Pasadena Weekly: Rediscovering Batchelder’s Legacy: Workshops Honor Pasadena’s Tile Master
When the Eaton Fire tore through Pasadena, Batchelder's century-old tiles were often the only fragments that survived. Folk Lounge founder Shagho is leading workshops at Pasadena Heritage asking his question: why did we stop embedding beauty into everyday objects? Made possible by the City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division.
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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.
Folk Lounge Market: Frogtown Arts, First Friday Art Walk At Frogtown, Los Angeles. Hosted by Frogtown Arts
Folk Lounge Market: Frogtown Arts, First Friday Art Walk At Frogtown, Los Angeles. Hosted by Frogtown Arts
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