Carol Partridge - Corn Dolly maker

Maker of traditional and contemporary corn dollies. Custom orders and proposals for collaborative projects welcomed.

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Open to the public
No
Provides courses or training
Yes
Available for craft fairs
Available - please ask about pricing

Contact

Halyards Collingwood Road
St Margaret's at Cliffe
England
CT15 6EX
Carol Partridge - Corn Dolly maker
t: 01304 853478
m: 07771 701606

About

The craft of corn dolly making is becoming a dying art: the straw needed for dolly making is becoming harder to find and only grown by a few specialist farmers and, as a result, there are relatively few people making traditional corn dollies on a regular basis - all the more reason to try to ensure that this folk craft survives.
Having stumbled into corn dolly making by chance some years ago I am now researching and making traditional designs associated with different areas of the British Isles as well as looking further afield to similar customs in other countries;
my work also includes more modern versions using traditional techniques. I have also collaborated with several artists in creating static and ‘live’ installations.

Mini craft gallery

Traditional corn dolly
Living Spirit of the Corn
John Barleycorn mask