Join Ruth Woods, author of Finding Form with Fibre, for a hands-on workshop focused on making coiled baskets using plant fibres gathered from the garden.
In this 2.5-hour session, Ruth will guide you through identifying suitable plants, sourcing and preparing them for use, and creating your own natural, plant-based basket using the coiling technique. Participants will also receive a detailed plant list to support their ongoing exploration of locally available fibres
This relaxed and creative workshop celebrates simple materials, sustainable making, and the beauty of working with what’s already around us.
Baskets from the Garden - Heronswood
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Ruth Woods is a fibre artist, author, and educator known for her work with plant fibre and locally gathered materials. She is also known for textile fibre work using recycled clothing and fabrics. Her book Finding Form with Fibre explores contemporary basketry and the creative possibilities of natural fibres.
Through Craft School Oz, Ruth has taught many workshops all over Australia, NZ and the UK for over ten years as well as offering many online workshops. Her workshops include how to harvest, prepare and weave with plants, inspiring makers to connect with their environment and create with what grows around them.
