Kulina Folk Art Creative Workshops

Multi-Layer Three Dimensional Adornments for Every Season

Here are some creative ways to display your decorations! Use an adornment instead of a bow on a gift, enhance an indoor plant or gift it to make someone smile. Display it in a window, decorate a vase or hang one around a gift wine bottle. Join our fun workshops and make these beautiful adornments for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more.

NEW! Floral Heart Adornment

Ages: 7+, teens, adults - up to 22 participants - 60 min. Workshop

Design a beautiful keepsake with this “Floral Heart” layered decoration! Made from high-quality wood, each piece features an intricate laser cut three layer design that come ready for you to paint. Step by step instructions will allow you to customize each wooden layer with a variety of superimposed colors, textures and glitter paint on all layers for a finished dazzling effect. Perfect for a gift or home decor, this unique ornament allows your creativity to shine! Each attendee will take home their finished 3.50” x 4” ornament complete with a colorful ribbon for hanging.

Please inform participants: We will be using acrylic paints so bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

• Tables and chairs and one table for me for the demonstration.
• No children will be allowed in the room, only the registered participants.
• I will bring everything else!
• Feel free to use my description and pictures as well. (Sorry, glitter paint doesn’t photograph well on light colors. These ornaments are truly dazzling.)
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Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up &

30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants includs all materials_____$318 +mileage

(see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional

$50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate

40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.70/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops

in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

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NEW! Bird with Heart Adornment

Ages: 10+, teens, adults - up to 22 participants - 60 min. Workshop

Create a memorable keepsake with this “Bird with Heart” layered decoration! Made from high-quality wood, each piece features an intricate laser cut three layer design that come ready for you to paint. Step by step instructions will allow you to customize each wooden layer with a variety of superimposed colors, textures and glitter paint on all layers for a finished dazzling effect. Get ready to paint and proudly display your custom creation! Perfect for a gift or fun home decor, this unique ornament allows your artistic side to shine! Each attendee will take home their finished 3.75” ornament complete with a colorful ribbon for hanging.

Please inform participants: We will be using acrylic paints so bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

• Tables and chairs and one table for me for the demonstration.
• No children will be allowed in the room, only the registered participants.
• I will bring everything else!
• Feel free to use my description and pictures as well. (Sorry, glitter paint doesn’t photograph well on light colors. These ornaments are truly dazzling.)

Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants includs all materials_____$318 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.70/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

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NEW! Cat with Hearts Adornment

Ages: 7+, teens, adults - up to 22 participants - 60 min. Workshop

Create a memorable keepsake with this “Cat with Heart” layered decoration! Made from high-quality wood, each piece features an intricate laser cut three layer design that come ready for you to paint. Step by step instructions will allow you to customize each wooden layer with a variety of superimposed colors, textures and glitter paint on all layers for a finished brilliant effect. Perfect for a gift or home decor, this unique ornament allows your creativity to shine! Each attendee will take home their finished 4” ornament (including the tail) complete with a colorful ribbon for hanging.

Please inform participants: We will be using acrylic paints so bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

• Tables and chairs and one table for me for the demonstration.
• No children will be allowed in the room, only the registered participants.
• I will bring everything else!
• Feel free to use my description and pictures as well. (Sorry, glitter paint doesn’t photograph well on light colors. These ornaments are truly dazzling.)

Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants includs all materials_____$318 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.70/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

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NEW! Good Luck Gnome Adornment

Ages: 4+, teens, adults - up to 22 participants - 60 min. Workshop

Paint a special keepsake with this “Good Luck Gnome” layered decoration! Made from high-quality wood, each piece features an intricate laser cut two layer design that come ready for you to paint. Step by step instructions will allow you to customize each wooden layer with a variety of superimposed colors, textures and glitter paint on all layers for a finished dazzling effect. Perfect for a gift or home decor, this unique ornament allows your creativity to shine! Each attendee will take home their finished 4” x 3” ornament complete with a colorful ribbon for hanging. With adult participation required with each child under the age of 10, this is a bonding experience like no other.

Please use this STATEMENT on all publicity materials: This is not a drop-off class. Adult participation is required with each child under the age of 10. We will be using acrylic paints so bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

• Tables and chairs and one table for me for the demonstration.
• Adult participation is required with children under the age of 10.
• I will bring everything else!
• Feel free to use my description and pictures as well. (Sorry, glitter paint doesn’t photograph well on light colors. These ornaments are truly dazzling.)

Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants includs all materials_____$318 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.70/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

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NEW! Bird Adornment

Ages: 7+, teens, adults - up to 22 participants - 60 min. Workshop

Have fun designing a beautiful a keepsake with this “Bird” layered decoration! Made from high-quality wood, each piece features an intricate laser cut four layer design that come ready for you to paint. Step by step instructions will allow you to customize each wooden layer with a variety of superimposed colors, textures and glitter paint on all layers for a finished brilliant effect. Perfect for a gift or home decor, this unique ornament allows your creativity to shine! Each attendee will take home their finished 3.50” ornament (including the butterflies, which are optional) complete with a colorful ribbon for hanging.

