Foraging for Basketry and Wild Crafts
Let’s take a fresh look at our local flora and find weave-ables growing in our backyard or neighborhood. I’ll share some of my favorite leaves, vines, sticks and stems for crafting.
SOLD OUT - January - Beginner Pine Needle Coil Basketry Series (Thurs x 4)
Treat yourself to one evening a week and explore a new lifelong craft - pine needle coil basketry. Once you start, your imagination is the limit.
SOLD OUT - Weaving with “Weeds”
What really is a weed? Is it just a plant living its best plant life in the wrong place? Well, I say we make something special out of those overachieving out-of-place plants! Let’s weave with weeds…
Hanging Wall Basket
Who knew that one stick and a bunch of leaves could make such a delightful basket! This slim hanging wall baskets or lovely clutch purse for my biodegradable fashion forward friends is a great project for anyone!
Winter Décor and More @ Sky Nursery (2 session options)
Let's celebrate the season by celebrating nature's gifts. Gather together to make ornaments and garland to bring the festive outside...inside! Willow reindeer, bark ornaments, and pinecone garland from all locally farmed or foraged plants.
SOLD OUT - Woven Swedish Stars @ 21 Acres (2 sessions)
Join this special opportunity to go from wild to woven in the same day. While exploring 21 Acres Farms, we will learn to identify and harvest brilliant red twig dogwood (perhaps a bit of yellow too!) and return to warm up and weave beautiful Swedish stars. (2 sessions to choose from)
Open House & Holiday Sale
Come celebrate the weaving season! It’s cold and rainy outside but it’s warm and woven inside. Check out the Field and Forest Crafts classroom, ask questions, and do a bit of holiday shopping! That’s right…I will have goodies for sale. Free snacks and non-alcohol bevvies on offer as well as a wee raffle.
Foraging for Basketry and Wild Crafts
Let’s take a fresh look at our local flora and find weave-ables growing in our backyard or neighborhood. I’ll share some of my favorite leaves, vines, sticks and stems for crafting.
SOLD OUT - Intro to Cordage with Soft Fibers
Every good wild crafter should know how to make cordage - this is your crash course! So many great plants to try out too.
Winter Market @ 21 Acres
Great place, creative vendors, and wonderful people! Free giveaway with the magic phase. Click to learn more…
Weeknight Weave: Willow Bark Earrings
Willow bark earrings x 2! Make a pair for you and a pair to share. Great holiday gift.
REGISTRATION CLOSED: Weeknight Weave: Willow &Vine Stars
Wish upon a willow star! Bring a little sparkle inside and learn how to weaving a willow and trailing blackberry star. You’ll take home a 12 inch AND 15 inch star…and know how to make more easy peasy!
Weeknight Weave: Pinecone Garland
Deck the halls with pinecone garland! No plastic, no metal, no waste - 100% biodegradable AND durable. If you’ve made cranberry or popcorn garland before this workshop will take your garland game at a whole new level.
Weeknight Weave: Weeping Willow Chains
Dry your herbs and flowers on a weeping willow chain. Bring a little apothecary whimsy to your space!
SOLD OUT - Bulrush & Wetland Friends Shoulder Bag
Let's make a sturdy little pouch from one of my favorite wetland plants. Bulrush aka tule aka Schoenoplectus acutus.
Wild Weave with Willow @ 21 Acres
Work with willow, wisteria, cordage, bark and more - let your imagination run wild. Using a random weave technique we’ll create a framework to show off all you natural treasures.
Foraging for Basketry and Wild Crafts
Let’s take a fresh look at our local flora. The weave-ables growing in your neighborhood might just surprise you.
All Natural Macramé Leaf Wall Art
I love macramé. I love weaving with plants. Put them together - voila!
SOLD OUT - Wrapped Vessel @ Bellevue Botanical Gardens
Wrapped vessel workshop hosted by Bellevue Botanical Gardens. Click to see project samples and link to registration.
Foraging for Basketry and Wild Crafts
Let’s take a fresh look at our local flora. The weave-ables growing in your neighborhood might just surprise you.
*SOLD OUT* Petite Berry Basket @ Sky Nursery
Make a one-of-a-kind ribbed berry basket while getting to know wonderful weave-able plants that thrive in the PNW.
SOLD OUT - Beginner Pine Needle Coil Basketry Series (Tuesdays x 4)
Treat yourself to one evening a week and explore a new lifelong craft - pine needle coil basketry. Once you start, your imagination is the limit.
SOLD OUT - Weaving with “Weeds”
What really is a weed? Is it just a plant living its best plant life in the wrong place? Well, I say we make something special out of those overachieving out-of-place plants! Let’s weave with weeds…
SOLD OUT - Weaving with “Weeds”
What really is a weed? Is it just a plant living its best plant life in the wrong place? Well, I say we make something special out of those overachieving out-of-place plants! Let’s weave with weeds…
EMAIL REGISTRATION ONLY - Foraging for Basketry and Wild Crafts
Let’s take a fresh look at our local flora. The weave-ables growing in your neighborhood might just surprise you.
REGISTRATION CLOSED: Intro to Cordage with Soft Fibers (2 sessions avail.)
Every good wild crafter should know how to make cordage - this is your crash course! So many great plants to try out too. Two sessions to choose from: 9am-Noon or 1pm-4pm
SOLD OUT: Weaver’s Choice - Wrapped Bottle, Vase or Votive (NE Seattle)
Create a one-of-a-kind wild wrapped glass vessel for your home - or to give as a gift. You will choose 1 of 3 different glass forms to set the shape of your vessel and then explore different leaves, stems and barks. No experience needed.
SOLD OUT - Wearable Willow Bark Happy Hour - 2 dates to choose from (NE Seattle)
Enjoy an evening in the garden with friends. Bring a bottle of wine to share (or not!).
SOLD OUT - Wild Weave Trial Workshop (NE Seattle)
Work with willow, wisteria, cordage and more - let your imagination run wild. Use random weave technique to create a framework to show off all you natural treasures. SPECIAL TRIAL CLASS - price reduced - click to learn more about this limited offering.
Foraging for Basketry and Wild Crafts @ Sky Nursery (3 sessions to choose from)
Join me at Sky Nursery on Saturday, August 3rd to explore weaving and crafting with local plants. You might just learn to look at your garden a little differently. Sessions start at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. You pick!
SOLD OUT - Foraging for Basketry and Wild Crafts + Mini Hands-on Project (NE Seattle)
Let’s spend the evening exploring some of the wonderful plants that grow here in the Pacific Northwest and ways to turn them into baskets and crafts.
FREE Foraging for Basketry and Wild Crafts @ Everett Main Library
I was invited by the Everett Public Library to show and share about some of the wonderful plants we can forage here in the PNW for weaving and crafts. FREE 2-hour class. If you are looking for more in-depth class + a small project check out July 11th or July 31st at my home in NE Seattle ($15)
SOLD OUT - Traditional Lavender Wands - 3 dates to choose from (NE Seattle)
The heat of the summer has brought out the best in our local lavender so let's make lavender wands. All workshops are from 6:30-8pm with 3 dates to choose from.
SOLD OUT - Foraging for Basketry and Wild Crafts + Mini Hands-on Project (Carnation, WA)
Let’s spend the afternoon exploring some of the wonderful plants that grow here in the Pacific Northwest and ways to turn them into baskets and crafts.