It’s that time of year, let us deck the halls together!

There is something very special about a handmade and decorated wreath at Christmas.

Don’t buy plastic- it’s nasty stuff. Craft you own from curated materials, found and foraged

objects as well as garden produce.

Let’s create a wreath to hang at your hearth, front door or as a table centrepiece – I’ll teach you

the art of making and designing a festive garland to bring joy to the season. You will also learn to

make decorations for your tree and festive pieces for the table (or as gifts).

During the class you will enjoy:

 A share platter of treats, sweet and savoury

 endless tea and coffee

 a glass of prosecco

You will learn to:

 construct a base from vine for your wreath 

 decorate your wreath from locally sourced plant materials including native and

introduced species. These include materials such as pine, rosemary, bay, banksia,

casuarina, kangaroo paw, dried citrus, just to name a few.

 craft your own Christmas tree ornaments

The class runs from 10am to 1pm.

All tools and materials for this class will be supplied and included in the ticket price.

It’s that time of year, let us deck the halls together!

There is something very special about a handmade and decorated wreath at Christmas.

Don’t buy plastic- it’s nasty stuff. Craft you own from curated materials, found and foraged objects as well as garden produce.

Let’s create a wreath to hang at your hearth, front door or as a table centrepiece – I’ll teach you

the art of making and designing a festive garland to bring joy to the season. You will also learn to

make decorations for your tree and festive pieces for the table (or as gifts).

During the class you will enjoy:

 A share platter of treats, sweet and savoury

 endless tea and coffee

 a glass of prosecco

You will learn to:

 construct a base from vine for your wreath 

 decorate your wreath from locally sourced plant materials including native and

introduced species. These include materials such as pine, rosemary, bay, banksia,

casuarina, kangaroo paw, dried citrus, just to name a few.

 craft your own Christmas tree ornaments

The class runs from 10am to 1pm.

All tools and materials for this class will be supplied and included in the ticket price.

Spend a delightful morning with Brooke Munro leaning an introduction to the art of basketry coiling.
In this class Brooke will be demonstrating varied techniques and will be hands on when teaching a variety of stitches and wrapping styles. You will have an endless supply of Mr & Mrs Munro's hand dyed raffia, which is well renown and sold globally.
This class is perfect for beginners through to the more experience maker, you will learn and practise many aspects of basket making with both traditional and explorative techniques.

The class will be held in the creative space of Made By Me Workshop in St Peters, where you'll be surrounded by inspiration and fueled with yummy snacks. The atmosphere is relaxed and supportive, making it the perfect setting to explore your creativity. Join us for this exciting workshop and take the first step in your basketry journey. Expand your skills, create something unique, and discover the joy of working with your hands.

ABOUT BROOKE

Brooke is a Southern Highlands Sculptural Textiles Artist raised in Burrawang NSW. She studied a Bachelor of Creative Arts at
Wollongong University where she was under the tuition of textiles artist Virginia Kaiser.
She currently runs a small creative business with her husband called ‘Mr and Mrs Munro’ which has been featured in national publications including Country Style, Home Beautiful and Belle Magazine. Brooke exhibits her sculpture regularly and draws inspiration from nature, femininity and traditional craft.

WHEN: 

Sunday 12th November 2023 10am to 1.30pm

VENUE:  

Made by Me Workshop
100A May Street St Peters NSW 2044

PRICE: $125

CANCELLATION POLICY: DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACES FOR WORKSHOPS, ALL BOOKINGS ARE FINAL AND STRICTLY NON REFUNDABLE. WE DO NOT REFUND CLASSES BUT YOU ARE WELCOME TO SEND SOMEONE ELSE IN YOUR PLACE IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT ON THE DAY. SINCE BROOKE IS A SPECIAL GUEST TEACHER IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO RESCHEDULE THE WORKSHOP TO ANOTHER DAY. IN MOST OF OUR WORKSHOPS WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE TO RUN THE WORKSHOP AND WILL DO OUR ABSOLUTE BEST TO RUN EVERY WORKSHOP WE LIST BUT OCCASIONALLY IT IS NOT COMMERCIALLY FEASIBLE TO DO SO. IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THAT WE DON'T REACH THIS NUMBER, WE MAY CANCEL THE CLASS; IN THIS CASE, WE'LL INFORM YOU AND ALLOW YOU TO GET A FULL REFUND OR RESCHEDULE. 

