Weaving Songs Weekend with Tembre & Joanna

Saturday 5th December & Sunday 6th December 2026
10:30 am – 4:30 pm each day

The Causeway Village Hall
Chiddingstone, Tonbridge, Kent, UK

Join us for a joyful weekend of singing and basket weaving in the welcoming surroundings of The Causeway Village Hall.

Spend two nourishing creative days in a supportive community of women, making a beautiful basket each day with your own hands under the guidance of Joanna, while immersing yourself in uplifting harmony and circle songs led by Tembre. Together we will create a space of creativity, connection, wellbeing and fun for both our hands and our hearts.

Working with willow and foraged natural materials, alongside community and original songs inspired by nature, this weekend brings together two experienced facilitators who share a love of creativity, collaboration and connection.

Extra offer – An evening Community Song Circle with Tembre on the Friday evening from 7-9pm – booking here

Ticket Includes

• All weaving materials.
• Two full days of tuition with Joanna and Tembre.
• Unlimited refreshments throughout the weekend, including tea, coffee, herbal teas and homemade sweet treats.
• A simple but nourishing homemade lunch of soup and fresh bread on both days.
• Dietary requirements happily catered for with advance notice.

Ticket Prices

Early Bird (until 1st October 2026): £250 per person

Full Price (from 2nd October 2026): £295 per person

Please note that our Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy apply to all bookings.

To join us on this unique weekend Book Here

Tembre · Community Song Leader

Tembre is an experienced community song leader who creates warm, welcoming and inclusive spaces where everyone can experience the joy of singing, regardless of previous experience or confidence.

She brings a beautiful collection of community songs and original compositions inspired by the Earth, creativity, belonging and connection. Her relaxed, encouraging teaching style helps participants reconnect with the natural voice they were born to sing with.

All songs are taught by ear, making them accessible to everyone. No one sings alone—we sing together, weaving our voices into nourishing harmonies while our hands weave beautiful baskets. You are truly in safe singing hands.

For more information about Tembre, visit:
www.tembresong.com

Joanna Callaghan · Willow Weaving

Joanna Callaghan is a basket weaver, seat weaver and fine artist whose work explores the relationship between people and the natural environment.

She creates art using locally foraged natural materials, experimenting with painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, weaving and natural dyes. Her collaborative practice invites people to reconnect with landscape, ecology and traditional craft through creative exploration.

Joanna regularly leads workshops in natural environments, encouraging participants to discover the beauty, abundance and inspiration found in the natural world.

Throughout this weekend she will guide everyone in creating two beautiful willow baskets using traditional techniques and natural materials, while collaborating with Tembre to create an immersive experience where weaving and singing naturally support one another.

Joanna is currently undertaking a PhD in Fine Art at Birmingham City University.

For more information visit:
www.joannacallaghan.co.uk

Cancellation Policy

As this is a small, intimate gathering with only 14 places available, every booking plays an important part in making the event possible.

• There is a non‑negotiable £50 deposit.
• Refunds are only possible if your place can be filled from the waiting list.
• 30+ days before the event: Full refund minus £50 if someone takes your place.
• 14–29 days before: 50% refund minus £50 if someone takes your place.
• Less than 14 days: No refund unless your place is filled; then refund minus £50.
• August & September bookings: Cancellations within 2 weeks of booking receive a full refund.
• You may transfer your booking to another person at no extra cost.
• If Tembre and Joanna cancel, you receive a full refund.

Thank you for your understanding. These policies help us offer small, high-quality gatherings where every participant contributes to creating a meaningful and memorable experience.

This event is subject to numbers. We need to fill all 14 places for the event to take place, we appreciate you spreading the word to make the event a success

ALSO HAPPENING THE FRIDAY EVENING WITH TEMBRE 

To book for Tembre’s Evening community Song Circle on friday 4th Dec 7-9pm – Book Here