Folka Pajaki Making Workshop

Join artist Karolina Merska for a Pajaki making workshop.


Radical Giving
Radical Giving
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5.5 hours Class size 4 to 8     label £110

During the workshop Karolina will introduce you to a rich history of unique Polish rye and straw chandeliers called “Pajaki.”

Pajaki (pah-yonk-ee) are traditional Polish chandeliers made from rye straw and paper. Their history dates back to the mid-18th century. Made by country women as decorations for their homes especially for Christmas, Easter, as well as for weddings and christenings. Suspended from a ceiling in a main room, amongst colourful paper cut-outs, paintings and paper flowers they became a popular decoration in polish village houses. They were a symbol of harvest and happiness in New Year.

Today the tradition is practised less and less. Karolina keeps Pajaki tradition alive.

Karolina will teach you how to create a structure which later will be decorated with 5 traditional “kalinka” pom poms. “Kalinka” pom pom is made of 15 layers of hand twisted tissue paper.

By the end of a workshop you will learn some new unique skills and take a beautiful colourful pajaki with you to decorate your house.


Knowledge required
No knowledge required
 
What you'll get
All materials to make your pajaki to take home with you.
The whole session will be fuelled by bottomless tea/coffee and biscuits.
20% discount in the Radical Giving store full of amazing wellness and homeware goods.
Receive 10% off the incredible cafe/restaurant Squisito that is situated next to our store.
What to bring
Just bring your lovely selves
 
Suitable for

This class is great for a birthday or hen do.

This would also be a nice gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Location

Radical Giving, The Needlemakers, West Street, Lewes, BN7 2NZ

Folka Pajaki Making Workshop location
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