Workshops 2020
Having left a teaching career, I now find that teaching others to weave brings me great joy. To that end I conduct workshops at various locations. Check out what is available at the moment. Class size limit due to Covid 19 only 5 participants per workshop.
Random weave sculpture
Random weave sculpture
Random weave sculpture
When: Saturday 20th June
Time: 10am to 1pm
Cost: $70.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
You will learn how to prepare and use the inflorescence from a bangalow palm tree to create intricate and delicate sculptural pieces. Playing with natural fibres is a rewarding experience, as well as a lot of fun. Come along and foster your creative side in this workshop. All materials and notes provided.
A delicious morning tea will be served.
Twining natural fibres
Random weave sculpture
Random weave sculpture
When: Saturday 18th July
Time: 10am to 1pm
Cost: $70.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
Learn how to create a basket using one of the oldest methods of weaving - twining.
Create your own unique bowl or basket using natural fibres you may find in the garden. All materials provided, along with notes and a great morning tea
Coiling with raffia
Random weave sculpture
Coiling with raffia
When: Saturday 15th August
Time: 10am to 1pm
Cost: $70.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
Raffia is a natural fibre harvested sustainably from Madagascan palms. It is a great way to introduce yourself to coiling a basket. You will use both natural and dyed raffia. Embellishments can be added and many will be available for you to use in this hands on workshop, and yes, you will go home with a small completed basket!
All materials, notes and morning tea will be provided.
Powered up!
When: Saturday 18th July
Time: 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Cost: $70.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
Explore available materials that you can use to create baskets - materials that most people just throw away creating so much landfill. Use power cords and other ewaste to create a unique basket.