Event description

Spend the morning learning the art of cord making, netting and bag making with artist and Basket Maker Brooke Munro on a rural property in Milton.

• First you will learn to make cord using foraged and prepared plant fibres. From the prepared cord you will then create a bag using knotless netting techniques such as looping, figure of eight, twisted and round stitches.

• Brooke will demonstrate all these varied techniques and will impart her wisdom with hands-on tuition of all the differing netting styles.

• Additional string/cord will be on hand for speedier creations. 

• This class is perfect for beginners through to the more experience maker, you will learn and practise many aspects of basket making with both traditional and explorative techniques. 

• All materials and tools are supplied and included.

• Sweet and savoury morning tea prepared with love using fresh local produce, hot and cold bevvies.

• Leave with your creativity reignited, new connections and a sustainable art practice.

Random Weave Basket Making

Sunday 3rd September

Being creative has so many positive benefits and we have seen so often in a Brooke Munro class, the increased level of happiness and the deep satisfaction for the inspiration found for various aspects of our lives.  Brooke is an incredible teacher and artist and to spend a few hours with her is always enjoyable and fun.  

Random weave basketry is the art of using differing fibres and found objects and weaving them with a structural technique to create an organic form. Brooke will demonstrate varied techniques and will provide hands-on teaching with differing fibres and shapes. It’s such a versatile technique that allows you to make stunning baskets and sculptural forms and Brooke will help you create a form made from locally sourced plant materials, including willow.

All materials and tools for this class will be supplied and included in the ticket price.

Its the perfect class for a mum and daughter or a bunch of friends to come together and spend a few hours creating, talking, learning and having a bit of fun with one of our best local and regional artists. You can book both of Brooke's classes at a discounted offer when you go to bookings.

The class runs for 3 hours from 2:30pm - 5:30pm with homemade treats, tea and brewed coffee throughout the class, ending with a light Moonacres platter and bubbles around our table.

Brooke and the team at Moonacres look forward to seeing you soon.

Easter Basket with handle - Random Weaving with Brooke Munro,

• Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)

• Location: Robertson, NSW

Get weaving with Brooke Munro this Easter and make a beautiful fresh willow basket using a Random Weave technique. Great for collecting and foraging, and perfect for the kids on their Easter egg hunt!

This basket will be constructed using a Random Weave technique and include the construction of a sturdy handle for carrying ample amounts of Easter Eggs. These very special Easter Baskets will be made from locally sourced willow and will look fantastic all year round.  

All materials and tools for this class will be supplied and included in the ticket price.

During the class you will enjoy:

Morning tea and Easter treats from Moonacres Kitchen with bottomless Tea and Coffee, a light lunch and a celebratory glass of bubbles.

In this class you will learn:

• how to weave with willow

• the Random weave technique

• a range of tips from Brooke on using plant fibres and developing your weaving practice

The class runs for 4 hours from 10.00am to 2pm. 

This is a great class for a group booking of friends and family.

Coiled Basketry with Plant Fibres - MOONACRES SCHOOL

Spend the morning with Brooke, for an introduction to the art of basketry coiling. Brooke will introduce you to different soft plant materials, including commonly found local plants, weeds and vegetables from Moonacres Farm. Brooke will demonstrate how to harvest, prepare, store and use them for the purpose of making fibres for basketry.

All tools and materials for this class will be supplied and included in the ticket price.

During the class you will enjoy:

Morning tea from Moonacres Kitchen with bottomless Tea, Coffee and a glass of Prosecco

In this class you will learn:

• how to harvest, prepare and store plant fibres for basketry

• how to turn these fibres into string

• basketry coiling techniques and artistry

This class runs from 10am to 1pm. A great class for a group booking of family and friends.

