The mud of trench warfare in World War I seems an unlikely catalyst for the creation of a new art form. But this is exactly what happened when local artisans in Belgium saw their livelihoods disappear as war was waged in their farmlands and trenches took over their beautiful, pastoral landscape.

Sue Palmer, a native of England, will share her collection of “silks”—postcards made only during WWI. She will explain how the local Belgian artisans managed to transform their craft of lace-making, which had been practiced since medieval times and in so doing, helped the soldiers fighting nearby keep in touch with their families back home. We will also gain an insight into the privation and horror of daily living in the trenches.

This talk is part of our Spotlight Series and will be on Monday, April 24 at 4:00 pm. $10.

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