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 range from $55.00 to $75.00 depending on the basket. With the beginner class, you will learn the basics of weaving, shaping, and adding rims. With this workshop, 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
$55.00
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.
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. There are also pottery buttons that will be available to use.
To register for a workshop, please email: mindfulgardensmaine@gmail.com.
All Workshops are filled for the month of January. Please check back for February classes.
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Market Basket Workshop
$75 per person
The workshop is 5 hours long and will take place in person in Wiscasset, ME. All supplies will be provided. The Market Basket is one of our most popular baskets. Perfect for harvesting out of your garden, or using as a storage basket. This is also a nice gift basket.
The basket has a wooden 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
To register for this workshop. please email: mindfulgartdensmaine@gmail.com
Workshop dates in January are: Saturday and Sunday , January 19th and January 20 at 9 am.
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Farmers’ Market Tote Workshop
Class is $65.00
In this workshop you will learn to make a Farmers’ Market Tote, perfect to take shopping or just to hang for storage. The tote is approximately 11-12″ tall on a wooden base which is 6″X12″. There is a choice of colors for the straps.
This workshop is being offered for one date in January and there is a limit of 4 students. The workshop will be held on Saturday, January 24th and will begin at 9am. We will break for a quick break at noon and finish up at 12:30 so that this basket can be completed in one session. The workshop will run from 9am to 2:00. Bring water and snack.
To register for a workshop, please email : mindfulgardensmaine@gmail.com.
“Send A Note to a Friend”
I am very excited to offer 2 Sundays each month for an “Open Workshop” for those that would like to come in and join us in making a note card, picking out a card, stamping, or water color note card to send to a friend or neighbor. My friend, Cindy will be there to teach stamping and card making. Not only will you learn a new craft but will make some one smile when they receive a handwritten note from you.
We will also in future months, make and mail out cards to groups, nursing homes or individuals so if you have any requests , please reach out to me.
The workshop will be available from 1-3 on Sunday, January 25th. The cost is a 10$ donation which covers all costs for at least 2 note cards and postage stamps. If a week day is better, there is also an option for Tuesday afternoons at 1-3.
To register, please email : mindfulgardensmaine@gmail.com or call/text me at 207.350.2474.