About Event:
You are warmly invited to a day of mindful making at Chenrezig Institute Art Studio, creating a mandala-style wall art piece that brings together painting, weaving, and natural fibres foraged from the garden. (Mother Earth)
As the day falls on the eve of Mother’s Day, this workshop offers a beautiful opportunity to attend together. A thoughtful and meaningful experience to share with your mother, or a heartfelt gift to honour the nurturing bonds in your life.
In this workshop, participants will work with a pre-made plaster centre piece, prepared and ready with drilled holes. The day will begin with a relaxed morning painting session (9.30 am–11.45 am), where you can paint your mandala centrepiece, inspired by your own creativity in colour, symbolism, or whatever intention arises naturally.
We will have a lunch break at 11.45 when you can bring your own lunch or book into the Big Love Café (11.45 –12.45.pm). When we return to the studio we will complete the artwork by weaving a circular mandala form using a variety of natural fibres. The weaving process is gentle and meditative, with the final size of each piece determined organically as the work unfolds. The workshop will conclude around 3.30pm (4.00pm), with each participant taking home a completed mandala wall piece. This workshop is suitable for all levels. No prior painting or weaving experience is necessary. All materials will be provided.
Workshop Facilitators:
Judith and Richard have conducted many workshops right across Queensland and NSW, with they’re use of natural fibres for WILD BASKETS developed over 30 years ago. Judith is the weaver and Richard is the ‘Hunter Gatherer’. Their craft grew out of their dedication to protect native bush and its inhabitants, together with their enthusiasm to be creative using normally discarded items. They joined local land conservation groups to help relieve the bush of destructive weeds and vines and started experimenting in weaving with them.
Judith's interest in basket weaving began as a child. Her grandmother lost her sight and basket weaving was one of her therapies. Jude would visit and they would make baskets together. As an adult, Judith learnt some valuable traditional basket weaving techniques using natural plant fibres from a lady who had spent many years in New Guinea and Arnhem Land. She started experimenting with local plant fibres available in the Central Queensland region and soon developed her own style and techniques.
Both Richard and Judith have been living on the Sunshine Coast since 2000 and decided to grow as many weaving plants as possible. They sell their Wild Baskets from their Gallery at home and have exhibited in the Chenrezig Wellbeing Centre exhibitions on several occasions.
The art of Weaving with natural plant fibres is a craft which can inspire creativity, and the materials are available all around us.
When:
Saturday 9th May @ 09:30 am to 3:30 pm
Where:
The Chenrezig Institute Art Studio. After driving through the lion entrance archway, the first set of buildings on the left hand side. Parking available. Workshop will be held in an upstairs loft space.
How to book for the workshop:
The cost of the workshop is $85.
Booking link: https://events.humanitix.com/wild-baskets-mandala-weaving
To maximise learning, spaces are limited to 08 participants. Since places are limited, a firm booking commitment is appreciated so that others don't miss out.
What will be provided:
We will provide all materials and resources needed to Weave a Wild Mandala Basket
Tea and Coffee are available at the Art Studio.
A fridge and microwave are available for those who want to bring their own lunch.
The Big Love Cafe is open for those wishing to book lunch.
What to bring:
A bottle of Water, lunch if desired, and walking shoes if you wish to explore the Chenrezig Stunning Gardens.
Lunches at the Big Love Cafe:
A lovely vegetarian lunch is available at the Big Love cafe between 12 noon- 1pm.
Please book at least 24 hours ahead via this link: https://chenrezig.com.au/big-love-cafe
Cost $17.50 for adults, under 12 years old $10.
Dinners also available on Saturday evenings 4.30pm – 6.30pm.
