Victorian Puzzle Purse

A Victorian puzzle purse is an origami-style letter, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Created from a single square sheet, it features hidden pockets holding poems, love notes, or small tokens, revealing messages sequentially as they are unfolded. Learn how to construct your own and customize it in this workshop, all materials provided.

Note:

This workshop meets on sunday, June 14th from 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm at Burnet Park in Arts & Crafts Building.
The following health and safety precautions will be taken:
• If you are not feeling well, please stay home.
• Program schedule may be adjusted or cancelled based weather conditions or on current health department guidelines.

Department Refund Policy:
All program and reservation refunds are required to be submitted in writing 10 days from the start of the program or rental for a full refund, less the $5.00 processing fee, with the exception of aquatics programs. Aquatics programs must be submitted ten (10) days for a full refund, less the $5.00 processing fee. Please be advised that credit card transaction fees will not be refunded in any case. All refunds may take 2-4 weeks to process. To request a refund, email burnetartscenter@syr.gov.

Program Details
Field Value
Program Type Arts & Crafts
Program Subcategory -
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 3/5/2026 4:00 PM
Enrollment End Date 5/29/2026 12:00 PM
Instructor(s)
Jess Jakus
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 5
Maximum 12
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 16 years Enforced - As of date 6/14/2026
Maximum -
Program Fees
Standard Fee Residency Restriction Membership Restrictions Amount
Resident Fee Resident Only
-None-
$5.00
Non Resident Fee
Available from 3/6/2026 4:00 PM until 6/12/2026 12:00 PM
NonResident Only
-None-
$7.00
Program Schedule
Date Day Start Time End Time Location
06/14/2026 Sunday 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Burnet Arts & Crafts