Workshops 2021
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 sizes limited due to Covid 19.
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Looping a bottle holder
Looping a bottle holder
Looping a bottle holder
When: Saturday 29 May
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
Cost: $70.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
Create a drink bottle holder by learning how to make your own cord and then looping it around your very own drink bottle. You will have the opportunity to choose from a natural fibre (red hot poker), plastic (bread
When: Saturday 29 May
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
Cost: $70.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
Create a drink bottle holder by learning how to make your own cord and then looping it around your very own drink bottle. You will have the opportunity to choose from a natural fibre (red hot poker), plastic (bread bags) or raffia. A fun and creative activity. No experience necessary. Bring your own drink bottle! A delicious morning tea will be served.
Cobble a platter
Looping a bottle holder
Looping a bottle holder
When: Sunday 30 May
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
Cost: $75.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
The art of cobbling something together is such an old tradition. In this workshop you will learn how to cobble together various fibres (including raffia, silk, fabric scraps) to create a colourful platter. A fun act
When: Sunday 30 May
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
Cost: $75.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
The art of cobbling something together is such an old tradition. In this workshop you will learn how to cobble together various fibres (including raffia, silk, fabric scraps) to create a colourful platter. A fun activity requiring no experience. All materials will be supplied, plus a lovely morning tea will be served.
Workshops already held this year! Power up
Workshops already held this year! Power up
Workshops already held this year! Power up
When: Saturday 17th April
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
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 e-waste to create a unique basket. All materials will be supplied. A fun and creative activity. No experience necessary.
A delicious morning tea will be served.
Upcycle your denim
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Workshops already held this year! Power up
When: Sunday 18th April
Time: 10:30 am to 1:30pm
Cost: $70.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
Get out your old jeans! Covid has a lot to answer for, if those jeans have shrunk, here is what you can do! Learn how to use your old denim to make a beautiful little basket. All materials will be supplied. A fun and creative activity. Lets save the planet one basket at a time!
A delicious morning tea will be served.
Baskets from the garden
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Random weave - sculptural
**Change of date**
When: Sunday 14th March
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
Cost: $70.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
Using fibres that can be collected from your garden (or friends!) you will learn how to harvest, prepare and create a coiled basket. All materials will be supplied. A fun and creative activity. No experience necessary.
A delicious morning tea will be served.
Random weave - sculptural
2020 Workshops A Christmas centrepiece
Random weave - sculptural
When: Saturday 20th February
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
Cost: $70.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
Using bangalow palm inflorescence you will create a unique sculptural piece. All materials will be supplied. A fun and creative activity. No experience necessary.
A delicious morning tea will be served.
Upcycle - create a basket from waste
2020 Workshops A Christmas centrepiece
2020 Workshops A Christmas centrepiece
When: Sunday 21st February
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
Cost: $70.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
You will learn how to use things which might normally end up in landfill to make a beautiful little coiled basket. All materials will be supplied. A fun and creative activity. Lets save the planet one basket at a time! A delicious morning tea will be served.
2020 Workshops A Christmas centrepiece
2020 Workshops A Christmas centrepiece
2020 Workshops A Christmas centrepiece
When: Sunday 15th November
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
Cost: $70.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
Using bangalow palm inflorescence you will create a unique Christmas centrepiece for your table, just add a candle or fairy lights! Perfect for all occasions. All materials will be supplied. A fun and creative activity. No experience necessary.
A delicious morning tea will be served.
Random Weave
Random weave sculpture
Upcycle a basket!
When: Sunday 18th October
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
Cost: $70.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
You will learn how to use vines, twigs, leaves and seed pods to create a beautiful basket. All materials will be supplied. A creative activity that requires no experience. We will also discuss what types of natural fibres are best for random weaving and how to harvest and store them.
A delicious morning tea will be served.
Upcycle a basket!
Random weave sculpture
Upcycle a basket!
When: Sunday 27 September
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
Cost: $65.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
You will learn how to use things which might normally end up in landfill to make a beautiful little coiled basket. All materials will be supplied. A fun and creative activity. Lets save the planet one basket at a time!
A delicious morning tea will be served.
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
Coiling with raffia and more
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 and more
Coiling with raffia and more
Coiling with raffia and more
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 and if you want, fabric, novelty yarn and other bits and pieces. 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.
Twining with Natural fibre
Twining with Natural fibre
Twining with Natural fibre
When: Saturday 8th August
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: $70.00
Where: Hawkesbury Remakery, Loder House, 126 Windsor Street, Windsor
Due to over-subsciption of my earlier workshop, here is another chance to 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 afternoon tea
Powered up!
Twining with Natural fibre
Twining with Natural fibre
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.