Wheatear Strawcraft
Based in the Cotswolds, Wheatear Strawcraft is run by Ian and Emma Speechley.
Ian and Emma have been working with straw for many years; Ian’s initial interest started at primary school with Artstraws! Their particular interests are corn dollies, Swiss straw work and straw marquetry. In particular they enjoy bringing a contemporary twist to traditional designs.
Straw work is an ancient craft with traditions reaching across the globe and is now listed as endangered by Heritage Crafts. Ian and Emma aim to revive this low impact, sustainable craft and bring a mindful experience to their workshops.
They are members of Straw Craftsmen the UK organisation that promotes this traditional craft.
Find them on instagram: @wheatear_strawcraft
Wheatear’s Courses
NEW
Decorative Straw Work for Hats
Fri, 5 Jun 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step into the fascinating world of corn dollies, a red-listed and endangered heritage craft, in this hands-on, full-day workshop. You’ll be introduced to traditional straw plaiting techniques alongside finer decorative Swiss straw work,...
£95
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8 spaces available
NEW
Straw Marquetry - veneered bud vase
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Ian, a master Strawcraftsman, for a fascinating one-day introduction to the traditional craft of Straw Marquetry. With over 50 years of experience working with straw, Ian brings a deep knowledge of this...
£95
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3 spaces available
Christmas Angel Corn Dollies
Thu, 10 Dec 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Discover the timeless art of this red-listed, endangered Heritage Craft in a hands-on workshop led by the talented Ian and Emma Speechley. In this immersive session, you'll master the basics of plaiting and...
£95
Info & BookAll Levels
8 spaces available