Spend the morning learning about the traditional craft of straw work. As well as being an endangered craft, working with straw is a very mindful activity and during the workshop your tutor will teach you how to prepare the straw as well as some of the history of this humble material. You will learn how […]
Introduction to the art of Straw Work and Harvest Trophies Sandwich Medieval Centre is the venue for this friendly introduction to the art of straw work and harvest trophies. This half day course is suitable for beginners or those wanting to brush up on their skills amidst the medieval sights and sounds of a working […]
During this course you will learn a little of the history of straw craft, harvest traditions and the hat trade, through to the decorative uses of today. You will learn how to prepare the heritage long wheat straw that will be used during the day and make several decorated items to take home. Bookings can […]
Our workshops for all abilities are held in Kings Sutton (Oxfordshire). The hall is modern with amenities accessible to all. The workshops are fun and friendly, suitable for beginners and intermediate alike. The aim is to pass on the traditional skills of corn dolly making as well as other straw related crafts. For details of […]
Introduction to the art of Straw Work and Harvest Trophies Sandwich Medieval Centre is the venue for this friendly introduction to the art of straw work and harvest trophies. This half day course is suitable for beginners or those wanting to brush up on their skills amidst the medieval sights and sounds of a working […]
Spend a day learning about the traditional and endangered craft of straw work. During the workshop your tutor will teach you how to prepare and store the straw, as well as discuss the history and significance of this humble material. Make a harvest trophy using a 5 straw spiral plait, learn how to increase, decrease […]
Join us for a weekend of straw craft including plaiting, marquetry and Swiss straw work. Workshops are inspired by our industrial heritage and heritage crafts. There is plenty to see and do in the area if you wish to bring along a non-straw working partner. Sena an email to strawfest2023@strawcraftsmen.co.uk to register your interest and […]
Learn a range of techniques to create harvest favours and ecofriendly Christmas baubles within the historic surroundings of Sandwich's eighteenth century flour mill. Suitable for beginners and intermediate plaiters. Tickets from: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/corn-dollies-for-christmas-tickets-712988687357?aff=oddtdtcreator
We are a group of straw workers who love to share ideas and skill. During our meetings there will be a new skill demonstrated then we work on a small project. We meet bi-monthly in a village hall near Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. For further information and to book a place contact Heather. Note: This […]
We are a group of straw workers who love to share ideas and skill. During our meetings there will be a new skill demonstrated then we work on a small project. We meet bi-monthly in a village hall near Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. For further information and to book a place contact Heather.
We are a group of straw workers who love to share ideas and skill. During our meetings there will be a new skill demonstrated then we work on a small project. We meet bi-monthly in a village hall near Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. For further information and to book a place contact Heather.
Waves This event is a super Spring get together of straw workers and we very much hope you would like to join us. At Bishop Burton College near Beverley, which is a wonderful place to hold our event, friendly, comfortable and peaceful. The work rooms we have are actually part of the floristry department and […]
