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Here you can find a plethera of workshops I have on offer for:
~ Community Events
~ Private Parties
~ Business Socials/ Office Teambuilding
I will keep adding more workshops to this site, follow my social media to keep updated!
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Use my linktr.ee to view any current workshops: https://linktr.ee/MAD.Sustainable.Design
most are on my Eventbrite but some are on specific venue websites.
I often offer low wage ticket prices as well as standard admission/ supporter and no not question/ ask for proof, but please only use this option if you need it as there is limited availability.
Do contact me if you have any queries/ questions!
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I generally cover the Greater Manchester Area but am flexible. Please contact for prices for community/ day long events.
WORKSHOPS PORTFOLIO
Foraging Baskets
Full day workshop, somple weaving techniques and different varieties of willow to create a forage basket with belt.
Price: £70 pp (3-6 participants)
Trellis Workshop
2 hours workshop to make garden trellis.
Minimum 4, max 8 participants.
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Price: £30 each.
Community gardens get a discount for this workshop, please contact me for information regarding this.
Flax Basket Making
Learn how to weave a simple basket from New Zealand Flax leaves. These are great as plant holders and great fun to learn how to weave!
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Price: £15 per person (min 3 participants)
Spell Jars - Intention Crafting
With aount 20+ ingredients, I facilitate this workshop wit a local Herbalist. We bring all the ingredients and their herbal and spiritual uses so you can craft a spell jar or amulet. Seal with wax .
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Price: £5 pp spell jar
£7 pp Amulet
We can accomodate lots of people depending on the size of the space. minimum 15 participnts. great as part of a party.
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Also bookable for events where people pay individually.
Willow Wreaths - 'Forest Floor'
'Not your ordinary wreath workshop'
I show you how to create a ring from locally sources willow and provide all sorts of beautiful foliage including my speciality preserved fungi attachments for a minimalist, forest floor look.
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Seasonal: 15th Nov - 18th Dec
Price: per head £20-£25 (min 3 participants)
Lantern Making
Lanterns workshops can be all sorts of shapes and sizes depending on the event. I also do sessions with either upcycled white/ net fabric and real leaves or tissue paper and glue depending on your preference.
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Min price: £20 pp (4-15 participants depending on the specifics of the workshop. approx 2-3 hours)
Petal Pixies - Upcycling
Using upcycled plastic flowers, learn to make your own unique petal pixie! Personalise with different petals, colours and add a wand or tiny creature to make it extra special. I always recommend placing them by your favorite plants/ trees for protection.
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Price per head: £8/£10. Children under 18 can attend free with paying adult. minimum 5 paying participants.
Nettle fibre bracelets
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Learn how to strip and prepare nettle fibres to create a bracelet
Seasonal - Usually May/June-August/Sept, dependant on weather/ nettle growth
Price per head £15 (minimum 3 participants
'Headgear for a Post-Apocalyptic World'
In this workshop, we will be using upcycled materials to create some steampunk-esque
headwear! Wire, computer parts, resistors and more! Great for dress up and having something unique at festivals!
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More Coming Soon!
More workshops coming soon! I am always working on new projects. Message if there is anything specific you are after.
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Harriet
Lovely, wholesome midday activity. Thank you so much! Your calming and patient presence is infectious.
Thank you Mez, I am very pleased with my beautiful wreath! You brought such special fungi and plants to decorate with, ad your suggestions and examples inspired me to create something I never would have done the same alone. Your chilled-out, unassuming guidancew was ready whenever I needed it.
Priya
Such a lovely way to spend a saturday morning. Mez is a great teacher and it was a calm and creative atmosphere