Intro to Wycinanki with Laura Geryk

Name: Intro to Wycinanki with Laura Geryk
Start: 2024-11-17T12:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-17T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Mill District Local Art Gallery

Schedule

Sun Nov 17 2024 at 12:30 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Mill District Local Art Gallery | Amherst, MA

Learn the art of Wycinanki, the traditional Polish craft of paper cutting from Chicopee artist, Laura Geryk. Great for home decor and gifts!
About this Event
Come try wycinanki--a beautiful traditional Polish folk craft! A great activity for all levels!

Wycinanki (pronounced vee-chee-nan-key) is a traditional Polish craft of paper cutting which is used for home decor that focuses on stylized images of nature and rural life. In this two-hour workshop, you will explore the Lowicz style of wycinanki, where layers of colored paper are cut, layered, and glued to create vibrant images. Participants will complete one piece in class, and will then have the skills and materials to make additional ones at home.

$30. All materials provided. Ages 8+ with adult accompaniment due to use of sharp instruments.

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Led by Laura Geryk, a local wycinanki maker and exhibiting artist at the Mill District Local Art Gallery. Laura first learned the art of wycinanki when an elderly relative from Poland came to visit the United States for the summer. As an older adult, Laura has revisited the tradition, and has shared her work in shows and galleries and taught classes throughout New England. She's eager to continue sharing this folk art tradition with others!

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