Rattan Weaving Workshop with Meital Katz-Minerbo

Flexible rattan fibers become decorative, functional objects in a hands-on workshop led by visual artist Meital Katz-Minerbo. The session takes place Sunday, August 23 at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, connecting traditional weaving techniques with the relationship between horticulture, craft and women’s creative practices. Katz-Minerbo will begin with an artist talk examining rattan weaving’s history and its role in her installation-based practice. Participants will then learn basic techniques for shaping the climbing palm into a custom object, working with the material while it is moistened to increase its flexibility. Attendees should wear clothing suitable for hands-on work and expect to get slightly wet. The workshop is open to participants ages 15 and older, with a parent or guardian required for minors.