The Series
Three full-day willow workshops, December through March.
A Winter Series · Edmonton Highlands
Weaving in the Edmonton Highlands
three full days of willow, through the winter
Three separate willow workshops in a cozy Highlands home, one in December, one in January, one in March. Each is a full day on its own, so you can come to whichever calls to you, or weave your way through all three.
Location
A private home in the Highlands, Edmonton.
How It Works
Reserve on Luma, then pay by e-transfer to hold your spot.
Included
All materials and tools, and a break for chai and cake.
Three Dates · Pick Your Day
Choose your workshop
Each day stands on its own. Reserve one, or gather a few friends and take all three across the winter.
Three Workshops · One Highlands Home
A closer look
All the depth on each day: what you will make, what you will learn, and how the hours run. Materials and tools are provided, and payment is by e-transfer once you reserve.
Sunday, December 13 · Intermediate · $185
Tiny Trug
A tiny willow trug, made to cradle soft petals, fragrant herbs, and the small treasures gathered from the forest floor.
We will spend a cosy Sunday slowing down with the willow, bending sticks and building a little basket by hand. This is an approachable intermediate project that builds confidence with the material. Keen beginners are welcome, though it is a full day of weaving and your hands will know it by the end.
Skills learned
- Reading and working a willow rod
- Shaping a small trug
- A woven wall and border
- Finishing and caring for willow
The day
About seven hours, with a break for chai and cake.
Saturday, January 23 · Intermediate · $185
Berry Basket
In this hands-on workshop, you will be invited into the gentle rhythm of weaving as you create a small round willow basket, a beautiful introduction for anyone beginning their basketry journey.
You will learn foundational stake-and-strand techniques: a slath base, waling, pairing, slewing, and a rod border, with an optional wrapped-core handle.
Skills learned
- Tying a slath base
- Waling and pairing
- Slewing for a fuller wall
- A rod border
- An optional wrapped-core handle
The day
A full day, about eight hours, with a break for chai and cake.
Saturday, March 13 · Beginner · $145
Weaving Moons & Stars
Long before clocks, willow and the moon and the stars were working companions, marking the turn of the seasons. In this beginner-friendly workshop you will weave a willow moon and a star of your own.
Skills learned
- Shaping willow into moons and stars
- Joining willow
- Finding and harvesting willow responsibly
- Preparing willow for weaving
The day
About six hours, with a break for chai and cake.
What to Bring
- All weaving materials and tools are provided.
- A water bottle and a lunch, since these run through the day.
- Comfortable clothing for hands-on making.
- Any supports your hands or body need for a full day.
Location & Arrival
Workshops are held in a private home in the Highlands neighbourhood of Edmonton.
The full address and arrival details are shared once you have reserved and payment is confirmed.
Questions?
Email us anytime.
Policies
Reserving & Payment
Reserve through Luma to hold your spot. Payment is by e-transfer, arranged with your host once you sign up. The full address follows after payment is confirmed.
Children & Youth
Children over 12 are welcome in Beginner workshops with a dedicated caregiver. Intermediate workshops are generally best suited to adults or older youth with some weaving experience.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you may pass your spot to a friend.
Come weave in the Highlands
Pick a date, hold your spot, and spend a full day weaving willow with chai and cake.