Finnish American Folk School Newsletter


January 2025

In early February the Finnish American Folk School will host Duluth based artists Kirsten and Alison Aune to teach three great new classes in our Hancock studios. Kirsten is known for screen printing bold, geometric yardage (pictured above) which she sews into garments, table linens, pillows, and more. Her sister Alison is a professor of art education at the University of Minnesota Duluth and is known for her floral pattern paintings and folk art.


Here at the FAFS Kirsten will be teaching fabric stenciling and hand-quilting using her incredibly colorful fabrics. Alison will teach us how to make colorful, creative, and contemporary himmeli - a fresh take on an old tradition. All three workshops are great opportunities to submerge in some vibrant colors in the midst of winter.

Himmeli by Alison Aune

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Play the Jouhikko - Fridays, February 7-28, 3:30-4:30p (Clare Zuraw)


Fabric Stenciling - Saturday, February 8, 10a-3p (Kirsten Aune)


Hand-Quilting Small Projects - Sunday, February 9, 10a-12p (Kirsten Aune)


Happy Himmeli - Sunday, February 9, 12:30-3:30p (Alison Aune)


Beginning & Continuing Wheel Throwing - 11 sessions Feb 17-March 24, 6-8p


Vörå Inspired Neckwarmer ONLINE COURSE - March 12 + 19, 6-8pm ET (Clare Zuraw)


Täkänä : Finn-pick Double Weave - March 12-16, 10a-5p ET (Phyllis Fredendall)


Date Night with Clay - Fridays – February 7 | March 7 | April 11 | May 9

6-8pm (Lindsey Heiden)


ONGOING PROGRAMS:


Community Singalong - 1-2 Mondays per month 5:15-6:15pm in the Finnish American Heritage Center- Free, led by Alice Margerum and Oren Tikkanen. RSVP requested by email to copper.country.singalong@gmail.com


Knitting Lunch Hour - Tuesdays - 12-1pm - Free, no registration required


Questions about programming?

Contact FAFS Director Clare Zuraw by email or phone at 906-370-3722



FAFS Ceramics Studio Open Studio & Memberships Now Available!


We have some great new opportunities for experienced potters to use our ceramics studio spaces and tools beyond a structured class.


Click below for more info or send questions to clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.org


OPEN STUDIO


MONTHLY MEMBERSHIPS

This month we had a great time hosting members of Keweenaw Roller Derby for a private inkle band weaving workshop. Keep an eye out for some amazing hand made skate leashes and lanyards at their bouts in Calumet this summer. If you're looking for a hands-on learning activity for your group or organization, please reach out! We'd love to find a way to work together.

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