Ongoing work with Stanley Park Ecology Society over the last year will culminate in a final installation session October 5th 1-4pm. Geared to youth from 13- 3o, can you join us? Register here We will be digging, planting, weaving and more to complete this site rehabilitation, dress for the weather- rain or shine!
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Spinners Walking Club: Seawall & Shoreline 2018
There are two walking clubs 2018, one in Vancouver and one in West Vancouver. West Van Club is organized through the Ferry Building Gallery VANCOUVER: 4 Sessions*, Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm Speakers for series coordinated by Kamala Todd June 27 – Trillium North Park practice session- no registrations required July 4 – with Sinaqwila Wyss Coal Harbour…
FORAGE June: Blackberry
We get asked about this one a lot. It’s really thrilling to make stuff out of blackberry bark, because it’s so ubiquitous and so maligned. It makes beautiful braids, one of our favourite things, to be turned into coiled or plaited projects.
Up-purposing invasive plants in Stanley Park
We are very happy to be continuing our relationship with Stanley Park Ecology Society in re-purposing invasive plants for various stewardship activities again this season! More Bio-netting from English Ivy, and continued work on the beautiful North Creek Trail. Dates to Know! Friday July 7 5.30 – 8.30pm Bio-netting being knit on the roof of…
FORAGE April: Yellow Flag Iris
The FORAGE April: Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus) workshop could have been billed as ‘underwater basket weaving’ – but man did we have fun!! Thanks to the 12 brave souls who came and cut back invasive yellow flag iris and harvested roots for dye. And special thanks to Kari and Stanley Park Ecology Society, and Vancouver…
FORAGE March: English Ivy
Twelve hearty and brave souls came to work with us for our first FORAGE: Seasonal Fibre Series date on March 8, and had the bonus of an indoor space last minute! (Little did we know at the time that March rainfall would break records…) The day included harvesting English ivy, splitting, debarking, making rope and a quick…
FORAGE: A Seasonal Fibre Series 2017
A free series of monthly workshops introducing local fibres and how to harvest and prepare them, and basic weaving and spinning skills
Weaving Bird Habitat- weavers wanted!
Community Research Labs Just Announced: In partnership with Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) this project brings together members from a stewardship group already working at Stanley Park and folks with some weaving experience to up-cycle invasive plants. In part 1, weavers work with Sharon Kallis to harvest and begin processing and experimenting with various techniques…