W12

Beginner's Course on Processing Corn Leaves: Coasters, Stars, Baskets

Fri 15 – Sun 17 January 2027

In this course, we will approach the processing of corn husk leaves step by step. We will twist the leaves into a cord, stretch the cord onto wooden forms, and create beautiful items by knotting and braiding.
The technique is a very old craft that makes use of the incredible resilience and stability of corn husks. The process is somewhat meditative, and once the basic principles have been learned, it can be further developed individually.

Group of participants:everyone who is interested in processing natural materials
Requirements:none, but experienced weavers are also very welcome
Number of participantsmax. 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 Economics, worked for five years as a teacher and in regional development in Romania, founder of Fair Craft (a platform for traditional crafts), workshops in Carinthia, Tyrol, Upper and Lower Austria, and Vienna since 2022, cultivates maize in the Mühlviertel and Lower Austria, lives and works in Vienna.
More info: www.fair-craft.com