Mendham Township Library Celebrates America 250
Scherenschnitte Workshop at the Mendham Township Library
Mendham, NJ –
On Tuesday, November 17th at 6pm, join Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm as they present a Scherenschnitte Workshop at the Mendham Township Library.
Join Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm as they teach the art of scherenschnitte.Scherenschnitte is the German Folk Art of intricate paper cutting. Participants will learn about this unique art form, while creating their own Scherenschnitte to bring home.
Scherenschnitte (pronounced something like Sharon-Sh-knit-a) is the German and Pennsylvania German tradition of cutting paper. Traditionally, these paper designs were done by folding the paper and cutting to make a continuous design. Scherenschnitte were often used as decorative pieces for birth certificates, love letters, and marriage certificates. These tended to incorporate flowers, birds, and hearts. Since paper was originally expensive, old letters or newspapers were often used. This offers some unique insight into the lives of the people who made them. During the Victorian Era, scherenschnitte was used to make shelf paper for cupboards, cake doilies, or table decor. Scherenschnitte can also create a picture or tell a story. For the Germans, many of the picture cutouts were based on folk tales. These images usually featured people and activities.
About Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm:
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is nestled in the Pocono Mountains on 114 acres of beautiful pastures, woodlands, and streams and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Our guests experience what life was like on a busy 19th century family farm where period dressed interpreters portray descendants of Johann Depper. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm offers a wide variety of programs and activities throughout the year exploring the agricultural cycle, livestock practices, delicious cuisine, community celebrations, social customs, and technology of a typical Pennsylvania family farm in the 19th century.
Space is limited.Registration Required. FREE To register visit www.mendhamtwplib.org.