Gariné Arakelian of Kulina Folk Art shows an example of what crafters would make at her July 30 workshop at the West Springfield Public Library, sponsored by the West Springfield Arts Council.
Reminder Publishing photo by Marc St. Onge
WEST SPRINGFIELD – On July 30, Gariné Arakelian of Kulina Folk Art hosted a workshop on July 30 at the West Springfield Public Library.
Top row, left to right: Margo Ross helps granddaughters Claire and Maddie Bourque with the craft project. Aubrey Auld, of West Springfield, watches as Gariné Arakelian decorates cloth. Some of the simple items used to make the “Bouncing Ball on Cotton” art piece. Bottom row, left to right: Library volunteer Ella Charko hands out cloths to be decorated. Gariné Arakelian demonstrates how to decorate a piece of cloth before turning it into a piece of artwork. A “Bouncing Ball on Cotton” craft workshop participant decorates a piece of cloth.
Reminder Publishing photos by Marc St. Onge
