Birchbark Ornaments Workshop in Clinton

Saturday, Dec. 10, 1–5 pm. Birchbark Ornaments Workshop at the Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. Enjoy the simple pleasure of crafting a decoration or gift from materials responsibly and hand harvested in Northern Vermont. Utilizing techniques common to the Russian and Scandinavian styles of basketry, you will create birds and stars using strips of inner bark from the paper birch tree. Each participant will make a total of three ornaments. The workshop will include information on the many uses and qualities of birch bark and how the material is harvested and prepared. Registration required; visit museumofrussianicons.org.