Have you ever needed a small garden fence? A trellis or wattle fence is the answer! Sometimes referred to as hurdles, wattle fences and trellises have been around since the stone age and can be made from easily-harvested and widely-available materials. This one-day workshop will introduce the many uses of wattles, hurdles, and trellises, the materials needed, and how to make a wattle fence and trellis. Students will make a small wattle fence and trellis to take home, and have the skills to make many more. A short field trip into the woods to identify useful materials will be included, so wear appropriate clothing and shoes.

Required Tools

• Bypass pruning clippers
• Large loppers
• Gloves
• Tape measure
• Hammer

Optional Tools

• Pliers
• Wire cutters
• Decorative wire
• Raffia
• Decorative cordage