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April 2019
Workshop Weekend in Yorkshire – Hats off to Straw
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 likeminded folk here’s the perfect opportunity. You won’t want to miss it.
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May 2019
Introduction to Straw Work Class
This is a perfect class to begin your journey working with straw. As well as showing you about the materials and tools needed you will make at least 2 different items to take home with you.
Find out more »Swooping Swallow
May is always the time when our swallows make an appearance again and announce the coming of summer. You will see in this project there are a variety of plaits so plenty to learn.
Find out more »Something Corny Open Day
The idea of the event is so that you can come along and meet like minded folk, sit and have a coffee and chat, plait while you chat if you like.
Find out more »June 2019
Fantasy Flower
A fantasy flower is the term I'm using as although this could be based on a type of lily it's not. It's whatever your imagination wants it to be. This is quite a large project so I have split it into 2 days so that there is no rushing at the last minute to get your work finished. Lots of different techniques and elements will be taught and you'll make at least one large fantasy flower standing about 50cm tall.…
Find out more »Polishing up your Plaits!
This workshop is aimed at beginners or more experienced straw workers that want to work on improve their plaiting techniques. We will work on several common plaits during the day and make one finished item to take home.
Find out more »July 2019
Horses!
Come and learn the basic way to make a straw horse. You can then go on to embellish them with extra plaits etc. if you like.
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