How do colors, patterns and threads tell stories?
In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the bright and beautiful weaving traditions of the Maya in Guatemala. Then you’ll get to weave your own colorful bookmark, using patterns inspired by these designs. Along the way, grow your creativity, hand skills and imagination while discovering how traditions and identities are developed and shared across generations.
Appropriate for ages 7 to 12. (Kids ages 5 to 6 can participate if parents or guardians stay with them). This program will be hosted in English and Spanish. Space and supplies are limited; registration required. Please register each individual child who will participate in the program.
¿Cómo cuentan historias los colores, patrones e hilos?
En este taller práctico, explorarás las vibrantes y hermosas tradiciones de tejido de los mayas en Guatemala. Luego, tejerás tu propio marcapáginas colorido, usando los patrones inspirados por estos diseños. A lo largo del taller, expande tu creatividad, habilidades manuales y tu imaginación, mientras descubres cómo se desarrollan y comparten las tradiciones y las identidades a través de las generaciones.
Apropiado para edades de 7 a 12 años. (Los niños entre 5 y 6 años pueden participar con el acompañamiento de padres o tutores). Este programa se presentará en inglés y español. El espacio y los materiales son limitados; se requiere inscripción. Favor de inscribir a cada niño que participará en el programa.
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Elementary | Children |
EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Trade Skills | mySummer | History | Education | Design | Arts & Culture |
TAGS: | Yarn | Workshop | Wool | Tweens | Traditions | Stories | mySummer | Make & Take | Kids | International | Interactive | Imagination | Hispanic | Fiber Arts | Español | Education | Design | Culture | Creative Time | Create | Craft | Children | Bilingual | Art |
| Mon, Jun 29 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jun 30 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Jul 01 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Jul 02 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Jul 03 | Closed |
| Sat, Jul 04 | Closed |
| Sun, Jul 05 | Closed |
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