Paper-dyeing workshop at Siam Discovery
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Head to the Alliance Francaise on Witthayu Road this afternoon to attend Art For Charity By Surat, a small art exhibition held by amateur painter Surat Lampang, who will be selling his contemporary acrylic and/or oil paintings at the event. Individual paintings go for from 9,000-17,000 baht, while set paintings begin at 48,000 baht. All proceeds will go to two charity organisations: the Catholic Church Aged for Poor (in Yangoon, Myanmar) and the Thungmahamek Boys House (Bangkok).
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This Wednesday is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, And Biphobia ( Idahot), a momentous occasion for all members of the LGBTI community all over the world. In Thailand, you can take part in the celebration at the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre (BACC) from 4.30pm onwards. The event will feature photo exhibitions, as well as panel discussions with prominent members of the LGBTI community, such as film director Chookiat Sakveerakul. Entry is free, and includes a free T-shirt and umbrella.
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Home-decor store Objects of Desire — along with Japanese paper manufacturer Awagami Factory — welcomes you to join its special ODS x Awagami Factory Workshop, a quick lesson on the Japanese art of Awa Washi, or paper-dyeing. The workshop will take place this weekend (13-14 May) at Siam Discovery, and will be hosted by Meiko Fujimori, owner of Awagami Factory. You can apply for a position for free, though there are only 15 seats per session (two on each day), so contact the organisers at Line ID nunnaphatp, or call 02-658-1000 ext 4021 for details.
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From May 15-17, head to FabCafe Bangkok on Soi Ari to take part in Pint Of Science, a hangout session that welcomes some of the world’s top scientists to share their work with you over a cold drink. Brought to you by Mahidol University, the event (the first of its kind in SEA) will focus on disease and epidemics research, and is free for all. You still need to register, however, so visit www.pintofscienceth.com/event to get your ticket.
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The Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit hotel will be hosting the latest session of Work Hard Paint Harder, a hangout/art workshop, on May 19, from 7-11pm. Grab a drink at the hotel’s lobby bar, then get personal painting tips from five leading artists, including Amy Diener, Jang Onanong or Luanna Lee. Entrance is free, so send your reservations to SDFB@pullmanbangkokgrandesukhumvit.com, or call 02-204-4000 for more details.