BA Spring School 2022 Straw work: Flackies & hen nests

Working with oat straw, explore techniques from Orkney and Ireland where straw was used to make hen nests, Flackies(mattresses), chairs, baskets and door coverings.

You will learn:

• Sugán/ sookan (single-ply straw rope)
• Simmens (two-ply rope)
• Built-up plaiting technique
• A simple harvest knot with wheat straw

The main focus will be on built-up plaiting, to make a basket or small hens’ nest. This technique is a blend of plaiting and coiling and can be used for square or round work. This course is suitable for beginners or more advanced weavers.