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!
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!
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.
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!
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
Price per head: £8/£10. Children under 18 can attend free with paying adult. minimum 5 paying participants.
Nettle fibre bracelets
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!
More Coming Soon!
More workshops coming soon! I am always working on new projects. Message if there is anything specific you are after.
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