Creative Crafts of the World by Marilyn Romatka

Creative Crafts of the World is a practical guide for teaching folk art to groups of children, young adults, adults, even yourself! From years of teaching real-life folk art classes, these lesson plans are tried-and-true. Perfect for all levels of skill. Just add students, mix, and create!

Lessons in

• Aboriginal Dot Painting technique
• Viking Knitting (surprise! it’s not with yarn!)
• Huichol beading technique
• Natural Dyes, Weaving
• Baumschmuck from Bavaria
• Paper stars
• Block Printing
• Ukrainian Easter Eggs
• Native American Dream Catchers
• Wet Felting
• Twinning
• Maasai Beading technique
• Bow Loom Weaving
• Dragon Boat sachets from China

These are actual folk crafts. Each lesson includes a detailed materials list, step-by-step instructions for completing the craft, indispensable teaching tips coming from years of perfecting each lesson plan, over 380 sumptuous photographs and illustrations, and hand-picked resources for each craft to further your teaching.

Unlock the folk artist in your students!