Basket weaving in nature - learn the 'wheat ear stitch'

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

You will learn to weave the 'wheat ear' stitch' using premium hand-dyed raffia. (Check my other events for other stitch styles; more are added regularly!)

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 beautiful 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 10 participants, and is suitable for people 12 years and over.

We will use raffia, and weave in a coil style. This style involves wrapping around an inner core, and creating patterns using 'wheat stitches'.

No prior experience is necessary and all materials are provided.

You can expect to weave a small basket or coaster in this session, and you will take home the skills needed to complete larger projects. This includes shaping, and finishing your work.

This is a very gentle experience; you can expect to travel no further than 1km from the carpark to our weaving location. 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 Host

Monique Ross is an experienced fibre artist and 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 facilitates regular weaving workshops and day retreats.

She is also a journalist, author, and cat-mum.

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 (or a raincoat or umbrella if rainy!)
• Wearing clothes you feel comfortable in (it does not have to be hiking gear!)
• 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.

Cancellation policy

Refunds are available for cancellations requested up to 48 hours before the event start time. Please note that the Eventbrite booking fee is non-refundable.

Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the event are not eligible for a refund. This is because of costs already incurred in preparing for the event, including perishable supplies, materials, permits, and venue hire. However, if I am able to re-sell your spot to another participant, a full refund (excluding the Eventbrite fee) will be provided.

If an event is affected by inclement weather, or cancelled by the organiser, a full refund will be issued.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Any questions?

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

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

You are welcome, exactly as you are.