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Straw chandeliers
Participants build a light spatial decoration inspired by straw chandeliers once suspended from the ceilings of rural homes.
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What the workshop looks like
From discovering the material to making your own piece.
Straw chandeliers were traditional decorations hung beneath the ceilings of rural homes. They were made from straw, thread, paper and crepe paper. Their shapes and decorations varied across Poland.
During the workshop, participants learn how to prepare the straw and join the individual elements. Step by step, they build a light three-dimensional decoration from simple parts.
Key information
A workshop adapted to the venue and the group.
- Duration
- Usually 90 to 150 minutes, depending on the selected form and size.
- Group size
- Small groups at shared tables or several facilitated stations.
- Who it is for
- Young people, adults, families, schools, cultural institutions and senior clubs.
- Accessibility and safety
- Some elements can be prepared in advance, and the amount of tying can be adapted to participants' manual ability.
What participants learn
- Understand the structure of a spatial decoration.
- Join lightweight elements with thread.
- Work with rhythm, proportion and balance.
- Learn the context of the selected straw chandelier form.
What participants take home
A handmade straw chandelier and an understanding of how this spatial decoration is built.
Workshop gallery
The material, the process and the finished piece.
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