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.
In the months of April and May, I will be opening up Tuesdays : April 7th, April 14th, and April 28th from 9 am until 3:00 pm plus 5 Tuesdays in May for open weave days. If you have taken workshops from me in the past and are comfortable to weave on your own, this is a good day for you to come in, grab a space on the table and make a basket. You will have experienced weavers to help if needed. The cost is $20 per day or purchase a pass for 6 days and save 20$. Registration is needed to assure that there is a space open. Materials will be extra and can be paid at time needed. Also feel free to join us in weaving if you are curious and would like to experience the art of weaving.
Cat’s Head Basket
This is a fun little basket to weave and am I offering this workshop for one time only, this month. For those that have already woven a basket, this is perfect to teach shaping This is a continuous weave which causes a little ripple that adds a nice detail. The spokes will be long enough so that you can make a taller basket and add your own creative touch
Workshop : May 1, Saturday at 9am to 1pm. Cost is $75.00 with a 20% discount for students.
Registers by emailing me at: mindfulgardensmaine@gmail.com
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.
May Workshops are set up for May 5, Tuesday and May 12th, Tuesday starting at 9am until 1:00.
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
This is a beautiful market basket which is such a nice large size. It can be used as a storage basket or a working basket to take in the garden to harvest veggies, flowers or herbs. This basket can also be used for toys, animal toys, kindling wood or just for display.
You can make your own by making it the size that you want, or adding color.
$75 per person\
May Workshop is scheduled for May 9th, Saturday at 9 am until 1:00 pm
To register for this class, email: mindfulgardensmaine@gmail.
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Welcome Basket Workshop
Class is $75.00
In this workshop you will learn to make a Welcome Basket , perfect to to hand on your front door with a bunch of willows, greens, or dried flowers welcoming all those that come to visit. This basket is also good to use inside to hold mail, kitchen tools or again for a nice arrangement. The tote is approximately 11-12″ tall on a wooden base which is 6″X10″. There is a choice of colors to add for a creative touch or you can paint them with a milk paint once dried as seen in the photo. This is also a good basket to stain. All options will be discussed during the workshop.
This workshop is offered on May 26th, Tuesday at 9am to 1:00 pm.
To register for a workshop, please email : mindfulgardensmaine@gmail.com.
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.
Farmers’ Market Tote One of our best sellers. This basket can be used in so many ways from using as a work tote, to a shopping tote or used as a storage basket. This is a good basket to learn all the basics of weaving. Basket can be created and finished in one 4 hour class. You will pick out the color of your choice for the straps.
For only, this workshop will be offered for $75.00
Workshops are available for Friday, May 29th and Saturday, May 30 at 9am -1:00 pm.
To register for a workshop, please email : mindfulgardensmaine@gmail.com.