Two Techniques Basketry Weaving Workshop, Laurieton, Mid North Coast, Sunday 27 July 2025

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Learn Two Beautiful Basketry Techniques in One Inspiring Day – Learn Natural Fibre weaving

Join award-winning fibre artist Catriona Pollard for a creative and relaxing one-day basketry workshop where you’ll explore two of her favourite techniques—perfect for beginners and experienced weavers alike.

In this basket weaving class you don’t need any experience, it is all about creative exploration, not perfection. You’ll discover the joy of working with your hands, connecting with nature, and crafting something truly personal from organic materials. It’s a mindful and satisfying experience for anyone looking for a creative outlet or a new artistic skill.

By the end of the day, you’ll take home two finished woven sculptures and the confidence to continue your basketry journey.

You’ll learn:

• Random weaving using natural cane and foraged plant fibres
• Looping with paper string, an ancient and meditative basketry technique

Both methods use accessible materials, so you can continue weaving long after the workshop ends.

This is more than just a weaving class—it’s a hands-on, creative experience where you’ll reconnect with your imagination and enjoy the calming, meditative process of sculptural basketry. Like all of Catriona’s workshops, it’s about exploration, creativity, and expression—not perfection. You’ll leave feeling confident in multiple basketry techniques, inspired to continue creating at home, and carrying your own beautiful basketry sculptures.

In a small, supportive group, you’ll receive personal guidance and expert tips from Catriona, who’s known for her warm teaching style and passion for nature-inspired weaving.

This workshop is for you if:

• You’re curious about natural fibre basketry
• You want to learn weaving with foraged materials and sustainable craft techniques
• You’re looking for a fun, mindful, and creative outlet
• You’d love to spend a weekend immersed in creativity with a group of like-minded people
• Gift yourself a day of creativity, calm, and connection. You deserve it.

Book now—limited spots available for this intimate class.

What participants are saying:

“A joyous experience. I highly recommend it. Thank you for your kindness, care, instruction, guidance and creativity. Such a wonderful day.” – Lynne

“I love looking at my little sculptural basket – its colours are changing and it’s just magical. I feel more centred. Such a gift – thank you again.” – Kim

“I had a wonderful day creating, learning, using natural elements and chatting with like-minded women. What a gift to take time out with Catriona guiding us with enthusiasm and care.” – Robin

 

Making a basket using random weaving with cane + foraged plant inclusions

 

Making a basket using looping technique

 

 

What to expect from this Basketry Workshop:

• Learn two basketry techniques in a relaxed, supportive space
• Create two complete baskets using natural materials (materials provided)
• Receive step-by-step guidance from Catriona in a small class for personalised instruction
• Have fun in a social and relaxing environment with other people learning the basketry

Who this Basket Weaving Class is perfect for:

• You want to learn basket weaving for beginners and don’t know where to start
• You’re looking for a creative, hands-on workshop that connects you with nature
• You want to unwind with a relaxing day of making, learning and connection
• You’re an artist or crafter wanting to expand your skills with eco-friendly materials
• You enjoy mindful making and slow, meaningful craft experiences

Whether you’re completely new to basketry or looking to expand your weaving technique, you’ll love it and leave with a completed baskets.

Catriona Pollard – Basketry artist and teacher

Catriona Pollard is a contemporary artist who uses traditional fibre techniques to transform foraged plant fibres and recycled metals into evocative sculptural works which investigate human’s personal connection with the natural world.

Her practice has been recognised as a skilful exploration of ideas around nature and human’s relationship, the invisible forces and the movement of energy within it. Central to her work is the investigation of transformation and humanity’s connection, dependence, and the possibility of harmony with the ecological world.

Her sculptures feature intricate and complex weaving techniques that create repetitive patterns which explore the concept of connection and interconnection. Her interplay of shadows extending beyond the physical boundaries of the sculptures opens discussion around light and dark and their role in achieving harmony.

By sharing a dialogue with the organic materials and allowing them to inform the narrative of her sculptures, it means that stories are formed and shared from the nature in transformational ways – in a language that provides new meanings and relationships with spirit, nature, humans, and the interconnectedness of all.

Catriona has been selected for multiple solo exhibitions and exhibits extensively selected, group and touring exhibitions. She has been a winner and finalist in many art awards including Australian Textile Art Award, International Art Textile Biennale, National Capital Art Prize, Environmental Art & Design Award, North Sydney Art Prize, Australian Fibre Arts Award, Ravenswood Women’s Art Prize and many more.

Her artwork is profiled across major art and design media and is featured nationally in galleries, high end design spaces and private collections. Watch her talk about her art at ABC TV and Gardening Australia and read in the feature in Good Weekend, SMH/The Age.  She is profiled in the Book: Woven Together: Weavers and Their Stories. See the media section for more talks and media.

As a dedicated professional educator, she holds sold out sculptural basketry weaving workshops in Australia and internationally and teaches for design and craft centres. She holds demonstrations for organisations including Museums, and gives artist talks at galleries and community groups. She also established the online SchoolofBasketryArt.com with students from around the world.

Instagram: CatrionaPollard. Read more about at www.theartofweaving.com.au/about

Read more about at www.theartofweaving.com.au/about

 

Click on the image to read the Good Weekend SMH Article

Cancellations: 100% refund if you cancel 14 days before (less CC fee).  You are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else after that date. All refunds are less the 0.026% processing fee. 100% refund if I have to cancel for an unforeseen circumstance.