Planned Activities
Here you will find all planned courses, markets or other activities. So pick and choose among activities in crafts, animal courses and dance!
Are you interested in a course or activity that is not on the calendar? Then look in the list here for courses that Den Gröna Fenixen can offer.
11 February 2025, Bilda Nord in Umeå
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. No prior knowledge is required.
20, 27 February, 6 and 13 March, Bilda Nord in Umeå
Needlebinding
Learn to needlebind, for example, mittens or socks in four steps!
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!
No prior knowledge is required. You can borrow or buy needles on site.
5 and 6 April, Hantverkstorget Textilfest Skellefteå
Try out Tablet Weaving
Tablet weaving/Card weaving is an old weaving technique where you use tablets to create patterned bands. By twisting tablets during the weaving, different colors emerge and you can build up different patterns. Use your bands to decorate knitted sweaters, as belts, shoulder straps, etc.
Come and try it out during this introduction! No prior knowledge is required. Material kits for one meter of ribbon with tiles, yarn and patterns can be purchased on site.
29 April, 6 and 13 May, Bilda Nord in Umeå
Tie baskets from pine needles
Tying objects with pine needles is an old tradition. The technique is reminiscent of Swedish root weaving. 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.
The possibilities with our pine needles may not be endless, but there is a lot to discover! During this course we will take a closer look at different stitches and ways to create more complex shapes.
No prior knowledge is required.
Other Activities
Here you will find a list with all courses and activities that do not currently have a date planned. If you’re interested in a course that does not have a date yet or when you want to arrange a course for your association or company, then you can mail your interest to info@dengrönafenixen.se
Craft courses
Tablet weaving for beginners
Learn to weave patterned bands with simple tools in a day!
Tablet weaving/Card weaving is an old way of weaving band that requires only simple tools and offers a lot of freedom. During this course, you’ll learn to make your own bands that can be used for anything from decoration to belts and straps. Make your own cards and learn to weave simple patterns in two colors.
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. You can buy additional materials on site.
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.
