Basket Weaving in Nature - Cobbled Raffia Baskets

Heartwood Nature Bathing warmly offers a special 3-hour basket weaving workshop. 

Bask in the beauty of nature as you learn to make a cobbled raffia basket or wall hanging. The cobbling style is very textural, and a lot of fun! 

No prior experience is needed for this experience, which will help you cultivate a sense of calm, creativity and connection.

Where?

This small group experience takes place at the Sherwood Arboretum in Brisbane/Meanjin, on Turrbal and Jagera country.

Ample parking is available on site.

Details of where to meet on the day will be provided via email 48 hours prior to the event - please ensure you use the correct email to register!

What to expect?

This event has a maximum of 12 participants, and is suitable for people 12 years and over.

No prior experience is necessary and all materials are provided.

You can expect to weave a small raffia basket or coaster in this session, and you will take home the skills needed to complete larger projects.

This is a very gentle experience; you can expect to travel no further than 1km. The route is manageable for all fitness levels, as well as assisted wheelchair users.

If you have any accessibility or mobility concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Your Guide

Monique Ross is an experienced certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, who trained with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy.

She is the founder of Heartwood Nature Bathing, and has been weaving practically non-stop since she first learned the skill. She has exhibited her work at Vacant Assembly gallery in West End.

Monique has up-to-date certifications in Remote and Wilderness Area First Aid, and full public liability insurance. All of the appropriate permits have been secured.

What to bring?

• A bottle of water, sunscreen and a hat 
• Wearing clothes you feel comfortable in
• A bag or backpack to store your keys and personal items

Please note we sit on the ground for this experience. You are welcome to bring a folding chair along if that will be more comfortable for you.

Any questions?

Get in touch - hello@heartwoodnaturebathing or find me on Instagram and Facebook.

If this date doesn't work, you may be interested to know that I also do private weaving workshops! Please contact me for more information.

Heartwood looks forward to sharing moments of connection in nature together with you.

You are welcome, exactly as you are.