Hanningfield - Straw Craft Workshop: Harvest Tokens and Glory Braids
Location:
Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park,
Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Centre
Hawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay, CM11 1WT
Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park,
Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery CentreHawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay, CM11 1WT
Lucy has a wealth of knowledge and will guide you through this workshop to make your own Harvest Tokens & Glory Braids. Learn about working with straw and the heritage endangered craft of corn dolly making!
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About the event
You will learn a three straw plaiting technique to make a Countryman’s Favour harvest token and move onto making your own Glory Braid corn dolly decorated with dried flowers and ribbon.
Countryman’s Favours were given as love tokens and also worn by folk to the annual hiring fairs as a badge of their trade and to advertise that they were available to work the fields.
Glory Braids are traditionally hung on pew ends in churches, especially for special occasions such as weddings. Both of these make beautiful gifts and look lovely as decorations in the home.
Booking essential. Pop in or call 01268 711001
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01268 711001Price
£30 per person.Additional booking information
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Contact number: 01268 711001
Contact email: hanningfield@essexwt.org.uk