Presentations of educational crafts are becoming more and more popular at folk and craft fairs. For such events, a certified yarn dyeing craftswoman goes with her equipment: fireplace (a metal tray on which she makes a fire), a pair of buckets holding a frame. All this is necessary for the woman to show how the old customs of our nation are revived – she dyes woollen threads with plant extracts. The craftswoman herself has extracted over 40 natural different shades of yarns.
The purpose of the educational program
To nurture and protect the customs and crafts of our nation. To acquaint with yarn dyeing customs and variations.
Activities: During the education you will learn about the plants and their extracted shades. The craftswoman will not only tell you what technology she uses to dye the yarn, but will also show it live.
Duration of education: 3 – 4 hours.
Number of participants: Unlimited.
Place: The craftswoman kindly attends various celebrations, fairs and other events.
Seasonality: During the warm season.
Languages: Lithuanian.
Pre-registration required!
Yarn dyeing craft certificate no. 00153, dated 10.07.2017.
