History Visits
Teaching (Crafts and Pastimes)
With myself as host, in full period costume, I will work with you to help you learn a historic technique or skill. Audience participation is greatly encouraged.
You will get to use replica and reproduction period tools and equipment; access to historical references, sources, and images; and you can take your project home - finished or not!
A session lasts approximately 45-60 minutes and costs £45 plus 45 pence per mile travel fee. Contact me here to book.
See also my Day Hire page as these activities can be offered on an 'all day' basis.
Choose from the following topics:
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Braiding (make Viking or Anglo-Saxon braids, using just your fingers - with up to 12-strands),
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Historic Flax - Anglo-Saxon to Medieval (from how it grows, through how it was processed, to producing flax fiber for spinning) needs a 3m square floor space,
Two women braiding, fresco in the 'Haus zur Kunkel' Constance, Germany, before 1306 (Rosgartenmuseum Konstanz).
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Lucet NEW (history of the lucet and how to make cord on it),
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Wattle and Daub NEW (weave your own coaster or place-mat from hazel, and then mix up your daub with clay sand and hair/straw and stick it on) £2 additional charge per person for supplies
Braiding
Making the 9-strand braid that was found with an 8th century burial in Orsett, Essex.
Some of the lovely ladies I have taught how to braid - including use of my patented 'third hand method' (using your teeth!). I bring wool, scissors and clips for you to use.
Winding down after learning some 11th century braids with Queen Athelgifu.
