Make a circular weave all day workshop. 
 When: 10am to 3pm Sunday 29th October 
 Where: THE GREEN SPACE, our beautiful, light filled multipurpose studio 40 Balcombe Rd, Mentone; enter through In Bloom Horticulture 
 Details: This workshop focuses on basketry techniques to create a small round wall hanging. We will work on a wire frame and start off by learning a few techniques that will form the background of the piece. Some of these techniques are looping, coiling and knotting. Students will choose their own colour schemes and how to bring their pieces together. We will use natural fibres such as raffia, plant materials and paper. Suitable for beginners to advanced. Maximum 12 participants 
 BYO lunch, we will break for 30minutes around midday and you could walk to local cafes to grab something to eat, but we recommend bringing lunch with you. We have tea and coffee onsite and you are welcome to use the fridge / microwave in our kitchenette. There is a coffee window at 10 Balcombe. 
 About the Artist: Tamara McCartney is a contemporary maker who uses basketry techniques to create work with natural and plant materials. Tamara loves to push the boundaries of natural materials and try different techniques. Currently focusing on paper made from sustainable birch tree forests in Finland. This paper yarn is versatile, strong and washable and a perfect combination with raffia. Tamara also incorporates seeds, pods and nuts into her work.   Basketry can be addictive and is a great opportunity to slow down.