Join us for workshops on foraging, plant and mushroom identification, basket weaving, and more!
Upcoming Programs
Restoration Basketry: Random Weave with Invasive Plants
$60.00
Description: Come learn the foundations of basketry using a fun and adaptable “random weave” technique on foraged materials. We utilize invasive species because they are abundant and removing them improves wildlife habitat for wildlife in what we call the healing harvest. This workshop includes an introduction to identifying, harvesting, processing and weaving wild materials, with a thread of foraging philosophy interwoven throughout.. Make your own unique basket and learn a skill that can be applied to all manner of objects including wreaths, sculptures and even shelter building. We will take a short hike discussing the ecology and cultural history of invasive plants and then practice harvesting and processing material and ultimately start a project. There should be enough time to practice your technique and finish a simple small project.
Location: New Orleans, LA. Details upon registration.
Times: Check in at 8:45 am; Class ends 3:00 pm
Included: instruction, materials and hand outs; Community meal available at additional cost.
ACCESSIBILITY:
At CPOS, we value diversity and want to make these programs available to all. If you would love to participate yet can’t pay for a workshop or program, please send us an email at [email protected]. We offer work-trade and scholarship options for most classes based on the needs and capacity of the individual. Write us and describe your needs and goals, what you can contribute, and how you might answer the call to "foster deeper relationships between land and people." ALSO, if you would like to donate money to provide scholarships to others, please let us know at the email above!
At CPOS, we value diversity and want to make these programs available to all. If you would love to participate yet can’t pay for a workshop or program, please send us an email at [email protected]. We offer work-trade and scholarship options for most classes based on the needs and capacity of the individual. Write us and describe your needs and goals, what you can contribute, and how you might answer the call to "foster deeper relationships between land and people." ALSO, if you would like to donate money to provide scholarships to others, please let us know at the email above!
