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Advanced course on processing corn leaves: lampshades and bags

Fri 21 – Sun 23 May 2027

In this course, we will transform corn husks into lampshades or bags in various designs, and build upon the basic course to create more complex shapes. We will prepare the corn husks, twist them into a cord, stretch this cord onto wooden forms, and then knot and weave them to create unique functional objects.
The technique involves a very old craft that takes advantage of the incredible resilience and stability of corn stalks.

Group of participants:... all who enjoy working with natural materials.
Requirements:Ideally, the basic course „Processing Corn Leaves“ has already been attended, but individuals with prior experience in plaiting or crocheting are also very welcome.
Number of participants:max. 10 people
Course times:Fri: 17:00-20:00, Sat: 09:00-13:00 and 14:30-18:00, Sun: 09:00-13:00
Course fee:230 Euros, for students 210 Euros (excluding material costs)

Course leader: THOMAS PÖCHTRAGER, Austria
Born in 1979, studied Ethnology and Social Work, five years as a teacher and in the
Working in regional development in Romania, founder of Fair Craft (platform for traditional craftsmanship), conducting workshops in Carinthia, Tyrol, Upper and Lower Austria, and Vienna since 2022, growing maize in the Mühlviertel and Lower Austria, lives and works in Vienna.
More info: www.fair-craft.com