A three part series: Saturday, July 12th 10:00am-12:00pm

Saturday, July 19th 10:00am-12:00pm

Thursday, July 24th from 5:30pm-7:30pm

Folk art meets Tarot. Learn to embroider and create a unique Tarot cloth & piece of textile art in this three-session workshop. Taught by textile artist Kati Lovasz, who designs, teaches and embroiders Eastern European folk art-based design. This class brings together heritage embroidery techniques and symbolism with the contemporary practice of Tarot.

We will begin by starting a sampler of embroidery stitches we can reference and add on to throughout the workshop. We will review basic embroidery techniques, tips & tricks for managing thread, working with different materials, and how to transfer designs to fabric.

We will then look at some finished Tarot cloths for inspiration, along with folk art textiles, their symbolism, books and art work, and of course a few different Tarot decks as we begin to design our individual cloths. Bring meaningful objects, images, or textiles that would resonate with your cloth. We will also look at the natural setting of the class and the plants around us for further inspiration. We will talk about folk art symbols and charms, the symbolism and history of Tarot, as well as folk art traditions that draw on stitched motifs to infuse protective and divinatory meanings into clothing and household textiles. 

Experience with embroidery or Tarot not necessary though knowledge of basic hand sewing useful. Curiosity and kindness required.

3 sessions, 2 hours per session.

Pricing: $150 for all three sessions & includes all materials & tools, 6 hours of instruction, light snacks, and a surprise during our third and last session together…