Nancy Wilder Palmateer Memorial Children’s Workshop TAUNY KIDS CREATE Autumn Themed Quilling Workshop, Saturday October 10th, 10am - 12pm, The TAUNY Center

Saturday October 10th, 10am - 12pm, The TAUNY Center 53 Main Street, Canton

This Workshop is FREE, but registration is required

Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to learn the craft of paper filigree!  

Ages 6 - 12.  Children under 6 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Maximum class size is 15

Quilling, also known as paper filigree, is an ancient art that involves rolling, shaping and gluing narrow strips of paper to create intricate, decorative designs.  It dates back to the Renaissance, where in the 15th and 16th centuries, French and Italian nuns and  monks rolled gilded strips of paper to adorn holy items.  It later evolved into a popular pastime for upper-class women in 18th century Europe and England.  There has been a resurgence of interest in quilling - in more colorful designs.

Join Karen Granger for a hands-on workshop in the art of quilling.  Learn to coil paper, and create the basic shapes which when put together, make up the finished design.  Each participant will receive a kit to make their own work.

This workshop is made possible by the Nancy Wilder Palmateer Memorial Fund.  This fund was established by the Palmateer and Wilder Families in 2015 to honor the creative side of Nancy, her work with children, and to encourage hands-on engagement for young people.