Wool & Wood Pajaki Workshop, October 18, 2015
Wool & Wood Pajaki Workshop
with Robert Mahar
Sunday, October 18, 2015, 11:00am - 2:00pm
$65. (includes supplies) for 3 hours (1 session)
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There is a Polish expression "Błogosławiony dom w którym pająki są" which roughly translates to "Blessed be the house where spiders are" - a sentiment that may very well have played a roll in the development of the traditional Polish folk craft, the pajaki. The literal translation of pajaki is “spiders of straw” and they traditionally symbolize a wish for good health and happiness. Pajaki are festive mobiles (often referred to as paper chandeliers) customarily created from natural rye or wheat straw in a riotous palette of happy colors.
Join us in rediscovering this old-school craft as we create and construct a reimagined version created from wool, wood, paper and string. Our modern pajaki will embrace a pared down design and quieter color palette.
Each participant will learn techniques, tips and tricks to successfully create their own modern pajaki mobile and decorative pom poms. All tools and materials will be provided to begin your mobile along with extra goodies to continue crafting at home. If you have a specific color of worsted weight yarn you'd like to incorporate into your pajaki, please feel free to bring it along!
Get inspired - check out Robert's Pinterest board of pajaki chandeliers to see how others have styled and decorated their versions of these impressive mobiles!: https://www.pinterest.com/robert_mahar/pajaki/
We can comfortably accommodate six students for each workshop - click on the link to purchase and reserve your seat.
All workshops are held in the Meng & Mahar Studio Space located in the historic core of downtown Los Angeles. Click here for the address, directions, a map and parking information.
Workshop Policy:
At this time, due to the amount of preparation that goes into each of our workshops and the intimate class size we offer, there are no refunds given nor credit given towards future workshops. In the unlikely case of a teacher cancellation, students will be credited the full amount of said class. Thank you for your understanding.