Join artist Eilidh Weir and learn how to make a practical and beautiful coiled basket from fabric, recycled materials and thread! Using simple techniques, Eilidh will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating your very own basket. Using textiles such as old clothes and sewing scraps, plus fillings like plastic bags or salvaged rope, we’ll wrap and coil these forms, stitching them together to create sturdy, useful vessels for around your home. Make a fruit bowl, a plant pot or a mat and go home with the skills to give all your old scraps a new lease of life. Feel free to bring along old garments, textiles or climbing rope, otherwise all materials will be provided. There will be plenty of tea, coffee and sweet treats to help fuel your making throughout the afternoon. About Eilidh Weir: Eilidh Weir is a multidisciplinary artist who has a keen eye on reducing waste and promoting sustainability. Her recent textile work combines these foundations with her love of composting, food growing, and supporting biodiversity.