About NAWW

In the 1970s a group of women from Kansas traveled to Eye Manor in Herefordshire, England, where Lettice Sandford conducted a Summer School on straw art. It was there the women of Kansas gained expertise and revived the craft in America which was instrumental in the founding of NAWW in 1987.

• Our objective is to educate, develop and promote all forms of straw artistry.
• Gleanings is published three times a year, containing articles and projects for the straw art enthusiast.
• We meet yearly at a National Convention rotating the location across the United States for an Annual Meeting of membership. Twenty four classes are offered as well as a favor exchange and auctions for banquet table centerpieces and the teacher's projects. A Straw Expo, open to the public, offers the chance to buy books, many different supplies, member's work, marquetry and antique straw work.
• The membership in the United States is divided into three geographical districts: the Eastern District is from the Atlantic to east of the Mississippi River; the Central District is west of the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains; the Western District is from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific.
• A Traveling Weave is made by 5-10 members of each of the three Districts and two from International members in Canada and Europe. All groups start with a common theme, then each group member adds their inspiration to create a single piece. The Traveling Weaves are auctioned off at the annual Convention to benefit the Memorial Fund.