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
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.
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.
February Workshops : Feb 8th (Sunday) and Feb 11 (Wednesday) starting at 9am thru 1:00pm. 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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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
There will be only one workshop in February for this basket. I will offer this class on February 18th (Wednesday) at 9 am thru 1:00 pm. The cost of this workshop is $75.00 however, if you have completed a beginner class, the cost would be 20% off which would be $60.
To register for this workshop. please email: mindfulgartdensmaine@gmail.com. This class will fill up fast due to only one this month.
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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 being offered for two dates in February and there is a limit of 4 students. The workshop will be held on February 25th (Wednesday) and February 27th (Friday) will begin at 9am. We will break for a quick break at noon and finish up at by 1:00pm so that this basket can be completed in one session. Bring water and snack.
The workshop class is: $75.00 however, if you complete a beginner workshop, will be able to take a 20% discount making this workshop $60.00.
To register for a workshop, please email : mindfulgardensmaine@gmail.com.
Small Backpack
I will be offering one class in February to weave a small backpack. This is a neat little basket for adults or children whether for foraging in the forests, going to Farmers’ Market or for a day pack in the park, or library. The basket is also good for children to take for books, games, lunches etc if visiting a friend or hiking in the woods.
The basket is approximately is 12″-14″ tall with strap color of your choice.
Normally a two day class but will offer as a one day workshop which starts at 9am and goes to 2:00 with a break for snacks or lunch.
The date of this workshop is for Sunday, Feb 22 and Monday, Feb 23. There is a limit of 4 students per workshop and taking the basic beginner class will help with completing this workshop. If interested, please email: mindfulgardensmaine@gmail.com
Cost of workshop is: 95$. Prior registration is required.