Spark Arts

A perfect fall craft! In two of our classes, we learned about daily life, homes, health practices, diet, and ways of passing time shared by the Northeastern tribes like the Lenape and Haudenosaunee. Commonly, the husk of the multi-use corn plant would be used to make dolls. We heard the legend of the No Face Doll, whose vanity caused the Great Spirit to remove her face. The corn husk doll is traditionally made without a face, as a reminder of the importance of humility.

We made our own corn husk dolls and designed clothing for them! These joyful and imaginative kids came up with an intricate story and home set up for their new dolls, complete with food pantry, beds, and more!

It’s been a wonderful fall season of classes so far, and we’ve been busy planning exciting things ahead, including winter and spring classes! In addition to our ongoing weekly Traditional Arts classes (not listed yet!) we’re introducing mini classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays for young crafters and nature lovers in NYC.

🌺 Linocut printmaking (2 Wednesdays)
🌺 Arts of Japan (4 Wednesdays)
🌺 Basketry (2 Wednesdays)
🌺 Make Natural Paints (1 Saturday)
🌺 Paper Making (1 Saturday)
🌺 Natural Crafting (1 Saturday)

Stay tuned for more classes announcements and private class dates, and visit our website or the link in bio to learn more!