Courses

Specially designed courses

Bringing plaiting back to historic straw plaiting villages.

Do you live in a village or town associated with straw plaiting?

Veronica can offer comprehensive two-day or three-day courses where a group can learn how to prepare straw and then learn to plait.

After the course:

• Your group will be able to deliver your own demonstrations.

• Your new found skills will mean that authentic straw plaiting can return to your area.

• You will be helping to save these Critically Endangered Heritage skills from dying out.

Interested? Pease get in touch. Go to contact page.

Residential or Day Course

West Dean College

Millinery Trimmings Techniques with Straw

30 March to 2 April 2025

During this course you will use various types of straws used in the hat trade to make a range of millinery trimmings. The skills and techniques learned will cover Swiss straw work as well as traditional straw plaiting. After the course you will have the ability to use these techniques to develop your own headwear designs.

Suitable for beginners and intermediate skill level. Limited number of places.

Full details and booking information at: West Dean Short Courses.

Course Ref: Ref: S3D33623

Online Courses

Veronica is currently working on a series of online courses which she hopes will be introduced during 2024.

Please check back here in the coming months. Once ready they will be announced on this page and on Instagram.