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Behind the Scenes: Willow Maze One of our most popular elements of the museum is the Willow Sculpture by Patrick Dougherty. His installation was meant to last about three years but the children loved it so much that we try to keep it maintained so that it will last as long as it can. Our staff maintains the maze throughout the year. This week we have closed off access to the Willow Sculpture and have undertaken the upkeep process. Chip, Adam and Todd have been weaving in new willow into the old willow for the past few days. Though most of the sculpture is made of willow pieces, it is a living sculpture. Some of the willow has rooted to the ground and is growing as it stands. With passage ways, windows and an open roof..it's easy for children to make believe they are in a whimsical woody secret forest. It's my favorite part of the Museum. Share this Post      
 Share this page CommentsThe Willow Maze is indeed one of our very favorites! One thing I've always wondered is -- where do you get the willow branches? Do you grow them somewhere? We've done a little stick play at home -- made a fort from old ivy branches, that sort of thing -- but I'd love to do more of that in a sustainable way (i.e. not tearing down entire trees in the neighborhood!). Posted by: Graham Charles | March 09, 2008 8:44 PM Submit a Comment |
We buy from Willowmania a company that sells willow but they only sell in bulk. I recommend asking a nursery or your garden center and Home Depot.
Posted by: Jaisette | March 10, 2008 11:22 AM