Scandinavia House

SOLD OUT — NORTHERN PATTERNS: LEARN TRADITIONAL ARCTIC BEADING DETAILS
2026-04-21 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
*Please note: this workshop is now sold out.*
This hands-on workshop draws inspiration from the work of master bone carver Inna Eilyuvna Iadne, whose intricate sculptures and jewelry reflect the cultural depth and artistic traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Yamal. Participants will explore Northern ornamental traditions through beadweaving, translating symbolic patterns and storytelling elements into contemporary wearable art.
Through guided practice, attendees will learn 1 to 3 beadweaving techniques and create an original jewelry piece such as earrings, a bracelet, or a pendant. Along the way, they will gain insight into the symbolism, composition, and cultural context that inform Northern decorative arts, as seen in Iadne’s meticulous attention to detail and narrative craftsmanship.
The workshop aims to develop artistic taste, strengthen compositional thinking, and equip participants with the skills to independently design and create meaningful handmade pieces that connect traditional heritage with modern expression.

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NORDIC KNIT-IN | ADULT CRAFTS WITH HILARY SNELL
2026-04-25 11:00 - 17:00
On April 25, join us for a day-long Nordic Knit-In with Scandinavia House’s veteran knitter Hilary Snell! We will provide participants with a relaxed and warm environment for beginning, continuing or finishing up a craft of your choosing. You bring your materials and create whatever you want. Knitting, crocheting, painting, drawing, finger knitting, embroidery, whatever sparks your creativity— we welcome you!
Participants are encouraged to drop in and stay for a minute or stay for hours — and create, create, create — alongside other crafters. Children over 5 are welcome with supervision. BYOY = Bring Your Own Yarn (or your own art supplies). We will provide limited art supplies.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Hilary Snell, a longtime visitor services staff member of Scandinavia House, is of English, Scottish, and Irish descent, and loves everything about Nordic culture. She was taught to knit by her grandmother and mother when she was eight years old and took it up again in her late 20s, and has been knitting ever since. She enjoys sharing her love of the craft and of fiber arts in general. See her work at: https://www.instagram.com/lockwoodknits/
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