Wheat Weaving for Imbolc – In-Person Workshop

Tom Lewis teaches the craft of weaving wheat Brigid Crosses and dolls to mark Imbolc.

In this in-person, hands-on workshop, Tom Lewis teaches the making of Brigid Crosses, a traditional symbol of protection, including the three-armed Triskelion version, and Brideog dolls from plaited wheat, finished with ribbons and dried flowers. All materials are provided, including enough straw for two crosses each.

Limited to 16 places. Saturday 30 January, 1-4pm.

Tom Lewis (Daddy Street Fox) is a Hackney-based artist. One of his current focuses is working with natural materials, notably wheat weaving, straw work, corn husk to craft everything from crowns, to dollies, to masks. 

Photo by Tom Lewis.