Fraktur Bird with Emily Smucker-Beidler

Name: Fraktur Bird with Emily Smucker-Beidler
Start: 2026-01-24T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-24T16:00:00-05:00
Location: 2451 Kissel Hill Rd, Lancaster, PA

Schedule

Sat Jan 24 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2451 Kissel Hill Rd, Lancaster, PA | Lancaster, PA

Where did Fraktur artists find their inspiration for the fanciful birds we see in their art of the 1700’s? In this workshop, participants will learn what birds were prevalent here in southeastern Pennsylvania and find connections through Fraktur images. Learn where the polka-dot, checkerboard and various striped patterns came from that we now enjoy in Fraktur.
Then, participants will be shown some “tricks” to drawing their own fanciful birds in the Fraktur style, as well as adapting patterns from original, historic works using light boards. They will then complete a small, 5x7 Fraktur bird. All materials are included, with enough to take home with you and continue creating once the workshop is over.
All ability levels are welcome.
The workshop is held in the Museum Store second floor classroom - there is one flight of stairs.
Saturday January 24, 2026
1 PM - 4 PM
All sales are final, no refunds. Proceeds benefit the Museum.