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Hemslöjd Straw Craft: Weave a Sweetheart

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When:
July 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Where:
Philadelphia, PA
Source:
Creative Philadelphia Arts Access Calendar

Straw craft has a long history in Sweden, Scandinavia, and northern Europe. Rooted in folk belief and the importance of the grain harvest in pre-industrial societies, the craft was in danger of being lost with the advent of industrialization. Thankfully, it has survived and continues to be rediscovered by new generations of practitioners. Try your hand at making a straw “Sweetheart.” Wheat weaver and museum researcher Kirsten Hansen Gyllenhaal will lead you through the project step by step. Deta

Indoor venueGeneral PublicShowcaseTicketed/PaidPublic

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    Lansdowne, PA

  • Primary source

    Creative Philadelphia Arts Access Calendar

  • Categories

    Arts & Entertainment, Visual Arts & Galleries, Arts & Entertainment / Visual Arts & Galleries

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    Indoor venue, General Public, Showcase, Ticketed/Paid