Craft classes.CRAFTY folk can learn new skills at a series of workshops. Classes in felt making, basket weaving Basket weaving (or basket making, basketry, or basketmaking) is the process of weaving unspun vegetable fibers into a basket. People with the profession of weaving baskets are basketmakers. and permaculture per·ma·cul·ture n. A system of perennial agriculture emphasizing the use of renewable natural resources and the enrichment of local ecosystems. [perma(nent) + (agri)culture. are being organised by the Scotswood Natural Community Garden. Visitors can learn to make a unique piece of felt from start to finish at a class on February 7, from 10am to 1pm, at St Margaret's Church. Then, on February 14, from 9.30am to 3.30pm, people can learn to make a simple willow basket. Course fees are pounds 30 and a deposit of pounds 15 is needed. A two-day Introduction to Permaculture course will be held on April 10 and 11. E-mail moira@sncg.org.uk, call (0191) 200 4706 or visit www.sncg.org.uk for details. |
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