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Create a Traditional Corn Dolly

Venue: The Corn Hall

The ancient corn dolly is a pagan rural symbol for good luck and fertility. Join local artist Diane Griffiths who will walk you through the heritage of the craft and introduce you to the intricate method of weaving corn into beautiful corn dollies. This workshop will suit anyone who wants to learn a new decorative technique inspired by 1000 years of worldwide craft tradition.

Beginners welcome. £19 incl materials.

If you have access issues please contact the Box Office on 01379 652241 to complete your booking so we can ensure that your visit is as comfortable and safe as possible. Due to fire safety requirements we have a limit on how many wheelchair spaces we can accommodate so these need to be reserved in advance to avoid disappointment.

You may also be interested in these other events and exhibitions which reference our theme of rural life.

Working the Land by Hand exhibition

The Art of Rural Life exhibition

Arcadia - combining over 100 years of archive film about rural Britain

Frederick Rolfe, the King of the Norfolk Poachers - a talk by Charlotte Paton