Monastic Craft Workshop – Traditional Klosterarbeiten

“Nomen est omen”: The history of Klosterarbeiten (monastic crafts) dates back to the 14th century, originating in men’s and women’s monasteries.

Only there were the precious materials for this delicate craft available, along with the knowledge of saints and their attributes, which are often depicted in these works. It was not until the 18th century that these creations found their way into middle-class and rural households.

Almost forgotten today, there is a renewed effort to preserve this traditional craft and to create new pieces using wood, wax, beads, and fine gold wires.

In this workshop, you will learn how to work with these special materials under expert guidance and create your own festive piece according to your ideas – which you will take home fully completed at the end of the afternoon.

Workshop leader: Anna Frauenschuh, Seekirchen

Since the 1960s, Anna Frauenschuh has been crafting spice bouquets and wreaths as home-based work for a wholesaler. Over time, she also created goldwork and embroidery as gifts for weddings and special occasions.

Her path to monastic crafts – with their saints, symbolic attributes, and colors – followed naturally. She regularly demonstrates this traditional craft at the Salzburger Freilichtmuseum and is one of the few artisans still preserving it today.

Number of participants:
Maximum 8 people

Included services:

• Admission to the Salzburger Freilichtmuseum
• Professional instruction by the workshop leader
• One handmade Klosterarbeit piece to take home

Price:
€35.00 per participant

Additional information:

• Material costs will be charged separately during the workshop, depending on usage

Secure your spot now – register here:
http://www.freilichtmuseum.com