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Frame basket course Saturday 10th May 2025 from 9.30 - 5pm
£80.00
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Copper bowl making worshop 9.30 - 5pm Sunday 11th May 2025
£80.00
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Residential Yarn Weekend - Spinning, natural plant dyeing and crochet - 15th - 19th May 2025
£420.00
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Yarn Weekend without accommodation - Spinning, natural plant dyeing and crochet - 16th - 18th May 2025
£210.00
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Spinning workshop Friday 16th of May 2025
£80.00
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Natural dyes for beginners Saturday 17th of May 2025 9.30 - 5pm
£80.00
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Crochet a beanie hat or headband Sunday 18th May 2025
£80.00
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Round basket making workshop. Saturday 24th May 2025 9.30 - 5pm
£80.00
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Tools making workshop for spoon carvers Sunday 25th May 2025 9.30 - 5pm
£80.00
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Botanical printing on paper workshop Friday 30th May 2025 1pm - 5pm
£40.00
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Glass weekend 31st May and 1st June 2025
£160.00
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Oval basket making workshop. Saturday 7th June 2025 9.30 - 5pm
£80.00
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Woven Willow Garlic Basket (or Bird Feeder) - 1/2 Day Sat 14th June PM - 1pm - 4pm
£30.00
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Woven Willow Garlic Basket (or Bird Feeder) - 1/2 Day Sat 14th June AM - 9:30 - 12:30pm
£30.00
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Woven Willow Garlic Basket (or Bird Feeder) - 1/2 Day Sun 15th June PM - 1pm - 4pm
£30.00
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Woven Willow Garlic Basket (or Bird Feeder) - 1/2 Day Sun 15th June AM - 9:30am - 12:30pm
£30.00
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Textiles Weekend - Visible Mending, Rag Rug making, Sewing Patched Shorts - June 20/21/22 2025
£420.00
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Textiles Weekend without accommodation - Visible Mending, Rag Rug Making, Sewing Patched Shorts - 20/21/22 June 2025
£240.00
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Learn the art of Visible Mending - June 20th 2025 - 9:30am - 5pm
£80.00
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Rag Rug Making - June 21st 2025 - 9:30am - 5pm
£80.00
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Sewing Patchwork Shorts - June 22nd 2025 - 9:30am - 5pm
£80.00
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Metal knife forging course. 21/22 June 2025
£160.00
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Metal knife forging course. 28/29 June 2025
£160.00
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Sock Making Weekend 12th & 13th July (without accommodation - contact us to book accommodation if required)
£60.00
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Location: Botanical Gardens Inverness - Willow Animal Sculpture Workshop - 2 days 12th/13th July - 9:30am - 5pm
£225.00
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Location: Botanical Gardens Inverness - Botanical Printing Full Day - Paper & Fabric - Sun 20th July - 9.30am - 5pm
£100.00
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Location: Botanical Gardens Inverness - Botanical Printing Full Day - Paper & Fabric - Sat 19th July - 9.30am - 5pm
£100.00
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Botanical Printing Full Day - Paper & Fabric - Sat 26th July - 9:30am- 4.30pm
£80.00
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Round with Irish weave basket making workshop. Saturday 5th July 2025. 9.30am - 5pm
£80.00
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Round with zig zag weave basket making workshop. Saturday 19th July 2025. 9.30am - 5pm
£80.00
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Round basket making workshop with stick handle. Saturday 28th June 2025. 9.30am - 5pm.
£80.00
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Random weave basket course Saturday 9th Aug 2025 from 9.30am - 5pm
£80.00
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  • “Karen's second workshop week was keenly anticipated by locals and over 100 people attended.  Her skill at being able to adapt to all abilities meant everyone took something away regardless of talent or age.  Others have taken the challenge to further their skills by attending workshops with Naturally Useful”

    Kate from Boat of Garten Wildlife Group.

  • What a brilliant afternoon - so well explained and I felt encouraged and given the skills to be creative. Amy had so much patience and is a great tutor. There was a buzz to this workshop.

    Helen Turner who made a willow fence panel.

  • Thanks so much for a fantastic day. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and learned a new skill for life! Will definitely be back for more classes!

    Abbie Milne