Wild Basketry

This workshop is your time to explore and create and play.

Come join for a morning of mindful creativity, and leave with a beautiful woven treasure of your own using basketry techniques that have virtually remanned unchanged over centuries.

The origins of basketry are entirely rooted in place. All basketry traditions are based on the local native plant species, on what could be foraged that was useful. Making techniques developed that suited the specific materials – binding, twisting, stitching, weaving – various ways of joining long, strong and flexible plant fibres. Though there are few basketry remains from our distant ancestors, there is evidence of it from at least as far back as 9,000BC in the area we know as Iraq. 

What you'll learn:         

• How to forage grasses and how to prepare them for frying and weaving 
• How to work with natural fibres for weaving 
• Two-strand twining
• Starting your basket and finishing off your basket

All materials are provided.

Any level of experience is welcome.

This workshop is for anyone who wants to slow down, connect with nature and explore weaving; or expand on what you’ve already leant.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL as there are limited spots available.

Here's what people are saying:- 

     "Fantastic experience. I loved the chance to work with my hands and it reminds me I need to do it more often!!"

     "I'm walking away with more self admiration, more belief in my self; a new skill, relaxation and meeting new humans. 

     "I loved connecting with the palm and to my hands and becoming more confident in its handling as I went along."

     "I loved your enthusiasm and love for what you do and your knowledge of your art. I loved the silence while we created as everyone was deeply connecing in."

I'd love to work with you, 

Big love, Sarah