Workshops
Workshop registrations are now scheduled monthly.
January was a success with offering beginner classes for the first time weaver. I had decided to continue to do the same for each month of February thru April. The beginner workshops are $55.00. With this workshop, you will learn the basics of weaving, shaping, and adding rims. You will also be given a pattern and a kit to take home. This workshop will go from 9am thru 1:00pm and you will have a finished basket. This also gives you a 20% discount on any basket workshop that you chose to sign up for in the future. Pre-registration is always required to assure a space by emailing me at: mindfulgardensmaine@gmail.com or by phone/text 207.350.2474.
Mindful Gardens is located on the corner of Lincoln/ Middle Street in Wiscasset. Feel free to stop by and experience the atmosphere on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9-3.
Small Storage Baskets
Workshops
This little basket is such a gem to have the around the house. Whether it is used for holding crayons, kitchen utensils, mail, napkins, cookies, biscuits or just filled to use as a gift basket. You will have fun weaving this little basket and learn how to shape. You will be able to get creative in designing the shape and height and adding color if that is your preference.
If you are curious about learning to weave baskets but maybe a bit overwhelmed – this is definitely the basket to start with. You will learn the technique of over/under, how to lay out a base, shaping and adding a rim. The basket can be done within a 3 hour class and a kit will be available to take home and try another on your own. I highly recommend making one or two of these to prepare yourself to take take on a new challenge.
Dyed reed is available if you want to add some color.
To register for a workshop, please email: mindfulgardensmaine@gmail.com.
March Workshops : All Workshops Have Been Filled. Check back for April Workshops at the end o March.
Cost of this workshop is $55. You will be taking home one basket, a kit to make a second basket and a pattern. By completing this basket, you will receive a credit for 20% on future workshops.
If these days are not convenient for you, please reach out to me at email address above to request a back up day.
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Spring Basket Workshop
$55 per person
If you have kiddies in your life that want a basket to fill with Easter eggs or goodies. If you have a special person in your life and celebrate with Easter gifts, or if you just want to decorate with a basket of colorful eggs, this basket is for you.
The basket has a hand woven handle and can be completed in one workshop. Another nice basket to start out with to learn about shaping, working with a handle and also adding a rim. This basket has a twined base which is another technique to learn with weaving. There will be plenty of dyed reed to use to make this basket a one of a kind to be used each spring for years to come.
There will be only two workshops for this basket in March. I will offer this class on March 18th and March 25th (Wednesday) at 9 am thru 1:00 pm. The cost of this workshop is $55.
To register for this workshop. please email: mindfulgartdensmaine@gmail.com. This class will fill up fast due to only 2 workshops.
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Farmers’ Market Tote Workshop
Class is $75.00
In this workshop you will learn to make a Farmers’ Market Tote, perfect to take shopping or just to hang for storage. The tote is approximately 11-12″ tall on a wooden base which is 6″X12″. There is a choice of colors for the straps.
This workshop is not being offered in March. However, I will be offering this class in April for several dates. Please feel free to touch base with me concerning which dates are best for you. I would suggest taking a beginner class in March to learn basic techniques.
The workshop class is: $75.00 however, if you complete a beginner workshop, will be able to take a 20% discount making this workshop $60.00.
To register for a workshop, please email : mindfulgardensmaine@gmail.com.
Small Backpack
I will be offering one class in February to weave a small backpack. This is a neat little basket for adults or children whether for foraging in the forests, going to Farmers’ Market or for a day pack in the park, or library. The basket is also good for children to take for books, games, lunches etc if visiting a friend or hiking in the woods.
The basket is approximately is 12″-14″ tall with strap color of your choice.
There are no workshops for backpacks in March. I will be offering several in April so just reach out to me to let me know your interest. I do highly recommend taking a beginner class before to learn basic techniques. With the beginner class, you would be able to complete this basic in one workshop, instead of two.
Cost of workshop is: 95$. Prior registration is required.