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2024 Workshops Coming Soon

December 2nd, 2023
Straw Angel Ornament

Learn how to make a straw angel Christmas ornament with skilled artisan Gabrielle Valevicius.

At this workshop she will tell us about the history of angel ornaments, show us how-to basics using real straw and guide us through the process to make a lovely angel ornament. This class is beginner-friendly: no prior experience is necessary.

  • Location: Online
  • Date:  Saturday December 2nd, 2023
  • Time: 1pm EST
  • Cost: $20 (USD) LTFAI Members, $30 (USD) Non-members
  • Registration: CLOSED
  

Braided Sashes (Pintinės Juostos)

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:  TBD, 2024

Past Workshops

Paper Cut Art (Karpinai)

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 techniques 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.

Tapestry (Gobelenas)

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 simple woven piece. This class is beginner-friendly: no prior experience is necessary.

Straw Ornaments (Sodai, Šiaudinukai)

Learn how to do traditional straw Christmas ornaments and larger decorations with skilled artisan Gabrielle Valevicius.

At this workshop she will tell us about the history of these ornaments, show us how-to basics and guide us through the process to make a couple of basic ornaments to hang on a Christmas tree as well as creating a larger soda of several shapes together . This class is beginner-friendly: no prior experience is necessary.

 

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