Explore Basketry Workshops with Catriona Pollard — Sydney & Beyond

Explore Basketry Workshops with Catriona Pollard — Sydney & Beyond

Join award-winning basketry artist Catriona Pollard for a series of hands-on basketry and fibre art workshops designed for beginners and experienced makers alike. These immersive sessions focus on creative exploration through traditional and contemporary weaving techniques — all in a supportive, inspiring environment. The Art of Weaving

BASKETRY WORKSHOP – RANDOM WEAVE SCULPTURES

• Learn with a international award winning teacher and expert basketry artist
• A day workshop so you can leave with a completed basket or wall sculpture (this is not a technique you can learn in just a few hours)
• You’ll make a gorgeous basket or a wall sculpture even if you don’t think you can!
• Get your creative groove on!

Join this fun filled day basketry workshop and learn the random weave basketry technique using the wonderful Bangalow Palm inflorescence.

The basketry workshop is all about exploration and play – not perfection. So it’s perfect for those who think they have no creativity or artistic ability (we are all creative!)- or want to explore that quality more.

Experience and explore sculptural basketry techniques and learn how to create something from found organic material just using your hands and imagination.

It’s a small class so you get hands-on tuition from expert basketry weaver, Catriona Pollard. Materials included, but if you have access to Bangalow Palm inflorescence then bring it along. Once booked, I’ll give you preparation notes.

Suitable for beginners, or intermediate weavers.

If you’ve never done basketry before – perfect! You’ll love this weaving workshop and leave with finished basket or sculpture.

This course is for you if:

• You want to learn the ancient basketry technique of random weaving, but don’t know where to start.
• You don’t have any experience or want to further develop your weaving.
• You’re looking for a fun, relaxing creative outlet, and an enjoyable way to spend your downtime.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL for all workshops as there is limited number of spots available and most often they book out.

Upcoming Basketry Workshops & Dates

Random Weave Sculptures Workshop — Mosman, Sydney

Create a unique sculptural basket using random weave techniques and natural fibres. This workshop is ideal for anyone seeking a mindful, creative experience and a finished piece to take home.

When:

• Sunday, 8 February 2026
  Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
  Where: The Barn, Mosman Bay, Sydney
  Cost: $220 (materials included) The Art of Weaving

Random Weave Basketry Sculptures — Cronulla

A full-day weaving workshop in the Sutherland Shire, focusing on random weave basketry with Bangalow Palm and other natural fibres.

When:

• Sunday, 8 March 2026
  Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
  Where: Gunnamatta Pavilion, Cronulla
  Cost: $220 (materials included) The Art of Weaving

Random Weave Basketry Sculptures — Newcastle

Join this workshop at Henry Park Hall to explore creative weave techniques and make a stunning sculptural piece.

When:

• Sunday, 22 March 2026
  Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
  Where: Hamilton South, Newcastle
  Cost: $220 (materials included) The Art of Weaving

Random Weave Basketry Sculptures — Kendall

Learn the art of random weave basketry in the charming community of Kendall. Perfect for a weekend creative getaway.

When:

• Sunday, 29 March 2026
  Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
  Where: Kendall Community Hall, Kendall NSW
  Cost: $195 (materials included) The Art of Weaving