Grass Bowl Making Workshop with Forager Rachel Lambert
With summer just around the corner, discover how to harness the growth of plants, after the seeds have dispersed, to make beautiful and useful pots!
Learn the ancient craft of coiled straw basketry and make a bowl out of summer grasses with an experienced foraged and artisan maker at a relaxed pace.
In this session you’ll cover:
- What grasses to use
- Dos and don’ts of sustainable foraging
- The ancient craft of coiled straw basketry
- Hands on instruction
- Materials privided
- Opportunity to buy signed copies of Rachel’s foraging books
Organised as part of The Eco Park’s June Summer Fayre.
Date: Sunday June 7th 2026
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Location: The Cob Courtyard, Eco Park Porthtowan
Price: Adults £30 | 8-16 year olds £25
Everything will be provided, so no need to bring anything with you. Please note, spaces are limited so advance booking is essential.
Also on June 7th, Rachel will also be running a Foraging Walk. For more information and to book please click here.
About Rachel:
Ever since childhood, nature has been a source of inspiration, adventure, creativity, joy and sanity for me. From family forays to gather blackberries, complete with purple stained tongues, to learning by name coastal plants to place on our precarious family camping table.
I was 21 when my relationship with plants deepened, paving the way to become a forager and guide. Aided by friends and experts, my world changed forever when I realised that ALL the plants around me had uses for food, medicine or fibres for making.
I’ve facilitated groups and individuals in the great outdoors for over 30 years and have taught thousands of people how to forage, use and value plants. From inner city children’s clubs, grow, cook and eat sessions to university campuses, public parks, beaches and footpaths to people’s gardens.
Foraging and plants are the glue that brings together the things that I love; nature, time outdoors, walking, good food, creativity, physical activity and people.
