Discover Making Activity

2 May - 4 July 2026

FREE, drop-in between 10am and 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday

Venue: MAKE Southwest, Jubilee Gallery

Suitable for: All

Corn Dolly Making

Come and learn about the traditional heritage craft of corn dolly making, surrounded by the Southwest endangered heritage crafts on display in our Jubilee Gallery exhibition, Staying Alive!

Visitors of all ages and abilities are invited to create their own Gentleman’s favour using simple craft materials that can easily be found at home!

Drop in and enjoy a range of hands-on making activities - perfect for children, families and adults alike. All materials and instructions are provided. Open to all abilities and ages. Drop-in activity during opening hours (10am – 5pm), no booking necessary.

To have another go at making at home, download the PDF instruction sheet alongside a brief history of corn dolly making.