Did you know you can make your own string from the wild plants around you? Want to spend an afternoon outdoors with other nice people and learn how? The process is both meditative and fun!
During the 3 hrs outdoors I will talk about the plant we are using (this time it’s dandelions), how to go about gathering (responsibly), drying and preparing the plant for string making. We will do a bit of gathering ourselves, I will demonstrate the string making technique and then we will start twisting up our string together!
Strengthen your connection to nature, yourself, and others, all while learning a new skill. Leave with a pretty bundle of string that you can use to wrap gifts, wear, or simply admire. Perfect for anyone who just wants to sit with nice people in a pretty place and make beautiful, useful things.
I will prepare all the materials and bring some tools. I will also bring tea and a small snack.
You will leave with a small bundle of string and some fresh stems which you can then dry and make more string with.
What to wear/bring: scissors or small shears, water, snacks, sun protection (we will sit in a shady spot but the sun can shift), something comfy and moisture resistant to sit on (perhaps a small chair), maybe also a pen & notebook to take notes.
Cost: €20. The material preparation work involves gathering and preparing dozens of stems in advance, so there’s a small fee to offset that time cost. But I never want money to be the reason why someone can't join, so if you can't afford the fee, send me a DM and we’ll figure something out :)
