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
Spend the day weaving willow into a moon and star, simple shapes that carry both beauty and meaning. This project is a wonderful introduction to working with willow, offering a balance of creativity and hands-on learning.
Together we will explore how willow bends, shapes, and joins as you weave your own celestial forms.
By the end of the day, you will take home your own moon and star, each shaped by your hands and the rhythm of the weaving.
No experience is needed, only curiosity and a willingness to let the willow lead the way.
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.