Himmeli Holiday Ornaments
Himmeli Holiday Ornaments with Mathilde Yakymets-Lind
Throughout Northern and Eastern Europe, making geometric straw mobiles, known as himmeli in Finland, is an ancient folk tradition thought to bring prosperity and warmth at the darkest time of the year. In this workshop, you will learn how to make a miniature version of the classic 12-part himmeli form using brass tubes. Then we'll get creative with embellishing the basic shapes with beads and tassels so that they can be hung as festive holiday decorations to brighten the home. Throughout the class, will learn about different international mobile-making traditions and their meanings.
This small group class is presented in collaboration with John C. Campbell Folk School and Lessonface. Participants should enroll at least two weeks before start to ensure materials kits arrive in time. If registering after this point, your kit may arrive after the first session. Students are invited to attend an optional Orientation and Closing Ceremony to connect with various online Folk School classes.
Class Materials
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $35 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.
The kit includes:
brass tubes for two ornaments
glass and semi-precious beads
thread
needle
Estonian and Finnish wool yarn in several colors
Students will also want to provide:
good lighting
magnification if needed
fine motor skills
Age Range
14-adult
Skill Level
Beginner
Contact the Teacher
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About the John C. Campbell Folk School & Lessonface
Since 1925, the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina has transformed lives, and brought people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery. Since 2012, Lessonface has connected more than 30,000 students with over 2,500 great teachers for live music, language, and arts lessons online, delivering on our mission to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably.
When
2-hour live online session.
Enrolled students receive 60-day access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
Enroll above to save your spot in the class. Lessonface will send you a confirmation right away, and a Zoom link 24 hours before the class start time. You can log into your Lessonface dashboard to access class materials, communicate with your instructor, join the live Zoom session, and access the class recordings and chat transcript afterward.
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date. Materials kit fees are non-refundable.
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Mathilde Yakymets-Lind
Mathilde Yakymets-Lind is a fiber artist and folklorist who spins wool from heritage sheep and weaves historical textiles. They lived in Estonia for nearly four years and did hands-on research on Baltic wool crafts for their PhD in folklore, which they completed in 2023.