Always wanted to weave your own basket, or learn different weaving techniques? Maybe you’ve considered joining Wild + Alive, but are too busy... Join our day-long Basket Making workshop as part of our Wild Emergence: Spring Workshop Series!
In this workshop we will:
learn about the origins of basketry;
learn about diverse ancestral cultural uses and techniques - why baskets? where did they come from?;
explore different basket weaving techniques, materials and samples;
weave your own basket from cattail leaves to take home.
Beginner friendly. No previous experience necessary.
What to bring? Participants will need to bring their own lunch, water bottle and whatever else they need to be comfortable outside for the day e.g. appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather/terrain, camping chair etc.
Facilitator: TBA
Date/Time: April 20, 10am-4:30pm.
Location: Cedar Song, 119 Ross Durrance Rd, Victoria.