Online via Zoom with Joan Carrigan Coiling is one of the most portable basketry techniques and is friendly on the hands. We'll be using tapestry yarn for our stitching material offering a colourful palette to explore different stitching patterns and shaping options - all of which provide endless design possibilities. This basket ticks a lot […]
Saturday, March 19 - 10:00am - 11:30am OR Saturday, April 16 - 10:00am - 11:30am Let's imagine…….Learning flower photography while being surrounded by the spectacular gardens at HCP. Spring is the perfect time to capture the colours and forms of flowers. Jana loves to share her passion for photography and her commitment to natural floral […]
Online via Zoom with Joan Carrigan Willow bark is a lovely material for basket weaving and this project is a perfect way to show it off. We will be weaving this variation of a point pouch designed to hang on the wall to hold utensils or a flower arrangement. Along with the plaited designs using […]
Tuesday, March 29 - 9am - 5pm Join artisan Andrew Kent from The Willow Way for this full day workshop. In one day, with Andrew Kent's expert instruction, you can make and take home your own Bent Willow Rustic Chair. This is a great introduction to rustic building techniques. Learn how to make a square […]
Online via Zoom with Joan Carrigan Random weave is one of Joan's favourite styles of baskets. The structure is beautiful, reminding one of birds' nests. It is strong, durable and lends itself to sculptural forms in both small and large scale. We will discuss several ways of approaching this technique. Discussion will cover how to […]
Online via Zoom with Joan Carrigan. This ancient stitching technique has been used to make pouches and bags in many parts of the world. In this workshop, participants will start by learning design variations of knotless netting using waxed threads worked over a smooth stone – thus Dressing a Stone. The second project will be […]
Join Richard for this new, exciting workshop series, and learn different ways to create lovely floral art. Each session will cover a different artistic approach: botanical florals, representational florals, and atmospheric florals; with the last session on a blending of approaches. Classes are ideal for first time as well as continuing students. Enjoy the warmth […]
Saturdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm - April 9 & 16 This workshop is for those serious about cultivating fruit and nuts in an urban space. Ryan Senechal will cover: selection of cultivars, planting, staking & training, soil, nutrients & watering, pruning, plant health & cultural controls, grafting & propagation. The focus will be on apple, cherry, […]
Online via Zoom with Joan Carrigan Coiling is one of the most portable basketry techniques and is friendly on the hands. We'll be using tapestry yarn for our stitching material offering a colourful palette to explore different stitching patterns and shaping options - all of which provide endless design possibilities. This basket ticks a lot […]
Tuesdays - 6:00pm - 8:30pm Four sessions: April 12, 19 and 26 & April 30 (time tbc) Interested in keeping bees, but not sure where to start? When you start researching this topic, the information can be overwhelming. Beekeepers never stop learning, but you have to start somewhere. This series is a gentle introduction which […]