The Guild of Straw Craftsmen Courses in 2010

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information in this page is correct, the Guild of Straw Craftsmen cannot be held responsible for any errors that occur.
We will try to make sure that we attend the event or fair but unforeseen circumstances may force us to cancel an appearance at short notice.

Chat and Plait


Date Event Details
Third Tuesday of
the month

7.30pm to 9.30pm

 Straw craft for everyone
Workshop with
Amanda Davies.
The Fleece Inn
Bretforton,
Evesham,
Worcestershire WR11 7JE

Please email for further details.

A small charge is made for any materials used,

Courses run by the Guild and Guild members in 2010.

Beginners and Intermediate Courses
Date Location Tutor
March 20th
10:00am - 4:00pm
Arrive at 9.30am for coffee		 Duns Tew Village Hall, Oxfordshire.

Click for a map of how to get to Duns Tew.

£15.00 for Non-members £7.00 for Members.

Tutors from the team of:
Peter Shelley,
Florence Cross,
Dorothy Seedhouse
May
21st - 23rd
The Endsleigh Centre
481 Beverley Road,
Hull HU6 7LJ

A weekend of straw work. Details from

Click for a map of how to get to The Endsleigh Centre.

Tutor details will be added soon
July 3rd Duns Tew Village Hall, Oxfordshire.

Details as March 20th course

 Tutors from the team of:
Peter Shelley,
Florence Cross,
Dorothy Seedhouse
Antony Gay
October 9th Duns Tew Village Hall, Oxfordshire.

This workshop will include Christmas Stars and Angels as well as other projects.

Details as March 20th course

 Tutors from the team of:
Peter Shelley,
Florence Cross,
Dorothy Seedhouse
Antony Gay

General Courses
Date Location Title Tutor
July 25th
10:00am - 4:00pm
Arrive at 9.30am for coffee 		Duns Tew Village Hall, Oxfordshire

Marquetry Landscape

Ruth will lead us through a straw marquetry landscape.

£20.00 for Non-members £14.00 for Members.

Ruth Wylie
21st - 23rd
August
10.00am – 4pm 		Duns Tew Village Hall, Oxfordshire

Plait with Doris Johnson

Doris will inspire young and old, beginner and expert. This is an event not to be missed as she is from Kansas in the U.S.A. and is not able to visit us as much as we would like.

The cost will be £20 per day, £25 per day for non members

Doris Johnson
September 18th
10:00am - 4:00pm
Arrive at 9.30am for coffee 		Duns Tew Village Hall, Oxfordshire

Swiss Straw Work

If you have never tried Swiss Straw Work before come and learn about it from an expert.

£20.00 for Non-members £14.00 for Members.

Peter Shelley
Details
For details of the Duns Tew events, please ring the Oxfordshire Representative of The Guild of Straw Craftsmen telephone 01869 347165.

All Levels
Date Location Details
27th
March		 PENDRELL HALL,
Codsall Wood,
Staffordshire WV8 1QP
Tel. 01902 434112
Fax. 01902 434113

or visit their website:
http://www.pendrell-hall.org.uk/
e-mail: pendrell.college@staffordshire.gov.uk

"Fun with Straw Applique"
with Peter Shelley

Come and try your hand at straw marquetry. All you need is a good pair of scissors. Materials will be supplied for a small charge, to cover costs.

9th - 11th
July		 PENDRELL HALL,
Codsall Wood,
Staffordshire WV8 1QP
Tel. 01902 434112
Fax. 01902 434113

or visit their website:
http://www.pendrell-hall.org.uk/
e-mail: pendrell.college@staffordshire.gov.uk

"Flowers in Straw"
with Peter Shelley

Come and try your hand at making straw flowers. All you need is a good pair of scissors. Materials will be supplied for a small charge, to cover costs.

City and Guilds Courses

Contact the school for details.

Title Location Details Tutor
City & Guilds Level 2
Certificate in Design and Craft 		Westhope College
Craven Arms,
Shropshire SY7 9JL
Tel. 01584 861293
or visit their website: http://www.westhope.org.uk		 Please contact the college for advice on dates of courses. The Straw Work course can also be taken as a correspondence course. Anne Dyer