You are invited to Strawfest a weekend of relaxed workshop activities, plus time to chat and catch up with everyone too. The event is residential, but you are welcome to come as a non resident. Due to unexpected constraints residential and non residential numbers will be limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Once bookings […]
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 […]
Workshops for all, whether you are new to this craft or have been plaiting for a lifetime you will find new ideas to inspire you. Fascinating displays of straw work, plenty of time to plait and chat. If you’ve always wanted to get together with other like minded folk here’s the perfect opportunity. You won’t […]
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 […]
This experience day is suitable for beginners or for those who want a refresher course. What will we do? We start our day by sorting straw – a valuable skill, which will give you the confidence to do this well after the course. We learn some basic knots that are useful in our work – […]
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 […]
An introduction to the history and techniques of plait making for the straw hat industry. During this course you will learn a little of the history of plait making for the straw hat industry and visit the museum’s Leagrave Cottage lived in by a straw plait making family in the 19th century. You will learn […]
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 […]
What will we do? This is an intermediate course, aimed at those who have either done an introduction day, or, who have some experience already. Several dates are offered; our days will follow a similar structure, but will focus on a different larger project each time. For example, this may be a neck, a more […]
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 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 […]
