Leksand-style Needlework Workshop with Kirsi Manni

Join 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.

Kirsi 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.

Additional information

• Advanced registration required.
• A $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.

Prerequisites:

• Ages: Suitable for ages 18+.
• Skill level: This workshop welcomes students of all experience levels, but students will progress further with this project if they have previous hand sewing experience.
• Physical ability: This class requires good hand and finger dexterity and the ability to sit for long periods of time.