Intro to Making Cordage (String) from Plants
Adults £40, under 16s £25- (scroll down for booking)
Morrab Gardens and the surrounding area is full of wild and cultivated plants that can be used to make cordage (string). Discover how to transform common and exotic plants into simple plant fibres to make decorative and practical string for all sorts of projects.
Who is this event for? Anyone interested in plants, crafts and using natural and ‘waste’ materials (garden cuttings and weeds) and learning an ancient technique for practical and decorative projects. Suitable for beginners and those with previous craft experience.*
*If you want to learn to transform a larger range of plants and have more time to get absorbed in the process, please check out my day-long courses (recommended).
What to expect on this forage and make cordage course:
- This short session will introduce the principles of making cordage from 1-2 garden plants
- A foraging walk to gather materials to make cordage from
- Discover and practice the technique of cordage making from plants
- See different examples of how cordage can be used (bags, bowls, pots, jewellery, ties)
- Go away with plant fibres to use on your own projects
What to bring and wear: Please read what to bring notes.
Meet: Outside The Gardener’s House, Morrab Gardens, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4DA These3 words: cascade.steams.schematic
Min/Max numbers: 3-8 adults. You are welcome to come alone or with others.