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Finnish Paper Stars

  • Minnesota Center for Book Arts 1011 South Washington Avenue #100 Minneapolis, MN, 55415 United States (map)

Saturday, December 21; 1–4pm CT

The Finnish eight-pointed paper star is a cheerful presence in the dark of winter. It is larger and easier to make than the more familiar Moravian star.

This in-person workshop will offer the opportunity to make two sizes of stars: one large enough for a window or door, the other small enough to fit in your hand. No folding is required, but some spatial thinking is necessary. Paper strips are woven into two four-pointed stars, which are then joined to form a dimensional eight-pointed star.

This is a traditional folk art item and requires no special equipment or materials. These stars make lovely gifts or decorations. Participants will be sent home with instructions so they can continue this tradition, if they wish.

Level: Beginner
Certificate: 3 hours, Category D

Pricing

$70/participant (10% discount for MCBA members) + $12 materials fee

$35 for BIPOC/Financial scholarship participants (10% discount for MCBA members) + $12 materials fee

MCBA offers two scholarship types for workshops—Financial Hardship Scholarships and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Scholarships—to honor equity and increase access and artistic opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the book arts. For individuals to whom these scholarships do not apply, register at the Adult rate and, if you are able, consider making a donation when registering to support MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available.

Please note: Registration closes 12/16 at midnight (CT).

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