WORKSHOPS

Penny runs workshops both in Sydney and regional NSW. This year Penny has a series of workshops planned in Robertson, Oberon and North Sydney Community Centre - Sydney. She is also available to teach on request.

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willow lampshades

ESSINGTON PARK, OBERON

Sat 29 June 2024 - 8.30am - 5pm

Our day will begin with a morning tea and a welcome from your host Simmone Logue.

Penny will then give some background on where & how to collect, store and prepare willow for weaving, and we will get straight to work to make our beautiful lampshades.

A gorgeously nutritious lunch will be served by Simmone using fruit and vegetables from the organic garden at Essington Park.

After lunch we will continue with our weaving.

Afternoon tea will be served before we break in the afternoon for free time.

We will end our time at the fire pit with locally distilled gin and tonic and a cheese platter.

Accomodation is available at beautiful Essington Park

https://www.essingtonpark.com/workshops/p/penny-simons-willow-weaving

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sculptural woven, paper
and cane lampshades

NORTH SYDNEY COMMUNITY CENTRE

11th August 2024 - 9.30am - 3.30pm

Learn the woven basketry technique of pairing and how it can be used to create a sculptural lampshade

Utilising a combination of foraged and upcycled materials, including strappy leaved grasses, recycled dress patterns, and cane, this workshop offers a hands-on experience in creating a one-of-a-kind piece using sustainable and repurposed elements.

https://www.northsydneycentre.com.au/product-category/courses-and-workshops/creative-activities/woven-cane-berry-basket/

sculptural woven, paper
and cane lampshades

GREEN DOOR STUDIOS

ROBERTSON, SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

18th August 2024 - 11am - 5pm

Learn the woven basketry technique of pairing and how it can be used to create a sculptural lampshade

Utilising a combination of foraged and upcycled materials, including strappy leaved grasses, recycled dress patterns, and cane, this workshop offers a hands-on experience in creating a one-of-a-kind piece using sustainable and repurposed elements.

https://www.greendoorstudios.com.au/workshops/woven-sculptural-lampshade-workshop-with-penny-simons-18th-aug-11am-til-5pm

woven willow obelisks

ESSINGTON PARK, OBERON

23 October 2024. (1 day)

Discover the art of willow weaving and how to make fabulous structures for your vegetable garden. Used for trailing garden speed peas or tomatoes on or up.

Accomodation is available at beautiful Essington Park

https://www.essingtonpark.com/workshops/p/penny-simons-weave-a-garden-obelisk