Ivy Basket Weaving - June 2024

June 29, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden - Guides Classroom & Garden

Description:

Discover the art of crafting baskets and trivets from invasive English ivy. In this hands-on experience, you will learn all the steps of collecting, preparing and weaving ivy. Enjoy refreshments while you connect with fellow participants. You'll leave with your very own completed ivy creation. No experience is necessary; all materials are provided.  

Online pre-registration is required

Instructor’s Bio  

Grace Nombrado holds a B.A. in English and B.Ed in Teacher Certification from Simon Fraser University. As the Communications Coordinator for ISCMV and President of Free the Fern Stewardship Society in South Vancouver, Grace has a passion for community stewardship and art. She's taught ivy weaving workshops at local community centers, private companies, and on the Champlain Heights Trail system in South Vancouver.