Workshops
In Kirrily’s hands-on basketry workshops you can explore your creativity and learn new skills in a fun, welcoming and collaborative environment. Whether you’re new to weaving or looking to extend your skills, they’re a great way to connect with others, make beautiful baskets and experiment, explore and create.
Upcoming classes.
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MAKE A GORGEOUS WALL HANGING IN ONE WEEKEND!
Wallarobba Art Centre, Hornsby NSW
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th FEBRUARY 2025, 10.00am - 3.00pm
Ever wanted to try weaving with natural fibres? In this workshop you’ll learn how to transform humble bullrushes into a stunning wall hanging using the beautiful art of two-strand twining. Suitable for beginners and intermediate weavers. Come along and see what wonders you create!
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LEARN TO WEAVE! TWINING WITH FORAGED FIBRES
Wallarobba Art Centre, Hornsby NSW
Saturday 5th APRIL, 10.00am - 3.30pm
Learn the basics of two-strand twining and make a gorgeous miniature basket to keep! This fun and versatile technique is used worldwide to craft everything from baskets and hats to beautiful works of art. Whether you’re a weaving newbie or have some experience, this workshop is a great way to kickstart your creative journey. Expect a focus on exploration and self-expression, not perfection!
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LEARN TO WEAVE! MAKE A PAIR OF RAFFIA EARRINGS
Wallarobba Art Centre, Hornsby NSW
Sunday 6th APRIL 2025, 10.00am - 1.00pm
Join this fun weaving workshop and make your own pair of gorgeous raffia earrings - perfect as a gift to yourself or for a loved one! You'll meet lovely people, relax into the rhythm of weaving, and pick up some new skills along the way. No experience? No problem! This workshop is perfect for beginners.
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MAKE A GORGEOUS WALL HANGING IN ONE WEEKEND!
Wallarobba Art Centre, Hornsby NSW
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th APRIL 2025, 10.00am - 3.00pm
Ever wanted to try weaving with natural fibres? In this workshop you’ll learn how to transform humble bullrushes into a stunning wall hanging using the beautiful art of two-strand twining. Suitable for beginners and intermediate weavers. Come along and see what wonders you create!
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MAKE A GORGEOUS WALL HANGING IN ONE WEEKEND!
Wallarobba Art Centre, Hornsby NSW
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th MAY 2025, 10.00am - 3.00pm
Ever wanted to try weaving with natural fibres? In this workshop you’ll learn how to transform humble bullrushes into a stunning wall hanging using the beautiful art of two-strand twining. Suitable for beginners and intermediate weavers. Come along and see what wonders you create!
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LEARN TO WEAVE! MAKE A PAIR OF RAFFIA EARRINGS
Wallarobba Art Centre, Hornsby NSW
Thursday 8th MAY 2025, 6.00Pm - 9.00pm
Join this fun weaving workshop and make your own pair of gorgeous raffia earrings - perfect as a gift to yourself or for a loved one! You'll meet lovely people, relax into the rhythm of weaving, and pick up some new skills along the way. No experience? No problem! This workshop is perfect for beginners.
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PERU TEXTILES TOUR 2026
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST!
March 9th - 17th 2026
JOIN US IN THE PERUVIAN AMAZON ON A SMALL GROUP TOUR
Travel to the Amazon and weave with the Indigenous People of Santa Ana and El Chino, two small villages a boat ride away from the Amazonian capital Iquitos. We will spend a day in Iquitos exploring its markets and museums, before setting off by boat down the Amazon River on the trip of a life time! We will be hosted by local villagers who will show us how they harvest, dye and weave with local fibre chambira. There will be opportunities for incredible side trips, like sampling street food and tropical fruits in Tamshiyacu, visiting a weaving social enterprise, or a guided wildlife walk. No weaving experience is necessary - just a sense of adventure!
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Register your interest in more workshops!
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Raffia basket (1 day)
Learn to make a fantastic small basket using a traditional coiling technique!
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Natural fibre coiled basket (1day)
Be amazed by what you can weave with foraged fibres!
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Miniature natural fibre twined basket (1 day)
Make a gorgeous mini basket using the ancient method of twining
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Natural fibre twined basket (2 day)
Learn to make a foraged fibre twined basket from start-to finish!
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Natural dying for plant fibre (2 day)
Learn about the incredible colour palette of natural dyes that’ll take your weaving into a new dimension.
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Twining patterns with natural fibre (2 day)
Discover the endless variety of patterns that take your twining to the next level!
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Kid's coiled basket (1/2 day)
Make a beautiful small basket with a coiling technique that’s perfect for litt!e hands!
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Coiling patterns with natural fibre (2 day)
Extend your weaving practice with new coiling patterns and techniques
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Private tuition
Sometimes individual or private small group sessions are the best way to learn.
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Parties, school holiday programs and groups
Make your party, event or wellbeing day one to remember, where everyone gets their own handmade basket to keep!
