Throughout the day you will learn how to weave, plait and tie straw in order to make a selection of Yuletide decorations. By the end of the day you should have a selection of small pieces of decorative straw work to take home with you, helping to keep this endangered and beautiful craft alive.
Julia studied Applied Arts (Craft) at Brighton University working mainly with glass, metal and ceramic. A keen interest in nature and traditional celebration and a want for a less environmentally impactful craft led her to start working with straw. Her work predominantly relates to nature and the renewal of life and is heavily influenced by ritual celebrations of British and native culture. Costume and performance art also have a strong link to her work.