A COLONIAL CRAFT WORKSHOP 1 - STRAW PLAITING & BRAIDING

In this workshop participants will be commencing

a replica of a sun bonnet similar to

a hat made and worn by Female Convicts.

Workshop led by the talented Lyn Watkins, crafter and descendant of Factory women

Straw plaiting was one of the numerous occupations of the convict women transported to the Colony of NSW. There were a number of women in the Female Factory with this skill and trade - all manner of household items and practical goods were made from plaited straw. A plaited straw hat or a bonnet was an essential item of clothing in such a hot climate and for women, an adornment when trimmed with a ribbon or two.

Equipment: Bring your own scissors and tape measure. WORSHOP 1 Cost: $15 plus $15 for kit.

WORKSHOP 2 - completing your project; details TBC.

PLEASE NOTE: We welcome participants who attended the previous workshops .

Enquiries to Lyn: [email protected]

Host or Publisher Parramatta Female Factory Friends