Workshops
During my workshops, you will create your own unique functional basket or woven sculptural piece. Nourishing food, real coffee/teas are provided.
I will take you on a tour of my 1 acre garden where you will learn about identifying plants, gathering of plant materials and, how to prepare them for weaving.
Gift Vouchers can be purchased for a unique and memorable gift.
Private group workshops and special events are available either in my studio or I can come to you. Design your own tailor made creative workshop for any occasion. Choose your own date, time and creative project. Ideal for a girls night out, birthday, hens celebration, work mates, team building or end of year get together. Min 6 people
To discuss options for your group booking get in touch with me via the contact me page
Woven Earth Creative women’s retreat
14th – 16th November
Cath and Pam (studio108) are very excited to be able to create this beautiful offering together. We know how important creativity and being in nature is for our own well being and we hope you can join us for this nourishing time to spend a few days together nurturing ourselves exploring our creative expression with plants and clay, nature, yoga, journaling, eco-printing and more.
Please get in touch if you have any questions. Love, Cath & Pam
DATE: 14th – 16th November
VENUE: Lavender Patch, Mundaring
Exclusive access to the entire 5 acre property bordering the beautiful Fred Jacoby Park.
WHAT TO EXPECT: A safe and supportive space to explore your creativity and nurture yourself. It’s ok to allow ourselves time, space, nature, the breath, healing, support, joy and connections for our creative play to flow and be nurtured.
FOOD: Will be nourishing and delicious with lunches, dinners and desserts lovingly prepared for us by Paige at The Whole Connection. Any dietary needs can be catered for.
You will need to supply your own breakfast, this allows for a little more ease and flexibility for your mornings.
Tea/coffee and milk is provided in each of the kitchens in cottages and the main house kitchen.
Arrival Friday @ 3pm / depart Sunday @ 4pm
EXCHANGE:
MAIN HOUSE: Twin share rooms x 3 (one double and one single bed in each) $1050 PP
COTTAGES: Wandoo Chalet Single in queen bed (only 1 available – SOLD OUT) $1250 PP
Jarrah and Marri Chalets are both Triple share (one double and 2 single beds in each) $950 PP
All the cottages have fully equipped kitchens and ensuites
Each room in the main house has it’s own bathroom with communal kitchen facilities. Anyone who is flying solo will be matched up with a roomie/s and will be added to the private group chat giving you the option to make connections prior to the retreat.
BOOKINGS: Places are limited with max capacity for 12 women.
Please email me gardenofweaving@gmail.com to receive the full itinerary or to request your accommodation preference if you would like to book a place on the retreat.
A $200 deposit is required to secure your place on the retreat with full payment due 14 days prior to the retreat.
Please get in touch for cancellation policy and to discuss a payment plan, we are more than happy to assist with that.
Forage Pouch Palm Sheath Vessels
Friday October 24th
Join us for this fun creative workshop making a Forage Pouch using Palm Sheaths, which can be wall hung or worn. Suitable for ages 10+
Includes; Nibbles, tea/coffee
Feeding, patting and brushing the adorable Highland cows and other animals
Peaceful and tranquil farm setting, community connection, inspiration and individual creativity is encouraged
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.
Looping and String making
Join us to learn the ancient art of Looping and string making. You will learn various looping styles beginning with simple looping on a form and progressing to chain, double loop and figure eight techniques to make vessels, loop into a void and cover rocks or other objects.
Neolithic Weaving
Learn this ancient form of weaving using strappy leaf plants. During this 4 hour workshop you will learn the braiding technique to create either a vessel or sculptural form.
Previous weaving experience is required, this technique is a little tricky for beginners but please get in touch to discuss if you’re not sure.
Twined Sculptural Pendant
Create a striking sculptural art piece made from plant fibers, using paired twining techniques to bring the form to life.
Sculptural Palm Sheath Vessels
Create a freestanding sculptural vessel with Bangalow Palm leaf sheath.
You will learn how to prepare the material, cut, hand-stitch and adorn with found natural treasures into a beautiful form to showcase in your home or to give as a gift to that special someone.
Sculptural Weaving – Twining
Learn how to weave using paired twining technique, onto a found or repurposed object to creating a sculptural art piece to showcase in your home.
Options to weave with your choice of various plant materials or sustainable natural fibres such as paper string or reclaimed fabrics.
Twined Baskets
🌿 Learn how to weave sweet little baskets from foraged plant material.
Weaving with Gourds
Explore the wonderful world of Gourds, creating a functional vessel or sculptural artform. Using the gourd as a foundation we will twine or coil plant fibres on to the pre prepared gourd base.
