May Happenings at Craft and Folk Art Museum!
May Happenings at Craft and Folk Art Museum!
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Thursday, May 3
Lunchtime Gallery Talk with Sasha Ali
1:00 - 1:20pm
Free with museum admission
Take a break from your workday and join CAFAM Exhibitions Coordinator Sasha Ali for
a deeper look at a work in our Máximo González: Playful exhibition.
Thursday, May 3
Etsy Craft Night: TBD
Led by Mark Montano
7:00 - 9:00pm
$7/ Free for CAFAM Members (includes materials, drinks, and snacks)
In the CAFAM Courtyard
Join Mark for another night of crafting under the stars. Project details are still in the
works, but we guarantee it will be fun and you’ll meet new friends.
RSVP suggested to [email protected]
Saturday, May 5
Tour The Wende Museum with Ljiljana Grubisic
3:00pm
Free
Location: 5741 Buckingham Parkway, Suite E, Culver City, CA 90230
Join Dr. Ljiljana Grubisic, Director of Collections & Public Programs, for an insider’s look
at The Wende Museum. Learn more about the museum’s unique collection of Cold War
artifacts including its selection of posters featured in Deconstructing Perestroika. Find
out more about The Wende at www.wendemuseum.org.
RSVP required to [email protected]
Sunday, May 6
Capoeira Workshop with Professor Muito Tempo
A Folk Art Everywhere Happening
1:00 - 3:00pm
Free
Location: Brasil Brasil Cultural Center (11928 Washington Boulevard, Los
Angeles, CA 90066)
Join us for an afternoon of Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian art form combining elements
of martial arts, music, and dance! This introductory workshop will be led by Professor
Muito Tempo of Capoeira Batuque and delve into the various rhythms, movements, and
songs found in this traditional art form. All ages and experience levels are welcome.
RSVP requested to [email protected]
Saturday, May 12
Printed Stories for Mother’s Day
A CraftLab Workshop: Fun for everyone!
Drop in between 1:30 - 3:30pm
$5 per participant/ CAFAM Members FREE
Join artist Leslie K. Gray to make cards and stories for your mother. Leslie will share
her book The Pink Dress, which tells the story of her mother’s teenage years, and then
teach you how to make stamps and printed images that show how special your mother
is to you.
Saturday, May 19
Yarn Bombing Los Angeles Collective – Knit Group
2:00 - 5:00pm
Free and open to the public
Join in YBLA’s monthly meeting of local knitters to share projects you’re working on
and good conversation. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged! To find out more
about YBLA, visit www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com.
Sunday, May 20
Folk Art Walk: MacArthur Park
A Folk Art Everywhere Happening
11:00am - 1:00pm
Free
Location: Begins and ends at Mama's Hot Tamales (2122 West Seventh Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90057)
This walk will be led by Carmelo Alvarez, a longtime youth advocate and cultural
programmer with strong roots in MacArthur Park. Carmelo will focus on the various
historic monuments and cultural landmarks found in the area. Come and experience
MacArthur Park’s rich history through the eyes and stories of a local icon.
RSVP requested to [email protected]
Saturday, May 26
Opening Reception for Baseball: The All-American Game and Ehren Tool:
Production or Destruction
6:00 - 9:00pm
Free for CAFAM Members/$12 Non-members
For more information, email: [email protected]
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