What you'll learn
Learn how to make striking natural artwork with our weaving short courses in Sydney.
Join sculptor and fibre artist Cherry Corr for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn to twist and shape your own random weave creations using natural and garden-foraged materials.
All materials for this class are sustainably collected from local plants, including palm inflorescence from the Bangalow Palm and Cocos Palm, along with other common garden waste. Using just a few simple tools, easy-to-learn techniques, and a touch of clever engineering, you’ll create sculptural, functional forms that celebrate the beauty of nature.
This relaxing and rewarding course is perfect for anyone wanting to reconnect with natural materials, explore a meditative handcraft, or learn a sustainable artform rooted in tradition.
Join us for a day of tactile creative play, and take home a unique woven vessel and artwork that holds space in your home.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this random weaving course, you should be able to:
- Explain the history of random weaving and how it differs from other basketry techniques
- Identify structural and decorative elements in random weave
- Forage and select suitable plant materials for weaving
- Create your own random weave vessel to take home
Intended audience
Who is this weaving course for?
This course is perfect for beginners, as well as those looking to deepen their connection with nature while expanding their handcraft, weaving, or sculpture skills. If you're interested in sustainable art practices and mindfulness through creative expression, this course offers a unique, hands-on experience for all skill levels.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
Materials
All materials and tools are supplied.
What to bring to class
- 2 old bath towels to work on
- A large tote bag or carry bag to take your work and any extra materials home
- Lunch and snacks (short lunch break only)
- Water bottle and your own cup (tea and coffee available)
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear comfortable clothes that can get messy
Course testimonials
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Christina said: Random weaving was a very enjoyable course. The tutor was very organised and provided us with an assortment of beautiful materials, already prepared and ready for use. The instruction was clear, and the weaving itself was wonderfully immersive.
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Marielle said: What a great class! Highly recommend for beginners and non-beginners alike. Cherry is an artist - her creativity and technical experience were inspiring. I learnt so much in the single day workshop and had a great time (and came away with 2 beautiful and very unique sculptural creations!). We also got to take some natural materials home, so I was able to make another 2 baskets in my own time (which I plan to gift to my friends). Cherry taught us about suitable materials we can gather around the home and garden (specific plants and other recyclables or "waste" materials like textiles and certain plastics), and how to prepare and store them. Thank you for a fantastic day, Cherry!
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Carol said: A very relaxing and fun thing to do. A good introduction for a beginner to this form of weaving. Cherry was a very good tutor and gave us a lot of information on materials and technique
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Michelle said: Cherry the teacher was amazing.She was patient, very helpful and easy to follow.
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Suzanne said: Coming away with a finished unique artwork. Tutor excellent.
Course tutors
Cherry Corr
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