Fairy Baskets + Cordage
with Agnes Niewiadomski
Saturday, May 23 | 10 am - 4 pm
Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum
$145 | Materials and tools included
Learn to weave a “fairy basket" made from willow bark, garden leaves and other natural materials. This is a beginner level workshop that will introduce you to fundamental weaving techniques and material preparation, no prior weaving experience is required.
In this full day class, participants will have time to create two small baskets (2-3”) or one larger vessel (4-5”) in a design of their choosing. Additionally, a cordage making lesson will also be offered and can be incorporated into the creation of your project.
Your Instructor
Agnes Niewiadomski
Agnes is a visual artist (OCAD Sculpture/Installation grad), small business owner and camp director of Mindful Makers. She offers hands-on arts programming to kids and adults in and around Waterloo Region through day camps, workshops, festival events, craft kits.
Agnes is passionate about teaching hands-on skills and spreading the joy of making through a multitude of crafting methods including: sewing, printmaking, felting, dyeing, weaving, electronics, 2D and 3D modeling, sculpture, mold making + casting, book binding, papermaking cardboard and paper crafts. Many of her projects are now available as at-home kits and can be ordered through her website: www.mindfulmakers.ca
More recently Agnes’ love of stick work has led her back into the world of public art making where she collaborates with community groups to create woven sculptural installations. She is excited to continue down this path and to see where the weaving work will take her next.
IG: @agnesmakes @mindful_makers
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