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Feel more beauty, harmony, nature & kindness.ART COLLECTIVE
We unite creatives and cultural stewards to revive ornamental traditions and cultivate living heritage. Our methodology bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary markets, empowering cultural sovereignty, authoring new experiences that awaken community connections and animate artistic lineages.
Every thread carries a whisper from the past and the light from the future. I created Folk Lounge to connect generations through shared spaces where we can learn, create, and celebrate culture together. With roots in Armenian and Russian culture, I’m drawn to the grammar of ornament across cultures. As I deepen in my practice in textiles, art, illustration and craft, I knew it would be far more joyful as a collective experience.
- Shagho, founder
Thank you so much for your support and being a part of our journey. Founded in 2024, Folk Lounge embarked to expand & connect the creative community.
We are extremely grateful for all our creatives, artisans, clients, partners & mentors. It means the world to be part of this beautiful moment, to receive and to give knowledge, to behold lineages of stories, symbolism, patterns & mythologies.
events
Hand Embroidery Private Class Level 0 ✥ Private Bundle — Private Sessions | 1h | every Wednesday. All levels, by appointment. At Frogtown Arts, Los Angeles | online & replay available. Hosted by Folk Lounge.
Hand Embroidery Group Class Level 1 ✥ Pattern Keepers — Weekly Class | 1h | every Wednesday. Level 1: Beginner – Foundations & Projects. At Frogtown Arts, Los Angeles | online & replay available. Hosted by Folk Lounge.
Hand Embroidery Group Class Level 2 ✥ Working Lore — Weekly Program | 1h | every Wednesday. Level 3: Intermediate – Portfolio & Experience. At Frogtown Arts, Los Angeles | online & replay available. Hosted by Folk Lounge.
Hand Embroidery Private Class Level 0 ✥ Private Bundle — Private Sessions | 1h | every Wednesday. All levels, by appointment. At Frogtown Arts, Los Angeles | online & replay available. Hosted by Folk Lounge.
Hand Embroidery Group Class Level 1 ✥ Pattern Keepers — Weekly Class | 1h | every Wednesday. Level 1: Beginner – Foundations & Projects. At Frogtown Arts, Los Angeles | online & replay available. Hosted by Folk Lounge.
Hand Embroidery Group Class Level 2 ✥ Working Lore — Weekly Program | 1h | every Wednesday. Level 3: Intermediate – Portfolio & Experience. At Frogtown Arts, Los Angeles | online & replay available. Hosted by Folk Lounge.
Hand Embroidery Private Class Level 0 ✥ Private Bundle — Private Sessions | 1h | every Wednesday. All levels, by appointment. At Frogtown Arts, Los Angeles | online & replay available. Hosted by Folk Lounge.
Hand Embroidery Group Class Level 1 ✥ Pattern Keepers — Weekly Class | 1h | every Wednesday. Level 1: Beginner – Foundations & Projects. At Frogtown Arts, Los Angeles | online & replay available. Hosted by Folk Lounge.
Hand Embroidery Group Class Level 2 ✥ Working Lore — Weekly Program | 1h | every Wednesday. Level 3: Intermediate – Portfolio & Experience. At Frogtown Arts, Los Angeles | online & replay available. Hosted by Folk Lounge.
For Friends Of The Los Angeles River: Paper Forms — Community workshop with Friends of the LA River. Explore pattern, surface design & ornamental traditions through paper cutting. At LA State Historic Park, Los Angeles. Hosted by Folk Lounge.
Embroidery Social Group Gathering Level 0 ✥ Barnsdall Art Park — Free Monthly Social | 2h | every 4 Saturdays. Level 0: Drop-In, all welcome. At Barnsdall Art Park, Los Angeles. Hosted by Folk Lounge.