Plant Walk and Making String

Plant Walk and Making String

Learn to collect and prepare plant fibre for weaving with Jodie Goldring.

By The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

Date and time

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM AEDT

Location

The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

Bradshaw St Golden Point, VIC 3350 Australia

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About this event

  • 3 hours

In this half-day workshop, Jodie Goldring will provide you with a wealth of information about plants used for basketry that can be applied to your own garden!

In the morning, you will learn about different plant fibres used in basketry and how to collect, dry, store and rehydrate them for weaving.

Jodie will take you on a walk around the grounds of the Rare Trades Centre and the private gardens of the surrounding streets. Basketry plants will be identified and discussed during the walk and a small amount of collection will take place.

Once back at the workshop space, you will explore making string as an experiential way to get to know the characteristics of plant fibre. A range of fibres will be provided to make string so that comparisons can be made through reflective discussion.

Age: ADULT 18+

Skill Level: NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Inclusions: All materials provided

Bring: Apron and secateurs (if you have them). Lunch, drinks and a notepad.

Clothing Guidelines: Comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes

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The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

The Australian Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades is a place to learn and preserve Australia's rare trades through a series of workshops and masterclasses.

$145