Forage and Make a Mat or Bowl from Plants

Discover the joy of using garden cuttings, grasses after they’ve seeded, invasive species and weeds to make a beautiful place mat or bowl. Learn a simple and meditative weaving and stitching process to create beautiful and lasting products. Perfect for gifts and home use.

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Handmade grass bowl made from left over hay in the UK. Photographed in the field

Be led step-by-step in this traditional technique used across the world to make functional mats and vessels. Learn to appreciate plants for their multiple uses and create an object with zero waste from local garden and wild plants. Perfect as an additional skills to cordage (string) making.

Selection of handmade bowls and mats made from UK plants

The day includes;

  • A foraging walk to learn about plants that can be used for pots and bowls
  • Gather some plants together
  • Be introduced to a simple weaving and stitching technique from local plants
  • Learn the ancient craft of making with grasses with tips and guidance
  • Make a pot, mat or bowl in a day
  • Go away with materials and skills to create your own projects using grasses

Interested?

Contact me to register your interest and I’ll let you know when I’ve secured dates and venues.