Flax Corn Dolly Making workshop with The Flax Project C.I.C

Learn a historical heritage craft
Traditional corn dolly made from flax
Image credit: Vicky Putler

  • The Levinsky Gallery, Roland Levinsky Building

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In this workshop you will 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. 
Date: Wednesday 24 July 2024
Time: 10:30–13:30
Venue: The Levinsky Gallery, University of Plymouth
Ticket information: Free, booking required. Age restriction: suitable for 12 years + 
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
 

About Flax Project C.I.C

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. 
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