Learn Traditional Lithuanian Easter Egg Decorating (Margučiai) Please join us at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture for a Traditional Lithuanian Easter Egg Decorating Workshop to learn the ancient art of etching eggs or margučiai using the secrets of one of the most prolific Lithuanian folk artists. Discover how you can create unique designs in this Easter Egg … [Read more...]
Lithuanian Christmas Tree 2023 Exhibit at Meijer Gardens
Merry Christmas or Linksmų Kalėdų! See Ursula Astras’ handmade straw ornaments Frederik Meijer Gardens opened its annual University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas and Holiday Traditions exhibition. Meijer Gardens’ theme this year focuses on the honoring cultures and holiday traditions from around the world—has grown to 46 unique displays depicting fact and folklore, past and present, … [Read more...]
Lithuanian Straw Applique Christmas Ornaments Workshop in Chicago
Straw Christmas Ornaments Workshop at Chicago Lithuanian Center Join us on Saturday, November 18 at 9:30 am for a fun class to make straw Christmas ornaments. Straw Christmas Ornaments Workshop at Balzekas Museum Join us on Saturday, November 18 at 1:30 pm for a fun class to make straw Christmas ornaments. … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Decorating Workshop at Balzekas Museum March 25, 2023
Learn Traditional Lithuanian Easter Egg Decorating (Margučiai) Please join us at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture for a Traditional Lithuanian Easter Egg Decorating Workshop to learn the ancient art of etching eggs or margučiai. This annual workshop had been conducted by Ursula Astras for 37 years. Now the Astras family returns to show the secrets of one of … [Read more...]
Learning to make a Lithuanian Christmas straw ornament
2021 Balzekas Museum Straw Ornament Workshop Grateful participants at our Straw Ornament Workshop at the Balzekas Museum gave high praise to Don and Kathy Astras. Participants created traditional Christmas straw ornaments during our Straw Ornament Making Workshop at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski Road, in Chicago on November 20, 2021. Lithuanian Christmas tree … [Read more...]