Join ROCO for a special creative workshop led by Romanian contemporary artist Flavius Lucacel. In this hands-on experience, participants will explore the art of preserving family memories and cultural heritage through meaningful artistic creation. Celebrating the Romanian spirit of Saint Nicholas and the coming Christmas season, this event invites families to connect generations through creativity, storytelling, and art.
Event Details
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Audience and Language
- This workshop celebrates Romanian culture, heritage, and craftsmanship, and will be conducted in Romanian.
- All teens ages 13+ are welcome, and parents are especially encouraged to join with their children for an enriching family experience.
- This sensational free event requires a ROCO membership. If you're not a member already, you can sign up to become a member today!
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What to Bring from Home
Lucacel, known for his evocative works that blend traditional materials with modern sensibility, will guide participants in crafting a personal painting collage — a unique artwork that incorporates fabric, textures, and memories brought from home. Guests are encouraged to bring pieces of cloth, old towels, or cherished textiles that hold sentimental value, transforming them into art that can be proudly displayed and passed down.
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Costs of Materials for the Workshop
ROCO will acquire the necessary materials for the participants' projects. A donation of $40 per project is kindly requested to cover these costs. This contribution can also be paid with Zelle at [email protected].
About the Artist
Flavius Lucacel is a Romanian artist from Transylvania, celebrated for blending traditional heritage with contemporary artistic expression. His works combine acrylic painting on fabric and canvas with authentic woven textiles — many crafted by women from his native village, Aluniș, Sălaj — including pieces once created by his own mother - as well as materials collected from numerous villages across Romania, each bearing the distinctive handiwork of local women . This connection to folk traditions imbues his art with depth, identity, and tenderness.
Lucacel is a member of Romanian Artist Connection (RoArtConn), a network of Romanian-born artists active across Europe and the United States. His creations have been showcased in venues such as the Silpe Gallery at Hartford Art School, Chen Art Gallery at Central Connecticut State University, Galeria Cuhnia (Mogoșoaia), ICR Madrid, and the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant in Bucharest. His works—seen in exhibitions like Silvania, Edenul din Silvania, and Chipuri ale Luminii—reflect timeless themes of identity, memory, and belonging.
Rediscover the joy of art, memory, and cultural connection this holiday season with ROCO and Flavius Lucacel.
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