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From the peculiar to the exquisite, the history of art is filled with extraordinary techniques that have gradually fallen into obscurity. The School of the Forgotten Arts celebrates these lesser known art forms through historical research, online classes, and thoughtfully curated art supply kits. Our journal explores the fascinating stories behind these arts and the artists devoted to keeping them alive

TRY YOUR HAND AT A FORGOTTEN ART

Each wax flower modelling kit includes a free online class

Candle Flaring is a rare but simple art form that involves wrapping a thin wax sheet around a wick. Sculptural swirls are created by hand while rolling the wax.

Candle Flaring

Fortunes, Secrets & Ingenious Folds
Discover the curious world of historic paper arts. Inspired by ingenious paper amusements of the past, this kit invites you to cut, fold, color, and construct six unusual projects.
from hidden message puzzle purses and fortune tellers to optical toys and other paper curiosities. Beautifully printed project sheets are accompanied by brief online classes exploring the history behind each object and guiding you through making your own.

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