GETTING CRAFTY
SACICT PLERN CRAFT, AYUTTHAYA, SEP 9-10 & SEP 16-17
Support Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand, or SACICT, will host two weekend events dedicated to local art and wisdom at two temples in Ayutthaya. From Sep 9-10, witness the beauty of Thai stucco and Siraphorn puppet show at Wat Pra Si Sanphet. Join a workshop to make court dolls. The last weekend of the craft fest will take place from Sep 16-17 at Wat Chaiwatthanaram where attendees will get to enjoy the magnificent lai rot nam (gold appliqué on black lacquerware), miniature elephants and a toy workshop. One-hour workshops take place three times a day at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. www.sacict.or.th, facebook.com/sacict.