Please inform participants: We will be using acrylic paints so bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

• Tables and chairs and one table for me for the demonstration.
• No children will be allowed in the room, only the registered participants.
• I will bring everything else!
• Feel free to use my description and pictures as well. (Sorry, glitter paint doesn’t photograph well on light colors. These ornaments are truly dazzling.)

Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants includs all materials_____$318 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.70/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

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NEW! Bird with 2 Hearts Adornment

Ages: 10+, teens, adults - up to 22 participants - 60 min. Workshop

Paint a special keepsake with this “Bird with Two Hearts” layered decoration! Made from high-quality wood, each piece features an intricate laser cut three layer design that come ready for you to paint. Step by step instructions will allow you to customize each wooden layer with a variety of superimposed colors, textures and glitter paint on all layers for a finished brilliant effect. Perfect for a gift or home decor, this unique ornament allows your creativity to shine! Each attendee will take home their finished 3.75” ornament complete with a colorful ribbon for hanging.

Please inform participants: We will be using acrylic paints so bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

• Tables and chairs and one table for me for the demonstration.
• No children will be allowed in the room, only the registered participants.
• I will bring everything else!
• Feel free to use my description and pictures as well. (Sorry, glitter paint doesn’t photograph well on light colors. These ornaments are truly dazzling.)

Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants includs all materials_____$318 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.70/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

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Travel Fee: Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. If we can book you on the same day with another venue, within 15 miles from your venue, we will split the fee between the two venues.

• For more information contact Gariné (ga-renée) at mykulina@yahoo.com or call 413-436-7444

Gariné’s background

• BA with a major in Commercial Art from Anna Maria College
• Artist and potter running a pottery studio, Kulina Folk Art (www.KulinaFolkArt.com), with partner Rick Hamelin of Pied Potter Hamelin (www.PiedPotterHamelin.com), in Warren, Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts Cultural Council Keepers of Tradition Award - The keepers of tradition are artists recognized as outstanding practitioners of craft, music, dance, and sacred arts.

Developed and instituted curriculum at:

• www.DuckieSoaps.com 2017
• Worcester Art Museum - Youth Instructor
• Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA - Youth Instructor
• Worcester Center for Crafts, Worcester, MA - Youth Instructor
• Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA - Assistant Supervisor
• Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, MA - Graphic Design Instructor
• Summer’s World Center for the Arts, Worcester, MA - Arts Coordinator/Instructor/Arts in the Parks

All workshops are also listed with the Massachusetts Libraries Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) at https://mblc.state.ma.us/directories/performers/programs.php  

©2017-26 Kulina Folk Art mykulina@yahoo.com / 413-436-7444 / Design Gariné Arakelian

NEW! Witch with Jack-O-Lantern Adornment

Ages: 7+, teens, adults - up to 22 participants - 60 min. Workshop

Have fun designing a beautiful a keepsake with this “Witch with Jack-O-Lantern” layered decoration! Made from high-quality wood, each piece features an intricate laser cut three layer design that come ready for you to paint. Step by step instructions will allow you to customize each wooden layer with a variety of superimposed colors, textures and glitter paint on all layers for a finished dazzling effect. Get ready to paint and proudly display your custom creation! Perfect for a gift or fun home decor, this unique ornament allows your artistic side to shine! Each attendee will take home their finished 3.75” ornament complete with a colorful ribbon for hanging.

Please inform participants: We will be using acrylic paints so bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

• Tables and chairs and one table for me for the demonstration.
• No children will be allowed in the room, only the registered participants.
• I will bring everything else!
• Feel free to use my description and pictures as well. (Sorry, glitter paint doesn’t photograph well on light colors. These ornaments are truly dazzling.)

Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants includs all materials_____$318 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.70/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

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NEW! Flying Bats Adornment

Ages: 4+, teens, adults - up to 22 participants - 60 min. Workshop

Create a memorable keepsake with this “Flying Bats” layered decoration! Made from high-quality wood, each piece features an intricate laser cut two layer design that come ready for you to paint. Step by step instructions will allow you to customize each wooden layer with a variety of superimposed colors, textures and glitter paint on all layers for a finished brilliant effect. Perfect for a gift or home decor, this unique ornament allows your creativity to shine! Each attendee will take home their finished 3.75” ornament complete with a colorful ribbon for hanging. With adult participation required with each child under the age of 10, this is a bonding experience like no other.

Please use this STATEMENT on all publicity materials: This is not a drop-off class. Adult participation is required with each child under the age of 10. We will be using acrylic paints so bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

• Tables and chairs and one table for me for the demonstration.
• Adult participation is required with children under the age of 10.
• I will bring everything else!
• Feel free to use my description and pictures as well. (Sorry, glitter paint doesn’t photograph well on light colors. These ornaments are truly dazzling.)

Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants includs all materials_____$318 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.70/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

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NEW! Mitten

Ages: 10+, teens, adults - up to 22 participants - 60 min. Workshop

Design a beautiful keepsake with this “Mitten for Winter” layered decoration! Made from high-quality wood, each piece features an intricate laser cut three layer design that come ready for you to paint. Step by step instructions will allow you to customize each wooden layer with a variety of superimposed colors, textures and glitter paint on all layers for a finished dazzling effect. Perfect for a gift or home decor, this unique ornament allows your creativity to shine! Each attendee will take home their finished 4” x 2.50” ornament complete with a colorful ribbon for hanging. With adult participation required with each child under the age of 10, this is a bonding experience like no other.

Please use this STATEMENT on all publicity materials: This is not a drop-off class. Adult participation is required with each child under the age of 10. We will be using acrylic paints so bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

• Tables and chairs and one table for me for the demonstration.
• Adult participation is required with children under the age of 10.
• I will bring everything else!
• Feel free to use my description and pictures as well. (Sorry, glitter paint doesn’t photograph well on light colors. These ornaments are truly dazzling.)

Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants includs all materials_____$318 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.70/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

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NEW! Bird on Branch Adornment

Ages: 10+, teens, adults - up to 22 participants - 60 min. Workshop

Have fun designing a beautiful a keepsake with this “Bird on Branch” layered decoration! Made from high-quality wood, each piece features an intricate laser cut four layer design that come ready for you to paint. Step by step instructions will allow you to customize each wooden layer with a variety of superimposed colors, textures and glitter paint on all layers for a finished brilliant effect. Perfect for a gift or home decor, this unique ornament allows your creativity to shine! Each attendee will take home their finished 3.75” ornament (including the butterflies, which are optional) complete with a colorful ribbon for hanging.

Please inform participants: We will be using acrylic paints so bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

• Tables and chairs and one table for me for the demonstration.
• No children will be allowed in the room, only the registered participants.
• I will bring everything else!
• Feel free to use my description and pictures as well. (Sorry, glitter paint doesn’t photograph well on light colors. These ornaments are truly dazzling.)

Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants includs all materials_____$318 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.70/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

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NEW! In the Woods Adornment

Ages: 10+, teens, adults - up to 22 participants - 60 min. Workshop

Create a beautiful a keepsake with this “In the Woods” layered decoration! Made from high-quality wood, each piece features an intricate laser cut five layer design that come ready for you to paint. Step by step instructions will allow you to customize each wooden layer with a variety of superimposed colors, textures and glitter paint on all layers for a finished brilliant effect. Perfect for a gift or home decor, this unique ornament allows your creativity to shine! Each attendee will take home their finished 3.75” ornament (including the butterflies, which are optional) complete with a colorful ribbon for hanging.

Please inform participants: We will be using acrylic paints so bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

• Tables and chairs and one table for me for the demonstration.
• No children will be allowed in the room, only the registered participants.
• I will bring everything else!
• Feel free to use my description and pictures as well. (Sorry, glitter paint doesn’t photograph well on light colors. These ornaments are truly dazzling.)

Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants includs all materials_____$318 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.70/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

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NEW! Snowman and Kitty Adornment

Ages: 7+, teens, adults - up to 22 participants - 60 min. Workshop

Have fun designing a beautiful a keepsake with this “Snowman and Kitty” layered decoration! Made from high-quality wood, each piece features an intricate laser cut four layer design that come ready for you to paint. Step by step instructions will allow you to customize each wooden layer with a variety of superimposed colors, textures and glitter paint on all layers for a finished dazzling effect. Get ready to paint and proudly display your custom creation! Perfect for a gift or fun home decor, this unique ornament allows your artistic side to shine! Each attendee will take home their finished 3.50” ornament complete with a colorful ribbon for hanging.

Please inform participants: We will be using acrylic paints so bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

• Tables and chairs and one table for me for the demonstration.
• No children will be allowed in the room, only the registered participants.
• I will bring everything else!
• Feel free to use my description and pictures as well. (Sorry, glitter paint doesn’t photograph well on light colors. These ornaments are truly dazzling.)

Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants includs all materials_____$318 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.70/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

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NEW! Snowman and Kitty Adornment

Ages: 7+, teens, adults - up to 22 participants - 60 min. Workshop

Have fun designing a beautiful a keepsake with this “Snowman and Kitty” layered decoration! Made from high-quality wood, each piece features an intricate laser cut four layer design that come ready for you to paint. Step by step instructions will allow you to customize each wooden layer with a variety of superimposed colors, textures and glitter paint on all layers for a finished dazzling effect. Get ready to paint and proudly display your custom creation! Perfect for a gift or fun home decor, this unique ornament allows your artistic side to shine! Each attendee will take home their finished 3.25” ornament complete with a colorful ribbon for hanging.

Please inform participants: We will be using acrylic paints so bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

• Tables and chairs and one table for me for the demonstration.
• No children will be allowed in the room, only the registered participants.
• I will bring everything else!
• Feel free to use my description and pictures as well. (Sorry, glitter paint doesn’t photograph well on light colors. These ornaments are truly dazzling.)

Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants includs all materials_____$318 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.70/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

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