New York Folklore
Folded Scandinavian Stars at Art Night Schenectady
Free folk art activity!
Join New York Folklore for Art Night Schenectady! May 15th 5pm – 8:00 pm This event is free and open to the public.
New York Folklore will host Victoria van de Laan, who will lead folks in creating folded Scandinavian Star ornaments. Victoria’s exhibit, Astra is now on view in the New York Folklore Gallery. Drop in any time during Art Night!
Art Night Schenectady is a one-night pop-up art gallery and music celebration on the 3rd Friday of every month displayed across a dozen venues across Downtown Schenecta
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