We’re all about connecting, crafting and learning, whether it’s through Face to Face Workshops in our Melbourne studio, Craft School Oz online courses or our DIY Kits. Join us in our friendly workshops for beginners & advanced makers featuring our beautiful hand-dyed raffia.
In 2025, we're offering the following workshops, suitable for beginners or advanced makers. Join us at our Box Hill North studio and learn the craft of raffia basket coiling using a variety of different techniques and stitches.
You can also book a Private Workshop for your friends or work colleagues at a time to suit you. See Weave & Unwind - A private raffia weaving experience.
WORKSHOP DATES:
Mariposa Stitch - Thursday 1 May, 2025, 7-9pm
Wheatear Stitch - Thursday 15 May, 2025, 7-9pm
Wave Basket Workshop - Thurs 19 June, 2025, 7-9pm
Wrapping Stitch - Thursday 24 July 2025, 7-9pm
Spiral Stitch - Thursday 21 August, 2025, 7-9pm
Random Stitch - Thursday 28 August, 2025, 7-9pm
Blanket Stitch - Thursday 11 September, 2025, 7-9pm
Navajo Stitch - Thursday 18 September, 2025, 7-9pm
Weave & Unwind Private Workshops - at a date and time to suit you.
Experience the quality of our beautiful hand-dyed raffia and learn a new skill for yourself or gift the workshop to a crafty friend. Here's what some previous workshop participants had to say:
"The workshop was terrific! I really appreciated the guidance and tips and it was inspiring to see everyone’s creations!" – Zoe
"Thanks so much... I really enjoyed the workshop... the pieces on display are amazing and the raffia is beautiful!" – Clare
"Thanks for a lovely workshop last night. It was so much fun and I was really pleased to work with others and learn a new skill. Your space (work area and shop) are so aesthetically gorgeous it was lovely to be in the midst of it." – Janet
Check below to book your spot. Limited places available.
Facilitator: Janet Troy, The Raffia Connection
Date & Time: As above
Location: The Raffia Connection, 67 Margaret St, Box Hill North, Victoria.
Skill level: Suitable for beginners or those who have done some basket coiling, but want to learn new stitching techniques.
Cost: $60 per workshop (inc. GST)
If you have any questions about the workshop please use the below form