Create Natural Holiday Stars with Field & Forest Crafts

Sunday, November 9 | Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens

Join us for a day of creative connection with nature! Under the guidance of Erin Cox of Field and Forest Crafts, participants will craft beautiful star decorations from natural materials such as willow, cattail, and bulrush. These handmade stars will help decorate the Arboretum for our December event, Deck the Boughs, and each participant will also take one home to enjoy.

Erin will share her expertise in working with foraged materials, demonstrating how to transform simple plant stems into artful, nature-made ornaments. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to explore, create, and be inspired by the natural world.

Each 1½-hour session is free and open to 12 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. All materials are provided. Suitable for adults and youth ages 7 and older; children must be accompanied by an adult. (Parent and child together count as one participant and receive materials for one project.)

Workshop Schedule

• 10:00 – 11:30 AM – Cattail Stars

• 1:00 – 2:30 PM – Bulrush Stars

• 2:45 – 4:15 PM – Willow Stars

About Your Instructor

Explore other wild crafts and Erin’s workshop schedule here: https://www.fieldandforestcrafts.com

For Erin Cox, the art of weaving began “with one wonky basket — okay, maybe a few dozen.” Each attempt deepened her understanding of natural materials and the rhythms of the land. Over time, that curiosity became a creative calling, guided by the question: “I wonder if I can weave with that?”

Her work celebrates the partnership between human hands and the natural world — honoring the plants that lend strength and flexibility, the seasons that dictate when to gather and weave, and the traditions passed down through generations of makers. “Basketry is both utility and art,” Erin says. “Let’s take nature in our hands and make something wonderful.”