WORKSHOPS

Paula offers a range of fibre arts workshops including: twist weave, coil basketry, sheath stitching and woven jewellery. She will guide you on a journey of discovery while sharing knowledge on natural fibres, harvesting, preparation, weaving and basketry techniques. You will have fun creating your own signature piece and go away with a new set of skills and an appreciation for fibre arts. 

Contact Paula if you are interested in booking a workshop with family and/or friends or a private one on one sesh.

Workshops
Book a private workshop for you or your group.

  • Twist Weave

    Twist weave is a basketry technique used in many forms and with many fibres both soft and hard. This workshop uses a variety of natural fibres collected locally, to create a unique basket dictated by the moods of the materials. Fibres may include (depending on my stock at the time) Bangalow Palm, Coccus Palm, Banana, Lomandra spp. , Monstera sheath, cane.

    Twist weave workshops: Min age 11yrs 5 hrs @ $125/participant.

  • Coil Basket

    Coiling techniques are used around the world in many different cultures. Paula’s coil workshops share commonly used coiling stitches using mainly Bangalow Palm inflorescence, hand-dyed and paper raffia although other materials may be incorporated into the workshops.

    Coil Basket workshops: Min age 11yrs 4 hrs @ $100/participant.

  • Sheath Planter

    Palm sheaths are unique to each palm species in size and texture. During this workshop, the participant will learn basic stitching techniques using hand-dyed raffia and Golden Cane Palm sheaths to create small sheath planters.

    Palm sheath workshops: Min age 11yrs 1.5 hrs @ $50/participant

  • Spiral Earrings or Pendant

    Come along and design your very own woven earrings or pendant. You will learn widely used coiling basketry using natural and hand-dyed raffia, and sterling silver jewellery findings to create your own individual piece(s).

    Earring workshops: Min age 14yrs 2.5hrs @ $75/participant

  • Paper Raffia Bracelet

    This workshop is designed to introduce basic coiling stitching techniques to young ones however it is open to all ages. We use Palmyra Palm raffia as the core and a variety of coloured paper raffia as the weaver.

    Paper raffia bracelets: Min age 5yrs 1 hr @ $35/participant.