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Handcrafted for the Holidays: Himmeli

December 17 @ 5:30 pm 8:00 pm

Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Time:
 5:30 – 8:00 PM
This class meets
once
Instructor:
 Jill Valavanis
Location: Room 201, Fiber Arts Room
Ages:
Adults, Teens 16+
Skill Level:
 All Levels
Registration Fee:
$35
Materials Fee: $5

About the class

Originally made of rye straw, traditional Finnish himmeli were hung over the dinner table to ensure a bountiful harvest. Modern adaptations of these geometric mobiles have become popular worldwide – contemporary versions include light fixtures, wall décor, jewelry and hanging plant holders.

Learn how to create your own himmeli to hang in your home or give as a gift. All materials will be provided, including an air plant.

Please share any special considerations (medical, physical, learning) that will help your instructor make your class accessible and accommodating for you. You can share these considerations when register or by emailing Sean at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org.

The Sonoma Community Center (the Center) strives to create an inclusive, safe community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The Center is committed to creating such an environment because it brings out the fullest potential in each of us, which, in turn, contributes directly to creating a community of belonging. In order to ensure a positive, safe, and welcoming experience for everyone, all program participants are asked to abide by the following policies, community agreements, and restorative safety protocol.

About the instructor

Jill Valavannis

Fiber Arts Director

Jill Valavanis is the Visual Arts Director at the Sonoma Community Center and a teaching artist working primarily with fiber. She completed her graduate work at California State University, Long Beach where she earned a Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Three-Dimensional Media, utilizing skills developed in working with fiber, metal, and wood. Currently she is exploring free motion machine embroidery and relief printing on fabric.

Website www.jillvalavanis.com
Instagram @jillvalavanis

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