Calling young builders, designers and creators! Pallet Playhouse needs you!

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Pallet Playhouse, an experiential activity for children created by Steve Walker Studio, appears at StoreFrontLab for three weekends starting Saturday, October 20. Composed of shipping pallets and a simple bolting system, Pallet Playhouse invites kids ages 4 and over to engage in the design and making of a play space. Once the pallet structure is built, kids will add the creative details and finishing touches over two weekends. All activities are free, but space is limited, so be sure to register in advance.

Saturday, October 20
// 10AM – 12PM // Kids Design Charrette
// 1PM – through Sunday // Construction
Using cardboard miniatures of the pallets, kids will help design Pallet Playhouse at StoreFrontLab. Construction of the playhouse structure will begin in the afternoon. Those who'd like to join in should contact Steve Walker at steve@stevewalkerstudio.com for more details.

Saturday, October 27
// 4PM – 6PM // Opening Party // RSVP
Come celebrate the completion of Pallet Playhouse with some good food, satisfying drinks, and friends old and new.

Open Playhouse // Sign up below!
Let the creative play begin! Kids are invited to help make Pallet Playhouse their own through the addition of design elements and creative finishes. Materials provided! Children must bring a parent, and we'll need a release form signed, too.

// Saturday, October 27, 10AM – 4PM  Register
// Sunday, October 28, 10AM – 4PM  Register 
// Saturday, November 3, 10AM – 4PM  Register 
// Sunday, November 4, 10AM – 1PM  Register

Questions? Contact us at info@storefrontlab.org.

Umm, what is carrom?

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It occurs to us that a lot of members of the StoreFrontLab community are probably asking, "What is carrom?" According to Arun Paul, founder of Priya Living:

"It's best to understand carroms as 'finger pool' except that, for Indians carroms is much more enjoyable. You don't need a stick or a cue; you just use your fingers. And because you play seated in one spot at a carrom board or table, the game lends itself to uninterrupted, flowing conversation.  Lastly, carroms can be played anywhere—on the street, floor, in a cafe.  Having the space for a pool table is a real luxury in India."  



Images from www.carromuk.co.uk
If you are new to carrom and planning to stop by, Arun suggests visiting this link to learn the basic rules of the game.

Saturday, 9/29 // Carroms and Chai: An Afternoon of Culture, Community, and Learning

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Priya Living and the Sangati Center invite all to come learn how to play (or show your skill!) at carrom, the popular Indian board game, and learn the pleasure of making and drinking chai from Deepa Natarajan, who was recently featured at the Oaktown Spice Shop.

Also, an all-vinyl selection of Indian classical music, curated by the Sangati Center, and recent works by artist Namita Kapoor.

 Saturday, September 29
2-5:00PM / Chai & Carroms
4:00PM / Chai workshop

 @StoreFrontLab
337 Shotwell Street, SF

 Free! Just click here to register.