Raffia Basket Weaving Workshop

Sydney Innerwest Weaving Workshop



2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 2 to 10

$125 (Afterpay available)


Sydney
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Craft
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Textiles
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Weaving
In this hands on workshop you will learn a coil weaving technique using Raffia sourced from Madagascar. Raffia has been used in weaving for centuries throughout Europe and Africa, mixed with other fibres like wool, jute, cotton. When weaving with fibre, texture and colour amazing things are made, which are completely unique to the weaver.
During my travels throughout Europe, Asia and Japan, it became obvious how so many cultures developed their own weaving techniques derived from necessity and woven from nature. The woven items bonded people together, the makers, the hunters, gathers and fishers. Possibly where the phrase the "The fibre of our existence" came from.
I am always amazed at the different styles and shapes, colour and textures created in this class and you will be too.
Whether it be with a group of friends, sisters, a corporate event, team builder, or an open invitation workshop, this workshop is a wonderful way to bring out your creativity and generosity.
Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners.
 
What you'll get
All the materials required to make a small bowl in the workshop and to make another at home.
 
What to bring
Everything supplied
 
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Balmain, NSW

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Heather Hunt
Heather Hunt

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East Village Art House is a small but industrious art Studio, located in historical Balmain and founded by Heather Hunt.
With a wealth of talent EVAH offers workshops and courses in a variety of mediums, ranging from watercolour painting, Acrylic painting, Textile Loom weaving and raffia Weaving, and recently expanding to introduce Clay hand-building workshops. EVAH also offers fun group experiences, including Clay & Rosé and Sip & Paint.
All this packed into the cutest Art studio in Sydney's Inner West.

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