Slow down and just be present by connecting with nature
Garden of Weaving
Keeping the lost art of basketry and weaving alive using sustainable foraged materials.
Unique and sustainable creative experience
Sustainable creative workshops to inspire you to use what’s available in your local area and bring people together through the art of sculptural, functional basketry, and weaving.
Keeping alive the lost art of using sustainable foraged materials. We believe that by connecting with nature and utilising what it provides, we can create beautiful and functional pieces while also reducing our impact on the environment.
Small Group Workshops in a Tranquil Setting
Our workshops are held in an inviting studio space, nestled in a tranquil 1-acre garden with a gentle creek running through it. The serene surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for your creative journey.
Our guided garden tour introduces you to various plants, learn how to identify them, forage for them, and prepare them for weaving.
Balance your Spirit
It’s a holistic experience that connects you with nature in a place of healing, deepening your understanding of sustainable art practices.
Our ancestors all made baskets to cook, store, carry, hunt and gather as our survival depended on it. This was a very important part of passing down ancient traditions and culture. Coming together to weave or stitch in our modern world allows space for us to connect and share whilst learning ancient skills and inspiring others to be creative.
Create a life of calm, wellbeing, connection with nature and healing.
In the busyness of the modern world, there is a need for us to slow down and just be present. Connecting to nature as our ancestors once did, on a daily basis, is fundamentally a part of a human beings existence that we largely seem to have lost along the way.
The weaving process will bring you into a calming and meditative state, whilst allowing you time to explore your creativity and connect with others.
Creating art in a sustainable way that is waste-free is important to us.
We will inspire you to think about how creativity can be nurtured without impacting the environment.
Upcoming Small Group Workshops
Twined Baskets from the garden
Create a beautiful and functional twined basket made from foraged garden plants.
Random weave with Bangalow Palm inflorescence
Create a stunning sculptural and functional platter or basket made from the inflorescence (flowering stems) of a Bangalow palm
Circular wall piece
Create your very own unique woven wall art using forage plant fibres, fabric, bark, rope or anything else that your creative imagination calls for!
Random weave with Vines
Create a stunning sculptural or functional art piece using foraged vines. For this workshop, some of the invasive vines used are, in fact, helping the ecosystem by removing these introduced species from local bushland areas.
Thank you for visiting Garden of Weaving
Some heartfelt messages from recent workshop attendees.
"Attending the weaving workshop with Gardening of Weaving was nothing short of magical. From the moment I arrived, I felt a deep sense of calm and inspiration. Cath, who runs the workshop, is an absolute gem—so genuine, knowledgeable, and deeply passionate about her craft. Her connection to the earth and her materials shines through every part of the experience.
What makes this workshop truly unique is the way Cath brings the story of each weaving element to life. She thoughtfully explained where each material came from, how she lovingly forages from her own garden, and the properties and history of the plants used. It gave such a profound sense of connection and reverence to the process.
The space was beautifully set up, and to top it all off, Cath treated us to the most delicious platter of seasonal fruits, herbal teas, and sweet treats—all homemade or sourced from her garden. Every detail was intentional and infused with love.
I left feeling nourished, creatively fulfilled, and deeply grounded. I can’t recommend this experience enough—it’s a soul-soothing journey that reconnects you to nature, creativity, and self."
Siena
Siena
“It was an absolute delight! A wonderful experience using weaving techniques in such a beautiful place, with a stunning garden. Cath is a wonderful instructor, amazing artist and beautiful soul.”
Kamila
"I recently did a basketry workshop with Cath and it was amazing! Cath is a patient, encouraging and knowledgeable facilitator and a talented artist. The day of the workshop was incredibly hot, but we were super comfortable in her beautiful studio. The refreshments provided (which were mainly from Cath's garden) were nourishing, nurturing and delicious! This was an inspiring creative experience and it was wonderful to be able to produce a couple of baskets to take home. I have just booked in for my next workshop with Cath, it's hard to stop at one!"
Sue
Kamila
"I recently did a basketry workshop with Cath and it was amazing! Cath is a patient, encouraging and knowledgeable facilitator and a talented artist. The day of the workshop was incredibly hot, but we were super comfortable in her beautiful studio. The refreshments provided (which were mainly from Cath's garden) were nourishing, nurturing and delicious! This was an inspiring creative experience and it was wonderful to be able to produce a couple of baskets to take home. I have just booked in for my next workshop with Cath, it's hard to stop at one!"
Sue
"I highly recommend this workshop. The day was so well organised and enjoyable. Cath is such an encouraging teacher and so knowledgeable. The location is superb! A gorgeous private studio in one of the best gardens in Perth! Abundant tea, coffee and lovely food supplied too. I hope to attend other workshops here." Ali
"I have attended 3 workshops with Cath in 2024 and enjoyed all of them immensely. Cath has a wonderful, patient calming influence, providing easy to follow instructions in her beautiful studio amongst the most amazing garden in the hills. Initially walking in thinking "I can't do this" to walking out feeling immense pride and joy creating something from nature was a real buzz. I loved that it was small groups plus delicious food (gluten free) and beverages included. Highly recommend if you want a day to just enjoy doing something just for you amongst like minded people."
Libby
"I have attended 3 workshops with Cath in 2024 and enjoyed all of them immensely. Cath has a wonderful, patient calming influence, providing easy to follow instructions in her beautiful studio amongst the most amazing garden in the hills. Initially walking in thinking "I can't do this" to walking out feeling immense pride and joy creating something from nature was a real buzz. I loved that it was small groups plus delicious food (gluten free) and beverages included. Highly recommend if you want a day to just enjoy doing something just for you amongst like minded people."
Libby
“She journeys with a magical step to the loving realm that knows her best, NATURE”
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