Spring Weaving Circle

Join Helen from Earthstar Magic and Yonke from Temples Of The Forest for a Seasonal Weaving Circle, held in a beautiful bush property in Navigators, Ballarat. In this 3 hour workshop you will be introduced to different fibers for weaving, and how to harvest, dry and store them. You'll learn all of the skills needed to create your very own twined basket or bowl. All materials for this workshop will be supplied. There will be a selection of brightly coloured and natural raffia available for you to use. You will have complete freedom to choose the shape, dimensions and colour of your weaving. Yonke and I will guide you throughout the weaving process and be there to answer any technical questions as you allow your creativity to flow. There is no right or wrong in this workshop - only what is right for you! Weaving is very intuitive; it requires us to trust the process. Unlike knitting or crochet, there is no pattern to follow. Vessels are created by feel. This is a great craft for dropping out of the monkey mind and into the creative flow. During the first hour of the workshop, you will learn about selecting and foraging plants to weave from your local environment. From harvesting to drying and preparing them for projects. We will then introduce this session's weaving technique and materials, and get everyone started. The remaining two hours of the workshop will be allocated as weaving time, where we can all work on our projects, ask questions and share stories (and songs!). Herbal tea will be available as well as some simple snacks to keep us nourished as we work. Weaving together our stories individually and as a group. This is a place for crafting, community, conversation and creativity. Everyone will go home with their own unique piece of art, as well as the skills and knowledge to be able to continue working on their basket at home should they wish. For this Spring Weaving Circle we will be gathering outdoors if the weather is dry. Please dress warmly and bring along a campchair for sitting if you can. If the weather is too wet / cold we will gather indoors in our cosy space with the fire lit. Cushions for floor sitting are provided, but should you require anything else to be comfy please bring it along. With love & gratitude, Earthstar & Yonke🤍