Traditional Straw Plaiting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre
Starts:
Saturday, 14 September 2024
Ends:
Saturday, 14 September 2024
Join Elizabeth Woodroofe in learning the traditional art of making corn dollies.
In this full-day workshop, learn the history of traditional straw plaiting, how to prepare wheat for plaiting and a focus on the five straw plaiting technique.
At the end of your workshop, you will have made a number of five straw plaited corn dollies including a Cornucopia to take home.
Held at Ballarat's Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades, a world-class facility dedicated to learning and preserving Australia’s rare arts and trades through a series of workshops, masterclasses, events, and residencies.
Add to Calendar2024-09-14 12:00 am2024-09-14 12:00 amTraditional Straw Plaiting Workshop at the Rare Trades CentreJoin Elizabeth Woodroofe in learning the traditional art of making corn dollies.
In this full-day workshop, learn the history of traditional straw plaiting, how to prepare wheat for plaiting and a focus on the five straw plaiting technique.
At the end of your workshop, you will have made a number of five straw plaited corn dollies including a Cornucopia to take home.
Held at Ballarat's Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades, a world-class facility dedicated to learning and preserving Australia’s rare arts and trades through a series of workshops, masterclasses, events, and residencies.Bradshaw Street, Ballarat , VIC , 3350 , Australia
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