Colonial Crafts: Make a “Scherenschnitte” Cards in the Time Travelers KidStudio
In conjunction with Greenwich Historical Societys current exhibition, Greenwich During the Revolutionary War: A Frontier Town on the Front Line, the Time Travelers KidStudio returns through June 2025! Step back in time and learn how kids lived in Greenwich 250 years ago. Every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon will feature a new guided craft or activity inspired by the colonial era. Children up to age 12 are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult.
On Saturday, March 1 the KidStudio will offer “scherenschnitte” cards! Have you ever cut a paper snowflake before? Good news, you’ve already practiced “scherenschnitte” (“scissor cuts” in German). “Scherenschnitte” has its origins in 16th-century Germany and was eventually brought to the American colonies in during the late 17th century by those immigrating from southern Germany and Switzerland, who largely settled in Pennsylvania. These families would use intricately and beautifully cut papers for legal documents, love letters, and even to decorate their homes. Try your hand at this tradition and create a charming card to take home and send to a loved one.