In collaboration with the Polish Institute New Delhi

Papercut Making Workshop

Date: May 11th, 2024

Time: 11 am - 1 pm

Location: KNMA Saket

Join Karolina Merska, a London-based artist, for a unique Polish folk papercut-making workshop. Polish papercuts, known as "wycinanka," have been a popular folk craft since the 19th century. Traditionally, they adorned the interiors of Polish countryside homes, featuring shapes and colors that vary by region, showcasing traditional customs, scenes from rural life, flowers, peacocks, cockerels, and various animals as popular motifs. Each papercut is built from layers of colored paper. Inspired by Polish papercuts and vibrant folk art, Karolina will provide paper templates decorated with a variety of materials.

Materials Provided:

• Paper templates
• A variety of decorating materials
• Crafting tools
• Guidance and support from Karolina Merska

What do you take away?

• The art of Polish papercut-making from an experienced artist.
• A personalized papercut hanging decoration inspired by folk art.
• Insights into the rich tradition and cultural significance of Polish papercuts.
• Take home a handmade piece of art to embellish your living space with charm and elegance.

Artist bio:

Karolina Merska is from Poland and moved to the UK in 2007 shortly after obtaining an MA in History of Art at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow.

Her work has been celebrated internationally and publicised by Channel 4, The World of Interiors, House and Garden, Elle Decoration, The Telegraph, Time Out, Harper’s Bazaar and many more. Exhibitions featuring Karolina’s work include the London Design Festival, London Craft Week, Bengaluru ByDesign Festival.

Karolina’s first book “Making Mobiles. Create Beautiful Polish Pajaki from Natural Materials” has been published in May 2021.