Workshops
I offer a variety of workshops across disciplines including gardening, nature, bath & body, dyes and fibre arts, and general arts & crafts.
See the list below for details. For customized workshops and other inquiries please contact directly.
Popular workshops
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Learn a few basic macrame knot techniques to create beautiful hangers for your plants at home.
Upcycle Option:
Take your old tshirts and turn them into yarn for your beautiful macrame creations!
Ages 16+
Time: 2-3 hrsTakeaways: Finished product, learning materials
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Art Journaling
This workshop is all about providing an outlet to both write out and visually map out parts of our memories, and provides the space for experimentation and imperfection. Participants will follow along with prompts and activities, and use various materials and techniques including paper and mixed media collage, drawing, creative writing, and more.
Collage Parties
Create collages of your choosing, or from a theme with the help of prompts offering tips on how to build a collage.
Alternative: Collaborative Collages
Create collages and connections by adding elements to a collage image and then passing it along to another participant to do the same. Each participant keeps an image, with the additional option of all images being scanned and compiled into a digital booklet.
Ages 16+
Time: 2-3 hrs
Takeaways: Finished product
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Learn how to transfer natural plant pigments through the techniques of flower pounding and steaming,
This is a fast and very fun way of using flowers and plant materials to create designs on fabrics. You will be surprised by the colours you can extract! This workshop can be done with provided tote bags or items brought by participants (natural fibres only)
Alternative: Use leaves and flowers to create unique art prints on paper
Ages 16+
Time: 3 hrs
Takeaways: Finished product, informational materials
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Participants learn about the benefits of aromatherapy and organic ingredients while creating personal bath bombs and scrubs to take home for use. This workshop can be customized.
Age: 6+
Time: 2 hrs
Takeaways: Finished product, learning materials & recipes
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Create whimsical mushroom decor such as ornaments, garlands, and centrepieces, using various woodland materials.
Ages 12+
Time: 2 hrs
Takeaways: Finished product
Art & Craft
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Learn a new skill and get excited about what pigments you can grow and forage in your own yard and neighbourhood! This workshop can focus on various dye techniques:
A crash course in immersion dying, participants will have the opportunity to dye embroidery floss (/other) using local and native plants
Try slow, eco-friendly dyeing using solar jar methods
Create botanical prints on fabric using steaming techniques- no hammering required
Ages 19+Time: 3 hrs
Takeaways: Finished product, learning materials
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Create a custom crown out of flowers- fresh, fake, or dried.
Ages: 16+
Time: 2hrs
Takeaways: Finished product, learning materials
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Learn a variety of embroidery techniques to create beautiful artworks- subject customization available
Ages 16+
Time: 2-3 hrs
Takeaways: Finished product, learning materials
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Give your favourite old t-shirts a second life and turn them into iron-on patches! Learn how to use iron-on heat bond adhesive as well as machine and hand-sewing to attach the new patches to other garments, bags, pillows, blankets, and more.
Ages 16+Time: 2-3 hrs
Takeaways: Finished product, learning materials
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Participants learn to make award ribbons and/or scout-style badges out of felt, and embroider the personal award or affirmation of their choice.
Ages 19+
Time: 2-3 hrs
Takeaways: Finished product, learning materials
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Participants are invited to learn how to build their own portable handloom frame out of sticks and twigs, and practice weaving using a mix of natural and recycled materials.
Ages 19+Time: 2-3 hrs
Takeaways: Finished product, learning materials
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Item description
Gardening & Nature
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A crash course in starting a garden or balcony garden. Learn what types of plants will thrive in your space, and how to care for them. This workshop can be tailored to your preferred subject matter and gardening goals.
Ages 16+
Time: 2-3 hours
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Go on a leisurely walk through a local green space and learn how to identify local flora and their traditional uses.
Participants will get a blank booklet to create their own plant ID guide with notes.
All ages
Time: 2 hrs
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Make your own flower press and learn about best flowers and tips for preservation.
This workshop includes the use of power tools.
Ages: 19+
Time 2hrs
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Learn about Ontario’s vast diversity of bee species and how to support them by creating watering dishes and habitats out of natural materials for your home gardens.
Ages 12+
Time 1-2 hrs
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Learn proper techniques and tips for seed harvesting, storing, and germination.
This workshop can be tailored to specific subject matter or themes, and can include an additional option of making seed balls and / or custom packaging.
Ages: 12+
Time: 2hr
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Use the beautiful plants around you to make bespoke bouquets and arrangements for your home.
Age: 16+
Time: 2hrs
Children’s Workshops
Many of the above workshops are adaptable for younger age groups.
Additionally I offer an wide range of custom-designed children’s Arts and Nature workshops including:
Upcycled Bird Feeders
Fabric Collaging
Intro to Weaving
Leaf crafts
Zine making
Ornament making
Paper crafts
and more
If you are interested in hosting a children’s workshop in any subject on this page please inquire directly.
Let’s Work TogetherIf you're interested in hosting a workshop please complete the form with a few details about your interest for further details and rates.