Straw and Corn Dolly workshop - make and take home a heart corn dolly

Last edited by Ministry of Straw on 31 August 2021

Venue, Timing and Cost

Venue: 
The Old School, Cumnor
Date(s): 
Saturday, 9 October 2021
Timing: 
10am - 12.30 (two and a half hour workshop)
Cost: 
£40 per person
Mordiford Heart Corn Dolly

Learn about the endangered craft of straw work, corn dollies and straw plaiting. At the workshop, you will learn how to prepare the straw as well as some of the traditional plaiting techniques used in corn dolly making. Once you have learnt the plaiting techniques you will be able to make and take home a straw heart or Mordiford heart corn dolly. Suitable for newcomers and those with some straw work experience. All materials required for the workshop will be provided.

Further Information

Contact Details: 

Email :pennymaltbymaker@gmail.com
Venue: The Old School, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9PE

Workshop
Crafts and Applied Arts

Adults