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Did you know that in Sussex, as recently as the 1920s, people would hang hag stones (stones with a naturally formed hole) – also known as witch stones – in their homes, gardens, farms, and even fishing boats for luck and protection? These magical stones were believed to ward off evil, and similar customs exist in the West Country, where looking through a hag stone could reveal if someone was truly a magical being in disguise! In this workshop, we’ll bring the magic of hag stones into the modern day.

Using textile techniques like thread wrapping, stitching, fabric tying, scrap yarn making and crochet you’ll embellish a hag stone and create a tag that expresses what you want luck for or protection from – it’s pertinent how easily these themes translate into modern life.

The stones and tags are yours to take home, but they will also be photographed as part of the Hag Stones: Luck & Protection Project, run by Sarah on Instagram and at Sussex exhibitions. This project collects images that explore the continuation of this fascinating folklore and reflects on how themes of luck, protection, and hope translate into the twenty first century.

This workshop is kind to the environment as most of the materials provided are reclaimed, making it a truly sustainable creative craft session. It is suitable for all abilities including any creative wishing to expand their skill set.

Workshop Price: £60 includes all materials and garden entry, plus tea / coffee and homemade biscuits. Please bring a packed lunch.

Please email painsarah@hotmail.com or call 07734 264555 for more details and bookings.

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