04/26/2026 Sunday 3pm-6pm Folk Art Workshop: Memory Jars Adorned with Trinkets

Folk Art Workshop: Memory Jars Adorned with Trinkets

Sunday April 26th from 3pm to 6pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (youngsters must be accompanied by an adult)

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Memory Jars (also known as Memory Jugs, Ugly Jugs, Spirit Jars, Forget-Me-Not Vessels) are a very old craft originating in Africa, then Victorian era Europe, and later became a popular American folk art tradition.

These unique vessels were often embedded with personal objects that were cherished by a recently departed loved one. The jars may be decorated with a variety of trinkets - such as stones, shells, buttons, beads, glass and pottery shards, jewelry, coins, mirrors, medals, or other visual memories.

During this make & take workshop, participants will create their own Memory Jar with the use of air dried craft clay. We will have plenty of goodies to add to the jars but encourage you to bring your own special trinkets. 

About the Instructor:

Erin is a visual artist who makes multi-media sculptures, paintings, and accessories. She is interested in objects, trinkets, and the stories they tell about our world. Erin is inspired by the tug between nature and a whimsical, man-made world. A handmade, vibrant, and painterly quality runs throughout her multi-medium work.