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Sailor's Valentines

Presented by Brewster Ladies' Library at Brewster Ladies' Library, Brewster MA

Jul 12 2018
Sailor's Valentines

Please join award-winning artist Gregg Roberts for a presentation of “The History of Sailor’s Valentines,” a traditional style of folk-art once crafted by sailors in the whaling industry.

These designs utilize a broad selection of natural shells and flat rope knotting techniques painstakingly made by the artist. Roberts will discuss both what goes into creating such works and the cultural significance of the tradition.

Gregg Roberts’ Sailor’s Valentines can be found at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, where he lectures and holds classes for novice artisans, and at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. His art was recently featured in the January 2018 issue of Cape Cod ... view more »

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Free

Phone: 508-896-3913

Website: http://www.brewsterladieslibrary.org

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Brewster Ladies' Library

1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631

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