Workshop Schedule

2023 Workshops

Registration for workshops opens 2 weeks before the first session.

Tapestry (Gobelenas) – ONLINE

Learn how to do traditional tapestry with skilled artisan and LTFAI member Ramune Jonaitis.

At this workshop she will tell us about the history, show us how-to basics and guide us through the process of making a small simple woven piece. This class is beginner-friendly: no prior experience is necessary.

There will be two sessions of approximately an hour each.   Basic materials include:  a frame, cotton twine and wool yarn all easily purchased from a local craft store.  A detailed materials list will be sent to attendees prior to the workshop.

  • Dates:  Saturday January 21 and 28, 2023
  • Time:  2:00 pm  EST
  • Cost:  $20 Member price,  $30 Non-member price
  • Place: ONLINE
  • Registration:  Open through January 18

Class Participation

  • Once you have registered, a few days prior, you will receive an email with a link to join the workshop
  • Make sure to log in 10 minutes before the session in case of any technical difficulties
  • Please ensure you have all your materials ready

Paper Cut Art (Karpinai) – ONLINE

Learn how to make paper art using traditional Lithuanian patterns and motifs with artisan Gabrielle Valevicius .

At this workshop she will tell us about the history, show us techiques and guide us through the process of making an art piece. This class is beginner-friendly: no prior experience is necessary.

A detailed materials list will be sent to attendees prior to the workshop.

  • Dates:  Saturday May 14, 2023
  • Time:  1:00 pm  EST
  • Cost:  $20 Member price,  $30 Non-member price
  • Registration:  May 1 to May 12
  • Place: ONLINE

Class Participation

  • Once you have registered, a few days prior, you will receive an email with a link to join the workshop
  • Make sure to log in 10 minutes before the session in case of any technical difficulties
  • Please ensure you have all your materials ready

 

Braided Sashes (Pintinės Juostos) – ONLINE

Learn how to make finger-woven braids and cards with artist and LTFAI board member Donna Druchunas.

At this workshop she will tell us about the history of these techniques, show us how-to basics and guide us through the process of making a small sash that can be used as a key fob or bookmark. This class is beginner-friendly: no prior experience is necessary.

A detailed materials list will be sent to attendees prior to the workshop.

  • Date:  Saturday June 18, 2023
  • Time:  1 pm EST
  • Cost:  $20 Member price,  $30 Non-member price
  • Registration:  June 4 to June 16
  • Place: ONLINE

Class Participation

  • Once you have registered, a few days prior, you will receive an email with a link to join the workshop
  • Make sure to log in 10 minutes before the session in case of any technical difficulties
  • Please ensure you have all your materials ready

 

Fall workshops will be announced later in the year.