Join us for an evening with Faroese knitwear designer and wool advocate, Sissal Kristiansen! The founder of Shisa Brand and producer of The Wool Islands invites you to experience the textures, behavior, and history of wool and knitting from the Faroe Islands, while showing how heritage stitches and coarse wool became modern, wearable garments of today. Here, participants bring their own yarn and needles to try out Faroese patterns and design. Admission to the Knit workshop will also include a special Shisa Brand pattern. About the Artist: Sissal Kristiansen of Shisa Brand, and producer of ‘The Wool Islands’ Shisa Brand's creations are like wearing a piece of the Faroe Islands itself. Crafted from local wool and lovingly handcrafted on the islands, they pay homage to centuries of knitting tradition while strutting boldly into the contemporary scene. Shisa Brand is more than outerwear: it’s tradition reimagined for the now. Tuesday October 13th, 6-8:30pm. *participation limited*
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America is the leading center for Nordic culture in the United States. It offers a wide range of programs that illuminate the culture and vitality of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Scandinavia House offerings include diverse exhibitions and film series, as well as concerts and other performances, readings, lectures, symposia, language courses, and children’s activities.