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SUMMARY:Leksand-style Needlework Workshop with Kirsi Manni
DESCRIPTION:This class runs Fri-Sun\, October 2-4\, 9 am-4 pm each day. \n\nJoin Kirsi Manni\, a textile expert and teacher from Dalarna\, Sweden\, for a weekend of applique and embroidery in the traditional Leksand folk costume style. Each students will choose a pattern for a decorative pocket\, which is suitable for adding to a folk costume or adapting as a purse\, or a masma sewing kit pouch. Kirsi will present historic items from ASI’s material collections and her own personal collection to set in context the rich history or folk costume embellishment in Sweden. Students will practice Laska-herringbone stitch\, wool felt applique\, and couching techniques as they work on their projects. \nKirsi Manni is the owner of Art&Craft Sweden and lives in Siljansäs\, Dalarna. Over one week this fall\, Kirsi will bring her expertise in Leksand style folk dress to ASI. Kirsi is also offering an introductory level embroidery class for beginners and a talk about her personal experience with folk costume traditions. \n\nAdditional information\n\nAdvanced registration required.\nA $45 materials fee is included in the class fee and includes all necessary materials. Students should bring their favorite sewing needles and other hand sewing tools; a pair of fabric shears\, small thread scissors\, and favorite thimbles\, if you use them for sewing\, are highly recommended. Students should also bring magnification (i.e.; readers) if they use them for close work.\n\n  \nPrerequisites:\n\nAges: Suitable for ages 18+.\nSkill level: This workshop welcomes students of all experience levels\, but students will progress further with this project if they have previous hand sewing experience.\nPhysical ability: This class requires good hand and finger dexterity and the ability to sit for long periods of time.
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SUMMARY:Nordic Music Workshop: Polska of the People with Renee Vaughan
DESCRIPTION:Join Renee Vaughan for free workshop for musicians\, Polska of the People: Hello Groove!  \nCome explore the unique rhythms of Swedish folk music\, the polska in all her glorious forms. This is an open and supportive space for musicians of all instruments and experience levels who want to better understand what makes a tune belong to the greater Swedish polska family. We’ll explore the basic rhythmic framework of polska\, how the music relates to the dance\, and the different ways musicians can find their own way within it. We’ll learn a couple of very accessible groovy tunes from Södermanland to get us started. Bring your instruments. All instruments welcome\, all experience levels welcome.  You are also welcome to come listen and learn.   \nRenee’s been playing Swedish folk music for nearly 20 years and have always been drawn to its rhythms and melodies. This summer\, she studied Swedish folk music with master musicians Cajsa Ekstav and Christina Frohm\, as well as traditional Swedish dance with master dance instructor Bert Persson and is bringing that learning back to the Twin Cities. This program is supported by the American Scandinavian Foundation.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/nordic-music-and-dance-workshop-with-renee-vaughan/
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