Learn how to make corn dollies!
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Learn how to make corn dollies!

Join corn-dolly maker Sue Tomkins for a relaxing and informative morning, starting with a brief introduction to the history of corn dollies.

By The Craft House

Date and time

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00 - 12:00 GMT+1

Location

The Craft House

109-111 Main Street Bingley Bradford BD162HT United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Join corn-dolly maker Sue Tomkins for a relaxing and informative morning, starting with a brief introduction to the history of corn dollies and straw work. With Sue's help you will then make a simple favour using three or four straw plait to get you used to handling the straw. Sue will then go on to show you how to make the Sunspray, which is made up of a three straw and four straw plait mounted on a seven straw base. Each element is relatively easy but the finished product is quite effective and this is a modern creation using traditional plaits. Depending on the group size and how much time is left in the session, it may then be possible to carry on to make the Glory Braid which is worked flat . It is a two dimensional traditional plait using twelve straws. The twelve heads at the base of the plait are said to represent the twelve apostles and it was often hung in churches at Easter and Harvest time.

Cost: £25 per person - includes materials.

Skill level: Suitable for beginners.

Organised by

The Craft House was established in 2016 in Saltaire by April Chamberlain, who continues to manage the business. Having started in Saltaire, The Craft House is now run from new, larger, premises at 109-111 Main Street, Bingley. We have a lovely ground floor cafe and welcoming workshop spaces on the first floor (reached by stairs with two handrails). We offer a vibrant programme of art, craft and textile workshops and courses for adults, enabling you to develop existing skills as well as try new activities. Working closely with a team of talented artist/maker tutors, we provide expertly-run classes in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We cater for a range of skill levels, from first-time participants to people with existing skills (including other professional artists and makers looking to develop their techniques). Our emphasis is on encouraging creativity and enjoyment whilst passing on key skills. We also cater for private parties and events - please telephone us or call into the cafe to discuss. Please note that all our events are subject to us achieving minimum booking requirements, as we need to ensure they are commercially viable for our tutors - if we have to cancel an event, we will refund your ticket and give you as much notice as possible.

£25