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SUMMARY:Straw\, Paper\, Reeds: Mobile-Making Traditions of Europe
URL:https://feralskills.com/events/straw-paper-reeds-mobile-making-traditio
 ns-of-europe-2027-02-20
STATUS:CONFIRMED
DESCRIPTION:Mobiles made from straw\, paper\, and reeds add movement and co
 lor to homes in many parts of Europe. In this workshop\, three mobile make
 rs\, each working in different cultural traditions\, will guide participan
 ts through methods and materials for creating these enticing dynamic forms
 . Mary Erickson will present himmeli: complex geometrical arrangements mad
 e from straw. Finnish immigrants brought himmeli to Minnesota\, but their 
 basic forms are found in many Northern and Eastern European countries. Bri
 tt Malec will teach pająki\, Polish mobiles known for their eye-catching h
 ues and ornate paper pompom techniques that are made to decorate\, protect
 \, or bless the rooms in which they hang. Mathilde Yakymets-Lind will intr
 oduce a rarely taught mobile-making tradition from the Aibofolk\, or Eston
 ian Swedes: the rookroon\, a geometric mobile made from reeds and decorate
 d with eggs and scraps of cloth. On the final day\, we will all explore cr
 eative and improvisational mobile-making practices and experiment with new
  materials and techniques. Skill/experience details: Previous experience w
 ith straw and paper crafts is helpful\, but not required. Physical ability
  note: Above average fine motor skills are helpful for this craft\, as stu
 dents will be threading needles\, folding small pieces of paper\, and tyin
 g several small knots. Required Tools Container (non-food) to soak straw -
  at least about 9” long Old towel Paper bag Cardboard box to carry himmeli
  home Optional Tools Feel free to bring the personal items you need to wor
 k comfortably on small hand tasks\, seated or standing.
LOCATION:North House Folk School\, Grand Marais\, MN
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