Weaving a new design journey into the tangible.  Stay creative, slow down and make something beautiful with me! 

Join me for a cozy coil weaving workshop, no experience necessary, all supplies provided. If you enjoy the journey and want to keep creating, a limited selection of tools and raffia will be available for purchase at the end of the class. 

In this two-hour workshop, you’ll explore the art of coil weaving using raffia, beginning with a brief introduction to raffia as a natural fiber, while acknowledging the deep and varied traditions of coiled basketry practiced by cultures around the world. 

I’ll guide you through the process from the very beginning, demonstrating how to start a coil and explore stitch variations, then offering individual support as you work.  You’ll learn how to shape, secure, and finish your piece, with time for questions and gentle reflection. Like most things in life, your first creation may look delightfully different than expected, but every strand is a step forward, and every coil a moment of progress. 

Workshop Details

Workshops are held in my cozy studio where the ideal class size is 4 -6 though I can accommodate up to 10 with a little extra patience and shared space during guided practice. I also offer on-site workshops for a small travel fee, perfect for team-building, club events, seasonal gatherings, bridal or baby showers, or any creative get-together. 

With Gratitude and Respect

My studio is located on the ancestral homelands of many Nations such as; Potawatomi,  Ho-Chunk, Peoria, Myaamia and Kickapoo. I acknowledge there may be additional Nations with enduring connections to this land, all whom have long lived, traveled, gathered, and created here in what is now southeastern Wisconsin.  

For generations, indigenous communities in this region have practiced beautiful and functional fiber arts, including basketry and weaving crafted from natural materials such as  black ash, sweetgrass and cedar. Techniques like twining and coiling were passed down through families and adapted over time, carrying deep knowledge of land, the seasons, and story. 

I hold deep reverence for the cultures and traditions that have woven before us, here and around the world.  This workshop is not a replication of indigenous practices, but a space to reconnect with the rhythm of making, to honor the land we share, and to reflect on the broader legacy of craft and place.  

I remain committed to ongoing learning, dialogue, and respect, and always welcome conversation from those with ties to these traditions.