Traditional Straw plaiting – The Cornucopia and the Versatile 5 Straw Plait

Traditional Straw plaiting – The Cornucopia and the Versatile 5 Straw Plait

Join Elizabeth Woodroofe, a member of the Guild of Straw Craftsmen and learn to make corn dollies.

By The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

Date and time

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM AEST

Location

The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

Bradshaw St Golden Point, VIC 3350 Australia

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About this event

  • 6 hours

The 5 straw plait can be used in many ways in corn dolly making. It can be made as a rope or it can be used to create many different shapes or forms. The Cornucopia corn dolly represents a “horn of plenty” and showcases the plait and displays the bounty of Spring or Autumn.

In this full-day workshop, you will learn the history of traditional straw plaiting, how to prepare wheat for plaiting and a focus on the 5 straw plaiting technique.

At the end of your workshop, you will have made a number of 5 straw plaited corn dollies including a Cornucopia to take home.


A ge: TEEN 13-17 and ADULT 18+

Skill Level: NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Inclusions: All raw materials (wheat, ribbon, thread, seed heads) and tuition

What to Bring: Snacks, lunch, water bottle, notepad and pen.

Clothing Guidelines: Comfortable to allow free movement of hands and arms. Closed-toed shoes are required.

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The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

The Australian Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades is a place to learn and preserve Australia's rare trades through a series of workshops and masterclasses.

$250