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 @ $150/participant.

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 @ $125/participant.

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

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

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.