Price range: $75.00 through $85.00
12 available
Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm–4:30 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center Classroom
(no oil media, maximum of 12 students)
Skill: Beginner to Intermediate
Celebrate Polish Heritage Month and discover the beauty of Wycinanki, the traditional Polish folk art of hand-cut paper design. In this fun and creative workshop, you’ll have the option to personalize one of the instructor’s samples—no two are ever alike—or design your own original composition. Using layers of colorful paper, scissors, and modern tools, you’ll explore the patterns, symmetry, and storytelling that define this time-honored art form. Along the way, you’ll learn key techniques and design principles, as well as a bit of the fascinating history and cultural significance behind Wycinanki. Whether your inspiration comes from nature, heritage, or imagination, your finished piece will be uniquely yours—ready to mat, frame, and proudly display. This hands-on experience blends tradition with creativity, offering a meaningful connection to Polish folk art and a fresh appreciation for the artistry of paper cutting.
Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement
Outcome: Creation of Artwork, Inspiration and Creativity
Sharing her love of art has been central to Cheryl Ann Boc-Chidester’s life for decades. Inspired by nature, travel, adventure, and history, she blends techniques that explore texture, light, and color—though watercolor remains her favorite medium. She has earned numerous art awards across the U.S. and grants from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. For over 35 years, Cheryl has shared her passion through teaching at studios, galleries, and the School for the Arts. Her work is also shaped by her experiences as an architectural historian, graphic designer, and museum director, as well as her love of rowing, kayaking, skiing, and old buildings.
Website
cheryl-chidester-artist.com
Social Media
instagram.com/cheryl.chidester/
facebook.com/Cheryl.Chidester.Artist/
Water, snacks, scissors, and, if available, an X-Acto knife.
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