The Willowman
Are you full of courage and not afraid to get lost in the dark Floriade woods? Then off you go in search of the Willowman!
The tale of the maverick living hidden away in the woods on the grounds of Floriade has been doing the rounds for centuries. Far removed from civilisation, his great-grandparents built the first house out of branches, twigs and leaves many years ago. Several generations later this has grown into a village full of beautiful natural sculptures, nests and tree houses where the Willowman now lives with his animals, completely wrapped up in nature.
For once the Willowman is making an exception and will be inviting children onto his land. Better still: they will get the chance to work on some new creations. And together they will add to the Willowman's village.
The Willowman is a project that combines art and education in a unique way. With workshops and professional guidance, children will work in the woods using willow to create sculptures and giving free rein to their imaginations. The aim is to give children a sense of being involved with nature.
The Willowman: daily
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