From AUD$180.00

• Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)

• Location: Robertson, NSW

• Product code: Munro

Get weaving with Brooke Munro this Easter and make a beautiful fresh willow basket using a Random Weave technique. Great for collecting and foraging, and perfect for the kids on their Easter egg hunt!

This basket will be constructed using a Random Weave technique and include the construction of a sturdy handle for carrying ample amounts of Easter Eggs. These very special Easter Baskets will be made from locally sourced willow and will look fantastic all year round.  

All materials and tools for this class will be supplied and included in the ticket price.

During the class you will enjoy:

Morning tea pastry and Easter treats from Moonacres Kitchen with Tea/Coffee and a celebratory glass of bubbles.

In this class you will learn:

• how to weave with willow

• to weave using Random weave technique

• a range of tips from Brooke to develop your knowledge of techniques and the use of plant fibres

The class runs for 4 hours from 9am to 1pm or 2pm to 6pm - choose your preferred session at check out.

COVID19 - Please note we are running intimate classes of 12, with 6 pairs working together. Bookings may only be made with a minimum of 2 people. These arrangements are to ensure that we follow COVID19 guidelines, and provide a safe and enjoyable class. We encourage group bookings of up to 15 for a fun gathering for family and friends.

Moonacres School is a registered COVID Safe business.

BOOK HERE

Join Brooke from Mr and Mrs Munro learning an introduction to the art of basketry coiling. Hidden core coiling is the action of wrapping together a core material to create a form. Brooke will be demonstrating varied techniques and will be hands on when teaching differing stitches and wrapping styles. With a combination of soft materials, including Mr and Mrs Munro hand dyed raffia, you will create and play with the sculpt The pricing includes the class and your working kit. Deluxe Weekend Package - check in anytime after 10am Friday to relax and explore the local area at your leisure. For the Overnight Package, check in is from 10am on the Saturday. This includes the escape experience, one night accommodation plus meals supplied The workshop fee & supplies are included in all packages.

Schedule

Dates: Jul 18, 2020 - Jul 18, 2020

Sat Jul 18, 

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location & Contact Details

Tel: + 0408 219 057

Email: yourcreativeescape@gmail.com

1 Parkinson Street, Narrawallee NSW, Australia

Melon Basket Making

with Mrs Brooke Munro

Spend the day with this accomplished weaver, learning to craft your very own basket to cart fresh eggs or produce from your kitchen garden.

Firstly you will learn to make cord using foraged & prepared plant fibres and these will be used to construct your melon basket.

We will then be weaving the body of the basket with all sorts of plant materials. A very hands on day which promises to be a whole lot of fun.

All materials included, delicious morning tea, lunch & champagne and hours of weaving & natter. Treat yourself!

Places Limited – Book online using the form below, call Tina on 0427 794 235 https://myruralretreat.com/melon-basket-making/

Spend the afternoon with Brooke Munro from Mr and MRs Munro, learning an introduction to the art of Random Weave Basket Making. 

Random weave basketry is the art of using differing fibres and found objects and weaving them with a structural technique to create an organic form. Brooke will be demonstrating varied techniques and will be hands on when teaching with differing fibres and shapes. Each participant will create a form made from natural and hand dyed rattan cane as well as natural fibres including foraged plantation.

All materials for this workshop are provided.

NOTE: Afternoon tea will be provided.

For bookings - https://meetgathercollect.com.au/collections/frontpage/products/random-weave-basket-weaving

HIDDEN COIL BASKET WEAVING

Spend the morning with Brooke Munro from Mr and Mrs Munro learning an introduction to the art of basketry coiling. Hidden core coiling is the action of wrapping together a core material to create a form.

Brooke will be demonstrating varied techniques and will be hands on when teaching differing stitches and wrapping styles. With a combination of soft materials, including Mr and Mrs Munro hand dyed raffia, each participant will create and play with the sculptural medium that is basketry.

All materials for this class are supplied.

NOTE: Morning tea will be provided.

For bookings - https://meetgathercollect.com.au/collections/frontpage/products/hidden-coil-basket-weaving