Cabbage Tree Hat Making Workshop over 2 days - Limited to 6 places!

Cabbage Tree Hat making is a craft dating back to very early colonial Australian history with the first written evidence going back to 1799.  The registration includes two full workshop days - 4 weeks apart. Lunch and refreshments are provided. On the first day we cover the history of the hats, the materials, how they were made and learn the weave.  You will then weave enough to start sewing the crown of the hat.  Before the second meeting, you will hopefully be able to weave enough to finish sewing the crown and have sufficient to make the sides of the hat.  At the second meeting you will learn how to turn the crown to make the sides and if you have sufficient woven, will be able to turn the sides for the brim, enabling you to complete the hat.  

Sue developed a passion for learning traditional skills in weaving and hat-making, while living on Norfolk Island, using various fibres particular to the Polynesian style. Since returning to Australia she has extended her study to cabbage tree hat making during Australian colonial times. Sue is now in demand to teach this craft at many folk and heritage festivals around Australia. See this video https://youtu.be/lKrXAQ6xiK8