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Once again, LTFAI is hosting In Person Folk Art Workshops. LTFAI is offering two days of beginner-friendly workshops this fall, featuring live, in-person sessions with folk art experts. Sessions are longer this year to allow participants to complete or make substantial progress on their crafts. Our agenda is based on results from our recent survey with four of the most popular crafts you said you want to do.
This is beginner friendly and will be a series of live in person sessions (in english) with our folk art experts.
Day 1
Session A
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Šiaudinukai – Make a large traditional straw Christmas ornament (sodas)
Session B
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Audimas – Make a traditional woven sash
Day 2
Session C
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Karpinai – Make a cut paper art piece using traditional patterns and techniques
Session D
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Tapyba – Paint a small keepsake box in a similar style to traditional dowry chests
Dates
October 4th & 5th, 2025 | 9:00am-4:30pm Eastern
Sign up for both days, one full day, or single sessions.
Location
Montgomery’s Inn – Briarly Room in Toronto, Ontario Canada
Address: 4709 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M9A 1A8, Canada; free parking is available (View on Map)
Hours
There will be 2 sessions throughout the day. Folk Art workshops are from 9:00am – 4:30pm with a light lunch included with all-day registration.
Cost & Registration
Please note that prices have gone up since last year and we are hoping to break even on the event this time. Thank you for your understanding.
- Each individual session (A, B, C or D) – $90 CAD
- Full Day (Day 1- AB or Day 2 – CD incl lunch) – $180 CAD
- 2 Full days (all sessions ABCD incl 2 lunch) – $320 CAD ($40 discount)
The cost includes a materials fee of $15 for each of the Workshops. The materials are: Session A (straw and string), Session B (yarn and other weaving materials), Session C (paper and scissors) and Session D (wooden box and paints)
What’s Included
Workshop sessions
Light lunch (for full day participants only). Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
What’s not Included
Travel or accommodation expenses to attend our workshops. If you would like suggestions for lodging, send us a message. Please note that Toronto Pearson International Airport is only about 20 minutes away from the venue and there are a lot of hotel options available there.
If there’s enough interest, we can organize a dinner on the Saturday evening after the workshops. This would be casual dining at a popular local venue. Let us know if you would like to participate.
This event is in person only and there will be no streaming or recording of activities.
Sign up today! Space is limited.
Please note: Photos are for demonstration and not the projects you will create. No refunds after Sept 12th, 2025. Please contact us before the cut off date for a refund if you can not attend. All funds are in Canadian dollars. If you have any questions please Contact us
Sign up for a morning or afternoon session or any of the full days.
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Day 1
Session A | 9:00 am -12:30 pm | Šiaudinukai – Using real rye straw, create a large straw ornament (sodas)
Session B | 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Audimas – Make a traditional woven sash
Day 2
Session C | 9:00 am -12:30 pm | Karpinai – Make a cut paper art piece using traditional patterns and techniques
Session D | 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Tapyba – Paint a small keepsake box in a similar style to traditional dowry chests.
An artisan specializing in knitting. She taught a knitting workshop at the LTFAI AGM several years ago and fell in love with the organization. Not only is she a prolific author of knitting books, with “The Art of Lithuanian Knitting” under her belt, but she’s also the creative genius behind our social media presence.
Ramune is a translator and editor, who worked with the Canadian Lithuanian Weekly Tėviškės žiburiai as managing editor for over 20 years.