Wheat Weaving

This residency introduces students to the history, technique and art of wheat weaving as practiced worldwide. Linda discusses the roles wheat plays in historical and contemporary life, including agriculture, construction and fashion industries. Students learn ancient wheat weaving techniques that have origins in Greek, Roman and Egyptian societies. Threshers, people who harvested grain, made wheat weavings as part of the celebration of a successful harvest. Linda teaches how contemporary straw artists have turned an ancient craft into pieces of art. Students learn how to plait (braid) wheat and work on individual and group weaving projects, such as hearts and harvest maidens. Linda has been a straw artist for 10 years. She is a juried member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen and the National Association of Wheat Weavers.

Grades 3 -12    25 students per class
$400 per day (2 day minimum)
$2 materials fee per student per day

A one-day workshop is available, which includes a discussion of the history of wheat weaving and uses of wheat today, as well as a hands on opportunity to weave a basic pattern.

Grades 3-12     25 students per class
$400 per day
$2 materials fee per student per day