Marshallese Pandanas Leaf Weaving: Jaki

Instructor: Wodde Jippel Group
Schedule: 

Saturday, March 19 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - prepping materials
Saturday, March 26 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - weaving the Jaki

# of Sessions: 2
Location: On the Lawn
Level/Prerequisite: Intermediate - must have taken the beginners class or have some weaving experience.
Tuition/Admission: Member $45, Non-Member $55
*A marshallese language interpreter will be available for this session.
Materials:

Supply fee: $25
 
Like the Hawaiians, the Marshallese wove lauhala or pandanus leaves into jaki or mats used for sleeping, sitting, and traditional women’s clothing. Join the Wodde Jippel Group and learn about their culture, traditions and how to weave a beautiful table mat.

This program is offered at a reduced rate because of the generous contribution of Mary Therese Perez Hattori.

Bio:

Wodde Jippel Group was founded in February of 2020 to help empower Marshallese women and their community by helping them navigate their daily lives in a new environment; providing support and assistance in accessing health care, education, food sustainability, community engagement, and to help share the legacy of their culture. Wodde Jippel and the Donkey Mill Art Center formed their collaboration in 2020 with a shared interest in promoting people's stories, art and culture.

Please bring a brown bag lunch or snack, something to drink.

Min / Max Enrollment: 6 - 10