The event will introduce participants to the rich traditions of Russian decorative and applied arts. The program includes a historical overview of the development of the national ornament and its profound symbolic meaning.
An interactive discussion will include a quiz to help better assimilate the material. The practical part features an engaging workshop on creating a traditional ornamental composition on a wooden spoon.
Required materials:
Acrylic paints – ensure brightness and durability of the pattern, perfect for wood.
Wooden spoons – a natural base used in Russian crafts from time immemorial.
Brushes of different thicknesses – the main tools for applying delicate and precise patterns.
The event aims to preserve and popularize national cultural heritage through practical learning of traditional painting techniques, transferring knowledge about the language of Russian ornament to the younger generation, and developing the artistic skills of the participants.
The event promotes a vivid understanding of the inseparable link between the past and the present in folk art.
