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Tule Mat Making – Land-Based Weaving Workshop

$125.00

Price: $125 per person
Experience length: 3–4 hours

Learn how to work with tule - tukʷtán̓ in a way that honours traditional knowledge and relationships with the land. In this guided, hands-on workshop, participants are introduced to preparation methods, and foundational weaving techniques at a gentle, supported pace.

This is not just a craft class, it’s an invitation into a deeper relationship with plant relatives, water, and the stories held in land-based practices.

Price: $125 per person
Experience length: 3–4 hours

Learn how to work with tule - tukʷtán̓ in a way that honours traditional knowledge and relationships with the land. In this guided, hands-on workshop, participants are introduced to preparation methods, and foundational weaving techniques at a gentle, supported pace.

This is not just a craft class, it’s an invitation into a deeper relationship with plant relatives, water, and the stories held in land-based practices.

What You’ll Experience

  • An introduction to tule: its roles, uses, and significance

  • Teachings around respectful harvesting and care for wetland ecosystems

  • Step-by-step guidance in preparing tule for weaving

  • Hands-on instruction in basic mat-making techniques

  • Time to work quietly, ask questions, and learn through doing

You’ll leave with a small tule piece or mat-in-progress (depending on pace), along with knowledge you can continue to build on.

Typical Timeline / Flow (3–4 hours)

Welcome & Teachings

  • Arrival and land acknowledgement

  • Introduction to tule, cultural context, and safety/ethics around harvesting

Preparation

  • Demonstration of how tule is cleaned, sorted, and prepared for weaving

  • Participants begin preparing their own bundles

Weaving Practice

  • Instruction in basic weaving patterns and structure

  • Guided individual work time with one-on-one support as needed

  • Breaks are woven in as the group needs

Closing & Reflection

  • Final weaving time, troubleshooting, and questions

  • Sharing circle or brief reflection on process and learnings

  • Guidance on how to continue practicing at home

(Timing can be adjusted depending on group size, age, and experience level.)

Who This Is For

  • People interested in Indigenous land-based practices and material culture

  • Makers who want to learn a new, plant-based weaving technique

  • Educators and community workers looking to deepen their understanding of tule and wetland relations

  • Folks who enjoy slow, meditative handwork and learning directly from land-connected teachings

What to Bring

  • Comfortable clothing that you can move and sit in for a while

  • Water bottle and light snacks

  • Notebook, if you like to record teachings or patterns

All core materials for the session are provided, and harvesting teachings are shared in ways that respect community protocols and the health of local wetlands.