Family outing to discover basketry in Les Ponts de Cé (49)

Activity description :

Take the whole family on a discovery tour of plants suitable for weaving, and learn the art of basket-making in the great outdoors! During this fun outing, you'll learn to recognize plants suitable for weaving, collect your own materials and work together to create small handcrafted objects. An enriching experience for young and old, combining exploration and creativity.

Workshop schedule (2h30) :

• Nature walk to observe and identify weavable plants.
• Collection of materials and explanation of traditional uses.
• Introduction to basketry techniques: weaving, knots, wreaths...
• Create simple, personalizedobjects as a family.
• A convivial moment of exchange and sharing over coffee or tea.

Come away with your own braided creations and a new appreciation of the natural world around you. An ideal workshop for learning while having fun, and sharing a moment of complicity as a family!