Swiss House event to feature "scherenschnitte"
The Swiss Community Historical Society will hold its next Second Saturday event on July 13, from 1-4:00 p.m., at the Schumacher Homestead, 8350 Bixel Road, Bluffton.
The featured activity will be scherenschnitte, literally scissor cuttings, led by Beth Boehr of Bluffton. Scherenschnitte is a folk-art form brought to the U.S. by German and Swiss immigrants in the 19th century.
Visitors will be able to view examples made by Abraham Zurfluh, who arrived in the Swiss Settlement in 1852. Boehr will offer projects for all ages and skill levels. Children may color designs. Others may trace, then cut simple designs. For those wanting a more challenging project, there will be historical patterns available.
Docents will be on hand to lead visitors on a tour of the house and grounds. The Heritage Center, still under construction, will be included in the tour. Members may attend at no charge. For non-members the fee is $5. There is no charge for visitors 16 and under.
Anyone who is interested in scheduling a tour on another date should contact Susie Gratz, [email protected] or call 419-358-4822 and leave a message.
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