Weave Your Way Back to Nature: An Introduction to Cattail Basket Making

Weave Your Way Back to Nature: An Introduction to Cattail Basket Making

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the ancient art of cattail basket making and reconnect with nature!

By EarthSong School of Ancestral Arts

Date and time

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT

Location

House in Cadboro Bay

Cadboro Bay Gordon Head, BC Canada

Refund Policy

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About this event

  • 6 hours

Thank you all for your interest, this workshop has filled to capacity. You can still join the waitlist incase a spot opens up and you can join my mailing list to be notified of future workshops:

Welcome to Weave Your Way Back to Nature: An Introduction to Cattail Basket Making! Join us at a cozy House in Cadboro Bay for a fun and hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of basket making using cattail. Let's reconnect with nature and get crafty together. No experience is needed, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn a new skill and create something beautiful. See you there!


What to Expect:

  • Beginners mind: No prior experience required—just your curiosity. All you need is an open heart and a willingness to learn.
  • Cattail Magic: I will bring bundles of cattails—locally harvested, abundant, and brimming with potential. Together, we’ll weave a small cattail basket, honouring the land that provides.
  • Techniques: Twining, soaking, and more—we’ll unravel the secrets of basketry. Discover the, the language of fibres, and the joy of creation.


Pricing:

I appreciate your participation in reshaping our perspective on money and services. In our society, service providers often prioritize maximizing profits, while customers seek the best deals. Unfortunately, this dynamic pits customers and providers against each other. However, we have an opportunity to transform this relationship into one based on connection and mutual respect.

  • Shift the Paradigm: Let’s redefine value. My workshop is an invitation to mutual respect and connection.
  • Experience First, Pay Later: Engage authentically. Attend the entire workshop before deciding what to pay.
  • Listen: Reflect on your resources and your experience. What feels right to you?

And then choose to pay:

  • a lump sum to pay me at the end of the workshop
  • an amount to pay me over 3 dates of your choice
  • to pay me $135 at the end of the workshop (if choosing is stressful and you have the resources)

Frequently asked questions

How do I pay at then end of the workshop

You can bring cash, e-transfer your chosen amount to conan.webb at gmail.com (no fees). Or come back here and select the end of workshop payment free ticket and donate your chosen amount.

What to bring?

Lunch, water bottle, personal knife or scissors for cutting cattail leaves if you have one, some extras will be available, whatever you need to be comfortable for the day (we will be inside or out depending on the weather), blanket/pillow (for sitting), camp chair (for sitting outside if nice).

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