Flax Corn Dolly Making
Workshop with The Flax Project C.I.C.
Friday 29 March 2024, 10.30am - 1.30pm
£35
Venue: MAKE Southwest
Suitable for: Teenagers & Adults
Level: All Abilities
A Green Maker Initiative Workshop
Learn how to make Corn Dollies from locally grown flax, understand the meaning of this tradition and touch on the wonderful history and folklore of corn dolly making.
Participants will be instructed in how to make traditional dollies out of flax straw such as the Arabic Cage, Gentleman’s Favour and the beautiful Welsh Fan. These decorative straw works can be embellished with ribbons or left plain. Join us in this relaxed, friendly workshop and learn an endangered heritage craft.
Vicky Putler runs Flax Project CIC which aims to revive the flax industry in South West Britain and bring linen production to the Tamar Valley and Plymouth, linking the city to the surrounding countryside, providing sustainable and long term employment and training opportunities. The aim is to create a non-polluting, low carbon supply chain from field to fabric. Slow farming, small farming.
They grow flax in Cornwall and run a nature and creativity based educational programme suitable for all ages and abilities from their workshop at The Plot, Plymouth. They also have volunteering opportunities at their field in the Tamar Valley and run projects with community groups and workshops and events in partnership with other organisations.
On the Day
All tools and materials will be provided.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are included and will be available on the day. Our Café is also open should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop - all participants receive a 10% discount voucher for food and drink purchased on the day.
On arrival, please make your way to the side gate of the Riverside Mill, through the courtyard and up the stone stairs on the side of the building. Please let us know if you require the lift.
Please be aware that you cannot use the Co-op car park for all day parking. The Methodist Church car park and Station Road car park usually have plenty of spaces. Click here for more information on our location and car parking for the day.
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