Craft Activity - Spoon Doll

Spoon Doll Script

Hello, it’s Megan, Curator at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, here again. Today we are thinking about our favourite crafts at Gressenhall.
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In our house our favourite Gressenhall craft is spoon dolls.
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Did you know that Gressenhall used to be a workhouse? This was a place where the poor were supported and provided for.
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In 1861, 375 people were recorded as living in the workhouse. A few years ago, the museum decided to make a spoon doll for everybody in that list.
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Some of the dolls wore drag workhouse uniform. Others were much more colourful. Follow our instructions and make your own spoon doll.
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You will need:
• An old spoon
• A pipe cleaner
• Scraps of fabric
• Fabric scissors
• Glue
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You might find some other optional craft materials helpful
• Google eyes
• Wool
• Felt tip pens
• Foam shapes
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Steps:
Step 1: Wrap a pipe cleaner around a spoon to make some arms.
Step 2: To make a dress for your doll, take a rectangular piece of fabric and cut a slit for the head.
Step 3: Pop your spoon dolls head through the slit.
Step 4: Tie a bow around its waist.
Step 5: Add a face.
Step 6: Have fun with your spoon doll.
If you would like to make an authentic workhouse spoon doll you can download a template from our website.
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Remember to share pictures of your creations with us on social media, we love seeing what you have made.
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