Jewellery Workshop: Plaited and Woven Straw Earrings

Explore traditional straw-working techniques in this jewellery class in Dunblane!



5 hours

Class size 1 to 4 (public classes), 4 to 8
  £65 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Generously supported by the Traditional Arts and Culture Fund, discover the creative possibilities of straw in this unique one-day jewellery making workshop in Dunblane exploring traditional straw working techniques and their application within contemporary jewellery making.
Suitable for complete beginners, this relaxed and supportive workshop will introduce you to a rare heritage craft through step-by-step guidance. Elaine will guide you through a range of traditional techniques, including plaiting, weaving, and the creation of the ‘Hairst Knot’ -- a historic decorative knot traditionally associated with Scottish rural craft and farming traditions.
What to expect:
  • Learn how to prepare and work with natural straw.
  • Explore different types of straw and the tools used in traditional straw work.
  • Practice traditional plaiting and weaving techniques.
  • Create a traditional Scottish Hairst Knot.
  • Make a decorative straw sample to build confidence with the material.
  • Progress to jewellery-scale techniques using finer straws.
  • Create a selection of lightweight woven and plaited earrings.
  • Learn how to handle and finish delicate natural materials.
Students will leave with a decorative straw sample piece, a selection of woven straw earrings, and the confidence to continue exploring straw work within their own creative practice.
What you'll get
A decorative straw sample piece, a selection of woven straw earrings, and the confidence to continue exploring straw work within your own creative practice!
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
  • We’ll provide everything you’ll need for your workshop.
  • Please bring along glasses if you need them.
  • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for a studio environment, including closed-toe shoes.
  • Please wear long hair up.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Central Scotland School Of Craft, Dunblane, High Street, Dunblane

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The Central Scotland School of Jewellery was founded by Jo Pudelko, a polymath of the jewellery world who has taught with Edinburgh College of Art, DJCAD, Leith School of Art and more. She is passionate about creative learning for all and is continually adding her already vast repertoire of techniques to pass on to the students. We have a star-studded team of highly experienced tutors working with us to deliver tailor made tuition to every student. We have decades worth of teaching experience between us, and more awards than we can list here.

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