Classes

Around the Samovar: Insights into Folk Craft of the Slavic World

Join us and learn the dynamic history of craft embroidery practices, folk dress traditions, and creative rituals of the Slavic world - from the Caspian Sea to the Carpathian Mountains.  Learn the regional designs and histories of Slavic folk embroidery, experience a traditional Slavic tea service, and examine vibrant antique and archival textile samples of Slavic folk costumes. Then experience instruction and practice the basic-intermediate cross stitch technique fundamental to traditional Slavic embroidery. Participants will be provided with all craft materials necessary to enjoy the class (e.g. canvas materials, needles, threads, full-color pattern). This class is suitable for adults of all ages. Don’t miss this rich, cultural, creative experience!

1 session

#101: Saturday, April 18 - 9am-12pm

$65, plus $10 supply fee payable to instructor at class

Sarah Rosenthal, Instructor

Savage Arts Center, 13090 Alabama Avenue, Savage

Around the Samovar: Insights into Folk Craft of the Slavic World

Join us and learn the dynamic history of craft embroidery practices, folk dress traditions, and creative rituals of the Slavic world - from the Caspian Sea to the Carpathian Mountains.  Learn the regional designs and histories of Slavic folk embroidery, experience a traditional Slavic tea service, and examine vibrant antique and archival textile samples of Slavic folk costumes. Then experience instruction and practice the basic-intermediate cross stitch technique fundamental to traditional Slavic embroidery. Participants will be provided with all craft materials necessary to enjoy the class (e.g. canvas materials, needles, threads, full-color pattern). This class is suitable for adults of all ages. Don’t miss this rich, cultural, creative experience!

1 session

#101-2: Saturday, May 16 - 1-4pm

$65, plus $10 supply fee payable to instructor at class

Sarah Rosenthal, Instructor

Savage Arts Center, 13090 Alabama Avenue, Savage