Han­di­craft

The Handicraft Section of the Applied Folk Art Department wishes to provide a chance for getting acquainted with a wide range of traditional Hungarian folk handicrafts. There are various courses available for on both beginner and advanced levels, in traditional male and female crafts alike. Most courses are accredited by the Hungarian Ministry of Education.

The jewel-making course focuses on traditional Hungarian folk jewelry, most of which is made of pearls. Participants of this three-month course meet on Mondays for five-hour sessions to learn about the cultural background of jewelry (color symbolism, traditional jewelry for different marital statuses) and to manufacture pearl jewels. The courses starts at beginner level.

The weaving master course is for advanced weavers wishing to know more about the tricks of the trade regarding special ethnographic regions of the Carpathian Basin, and wishing to integrate traditional woven handicrafts into contemporary home décor. Participants meet for five four-hour sessions once a month from February to May to study the history of the craft, principles of designing and to design and cerate new items.

The wool-weaving club welcomes all interested in traditional Hungarian wool-weaving. The course is a practical introduction to the basics of wool-weaving. Participants learn to manufacture simple wool-woven objects such as bags, pillowcases and other smaller objects. Participants meet for four-hour sessions on ten consecutive weeks.

The ribbon-weaving club has a six-session series introducing the basics of weaving to beginners. Participants are going to practice the first steps of the craft by weaving increasingly complex ribbons. The series aims to raise further interest in weaving and woven artifacts.

The leatherwork lecture series can be joined at any point. All are welcome, especially leatherwork artists and teachers. The series features guest lecturers talking about special leatherwork tools, the history of traditional ornamental images, design and methodology.

The feltmaking club offers a ten-session series for all interested in this technique. Both beginners and experienced feltmakers are welcome. Participants are going to try thei hands at making different felt objects such as wallets, bags, backpacks, hats, dolls, animal figures and jewelry.

Further information and admissions:

ms. Szidonia Péter, Head of Section

Hagyományok Háza (Hungarian Heritage House)

Népművészeti Módszertani Műhely (Applied Folk Arts Department)

Kézműves Osztály (Handicrafts Section)

8 Corvin tér, 1011 Budapest, Hungary

Phone: +36 1 225-6065

Fax: +36 1 225-3631

Launched in 2007, the embroidery club awaits all embroidery fans and beginners alike. Meetings take place every Friday between 2-5 PM at the Hungarian Heritage House, and can be joined free. Materials may either be brought by participants or be bought on the spot.

Further information:

Katalin Beszprémy

Hagyományok Háza (Hungarian Heritage House)

Népművészeti Módszertani Műhely (Applied Folk Arts Department)

8 Corvin tér, 1011 Budapest, Hungary

Phone: +36 1 225-6066

The folk handicrafts instructors' training course has been running for ten years and includes branches of folk art such as rug weaving, pottery, leatherwork, lace-making, basket weaving, rush work, straw work and making corn husk objects. The course gives a certificate in instructing folk handicraft activities at folk handicraft workshops and teaching a chosen folk craft both in and out of school curriculums. (Pictures)

Further information:

Hagyományok Háza (Hungarian Heritage House)

Népművészeti Módszertani Műhely (Applied Folk Arts Department)

Kézműves Osztály (Handicrafts Section)

Pf.:23, 1251 Budapest, Hungary

Szidonia Péter, Head of Section

Phone: +36 1 225-6065, Fax: +36 1 225-3631