Elaborate, ornate, heartfelt. These words capture the beauty of Victorian Valentines. Discover the history of these gorgeous keepsakes and create your own treasures at our Valentine Making event! 

Melissa Sullebarger, Curator of Education, will lead participants through various techniques for constructing valentines, including the use of color, texture, embellishments, as well as tricks to make cards pop up and move!  Materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring items to personalize their valentines. A special photograph, an old postcard, or a scrap of lace are all perfect additions! Tea and light fare will be provided by Oxford Exchange.



Registration is $35 not-yet-members, $30 members, $25 youth. Please call Melissa to reserve your spot(s) at 813.258.7304.

Materials will include:

• White and pink or red cardstock
• Patterned paper
• Lace doilies
• Tissue paper
• Ribbon
• Textured embellishments and lace
• Stickers and vintage clipart
• Beads, buttons or “gems”
• Pipe cleaners
• Samples of original turn-of-the 20^th century sayings of affection
• Materials to make pop-ups, hinges and rotating elements
• Envelopes
• Elmer’s Glue

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