Planned Activities
Here you will find a calendar with planned activities and courses.
Being able to collaborate with other entrepreneurs, study associations or cultural associations is indispensable for a small business like me. That is why you will mainly find planned activities that I arrange in collaboration with others. This means that I can offer courses in central locations and at prices that are worth it for both you as a participant and me as a professional course leader. Above all, collaborations tend to be inspiring for all parties!
Planned activities that primarily deal with crafts/crafts are marked in orange in the calendar.
Planned activities that primarily deal with animals or dance are marked in blue.
The main language of most of the courses and workshops in Sweden is Swedish, but there is always the possibility to translate into English or Dutch. Please just write me a message or state in your application that you would like translation.
Calendar
24 February – 31 Mach, Bilda Nord, Umeå
Historical/Forgotten crafts
There are many types of crafts that have been vital throughout the centuries, but are now being forgotten. During this course you will get to know some of them.
The first hour of the meeting will be a short course. After the course there will be time for socializing, in-depth study and questions. All courses You can register for the entire course, or for individual evenings.
- Tablet Weaving
- Classic Basketry
- Needle Binding
- Sprang
- Basket Coiling
- Talk and Ending
28 March, Ulvens Lekland in Djäkneböle
kl. 10.00-13.00: 300kr
Make your own dog toys
Dogs love destroying and we love creating, so why not combine the two? During this new course in collaboration with Ulvens Dog, we’re going to look at different types of (enrichment) toys that are easy to make as home.
As always, we try to work with second hand materials as much as possible, so feel free to bring your old blankets and jeans.
19-21 May, Textilfest, Skellefteå
Tablet Weaving
Tablet weaving (card weaving) is a weaving technique where you use tablets/cards to create sturdy, patterned bands.
Come and try it! No prior knowledge is required. All materials and tools are included. Register on site.
Extra material packages and tools can be purchased on site.
Textilfest
Both Friday and Saturday include a fair with sales of textile materials, workshops, exhibitions and craft activities.
On Friday evening there will even be a party at Nordanå with lectures, coffee, and a craft exhibition.
Other Activities
Here you will find a list with all courses and activities that do not currently have a date planned. Are you interested in a course that does not have a date yet or do you want to arrange a course for your association or company, then please contact me at info@dengrönafenixen.se
Craft courses
Jewelry from Pine Needles
Binding objects in pine needles is an old tradition. The technique is reminiscent of Swedish root craft. Although our Swedish pine trees do not have long enough needles, many people have cultivated pine trees in their gardens with needles that are excellent for this type of craft.
In one evening you will learn how to bind jewelry in pine needles so that you can take home a homemade necklace.
You don’t need any prior knowledge.
Needlebinding
Needle binding is an ancient technique that is ideal for durable garments. Using just one large needle, you knot yarn together – you have all the freedom to create exactly what you want.
During the course, you will learn to set up a project of your choice in different ways and with different stitches. Everything you need to know to create hats, mittens, scarves and much more!
You don’t need any prior knowledge. You can borrow or buy needles on site.
Plant Dye and Promenade
Join us on an educational walk and then test all new knowledge. We will dye different materials with different plants we collected.
You don’t need any prior knowledge.
Medieval Ode to the Nettle
It is a plant that most people nowadays detest, but which in the Middle Ages was cultivated by many: the stinging nettle. Like our medieval ancestors, you’ll learn to appreciate this versatile plant in an inspiring lecture.
Ropes, coasters, baskets and wherever the imagination goes
Learn everything possible about collecting plants to tie simple baskets, twine rope or whatever you need in the garden or home. We will use easy techniques and furthermore, it’s completely renewable and (almost) free!
Other activities
Dance to your limits
Everyone can dance, even if/when your body doesn’t cooperate! Maybe you’re tired after a long festival, maybe you have a chronic disability, maybe you just want to make dancing more fun and learn how to adapt to your partner!
There are as many solutions as there are challenges. Maybe you can only do half a dance, maybe you can’t do certain variations, maybe dancing with one finger is your limit.
How do you find your dance and how do you communicate that?
For healthy people and people whose body sometimes finds dancing difficult.
