Green Girl Crafts is a creative community and earth school for the curious, founded by environmentalist and author Leah Thomas. Rooted in the belief that making things by hand can bring us closer to the earth and to one another, it’s a place to gather, learn, experiment and create.
Primarily based in Los Angeles, CA with pop-ups and collaborations elsewhere, Green Girl Crafts has welcomed thousands of guests into workshops, field trips and gatherings that blend ecological education with hands on making. Exploring natural dyes, florals, fermentation, printmaking, textiles and objects made slowly by hand.
Alongside our community programming, Green Girl Crafts creates custom workshops, activations and experiences for brands, cultural institutions, schools and organizations.
Whether you’re joining us for a workshop or inviting Green Girl Crafts into your own community, each experience is an invitation to follow your curiosity, learn from the natural world, make something beautiful and spend a little more time in wonder.
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Woven Tea Coaster Workshop
December 11, 2025 · Forager Crafts, Atwater Village · Objects
Slow down with a cup of tea and learn the calming craft of rattan weaving. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a woven tea coaster using natural rattan reed — a timeless material known for its strength, flexibility, and subtle beauty.
Guided step-by-step, you’ll explore basic basketry techniques such as over-under weaving, shaping, and finishing, resulting in elegant, functional coasters perfect for your home or for gifting. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned maker, this workshop offers a grounding introduction to the art of weaving with natural fibers. Students will complete at least one coaster in class, but can make two as time allows. Materials and instructions will be available to take home to make an additional coaster for those who do not complete both in the class time.
In partnership with Little Green Art Studio at Forager Crafts, 2915 Knox Ave #103, Los Angeles, CA 90039, and sponsored by Green Girl Crafts.
