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What We Did at the Workshop: Below are images and explanations of what visitors did at different workshops. Scroll down or click on the workshop title to the left.
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Celebration Cup
November 19 & 26
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Visitors designed their own doubled fanciful drinking cup using this Scandinavian feast cup as inspiration. They also heard a Viking tale that would have been told during times of feasting and celebration.
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Turtle Amulets
October 22 & 29
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Using the turtle amulet from our collection as a model, visitors created there own turtle amulet for protection and luck. The x-plorers heard about the importance of the turtle in many Native American cultures and were told a tale of how the turtle brought the world into being.
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The Ojibwa Bag: Beaded Pouch
September 23 & 30
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Visitors created pouches that were decorated with vine work and small flowers similar to decoration on this pouch. The floral work was placed on a dark background also similar to the color scene used on the original pouch. Rather than beadwork the visitors imitated these traditional decorations in glitter or colored cloth.
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Crocodile Masks
April 23 & 30
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Visitors created Caribbean style carnival masks that honor the crocodile. In the Dominican Republic; these elaborate masks were worn for the mid-summer Carnival of Santiago.
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The Teapot House
June 18 & 25
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Visitors were inspired by the whimsical teapot in the form of an English country house with a thatched roof and created a sculptural version of the their own.
In connection with the visiting Green Doll House exhibit, Visitors also examined thatch, bamboo, adobe and rice paper as materials used in traditional house construction.
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Willow Ware: Plate Painting
May 21 & 28
2:30 - 4:30 pm
During the 18th century blue and white “Willow Ware” was popular in British isles and the United States. It was a product of trade with China and it was later copied and produced in the West. Visitors listened to a tale of love and adventure that inspired a famous “Willow Ware” design. They also designed and painted their own fantasy landscape on a paper circular or rectangular plate form.
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Dragons & Rain Hats
April 23 & 30
2:30 - 4:30 pm
The peoples of China and Japan envision dragons as forces in nature. One of the forces nature is the wind and rain. These hats, worn primarily by laborers, protected you from rain as well as the sun’s heat. Visitors will hear a dragon tale, this will be followed by a explanation of the featured object, then an art activity in which they will be assisted with the creation of their own rain hat decorated with dragons.
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Paper Puppets
March 19 & 26
2:30 - 4:30 pm
The highlighted object for this workshop is a cloth and paper marionette from Sri Lanka. It represents a woman in a broad, highly decorated dress, who is wearing what appears to be a red cap. Visitors to this workshop will hear music and a story from Sri Lanka. Visitors will also study the way in which this colorful marionette was constructed and be assisted with making their own.
"The puppeteer inspires the puppet and vice versa". Puppetry is entertainment for children, isn't it? That is what people in Western countries may think. In non-Western countries the functions of puppetry are many and various. Apart from entertainment, it also has an educational function. It teaches the difference between good and evil, as well as proper behavior. At a more prosaic level, puppetry is used to inform people about topics like sound forms of agriculture, birth control measures, and prevention of diseases like Aids.
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Dance Wand
November 20 & 27
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Ritual Dance Wands
Our X-Plorers were shown an authentic dance wand. We then sketched people and animals which would make up our dance wand. With the image of the artifact in mind, we did drawings of a person of our choice and an animal which shared some trait of that person. X-plorers fashioned dance wand using these drawings as a starting point. The dance wands were then painted and came out amazing!
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Warrior Shield
September 18 & 25
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Maasai Cowhide Shield
The X-plores shaped and crafted their very own warrior sheilds. They then decorated each shield with their own designs and were fitted so that each shield fit each artist perfectly. X-Plorers now had shields to fend off any lions they may encounter outside!
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Butterfly Kites
August 21 & 28
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Butterfly tails
X-plorers examined exotic butterflies from the Museum's colorful collection.
We then listened to a magical butterfly myth and crafted our own kites that really fly featuring these
winged beauties.
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Postage Stamp Art
July 24 & 31
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Postage stamp artwork has been around as long as postage itself. We explored postage including a discussion and exhibition visit focusing on both the art and printmaking techniques involved. The
X-plorers then made thier own stamp art which included all of the important pieces of information required for postage.
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Drawing the Museum
June 19 & 26
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Sharpen your pencils and start drawing! Learn basic drawing and advance drawing techniques from a professional artist, Try to sketch an array of Museum objects from all over the world such a the Fire Spitter mask from West Africa featured here.
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Walking Stick
May 22 & 29
2:30 - 4:30 pm
We can get ideas for art making from many sources. X-plorers examine this walking stick and learn about drawing lines and the human body.
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Amate Painting
April 17 & 24
2:30 - 4:30 pm
X-plorers discover the painted world of Otomi Indians.
Amate paintings have a long history. They were being done before the Europeans arrived in the Americas. Traditionally the paintings are executed on paper made from the bark of the ficus tree. The paintings show everyday life and festivals. They often show villages surrounded by nature. Amate paintings are still made by the Otomi Indians in the state of Puebla in Mexico.
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The Mythic Chameleon
March 20 & 27
2:30 - 4:30 pm
We explored the legends of the chameleon and make both ring and scratchboard drawings starring the color changing lizard.
Senufo rings and pendants were worn as amulets for illnes or misfortune of the advice of female diviners. The finger rings were usually worn by men and the pendants were worn by women and children, all made by lost wax method. Five original animals of the universe were often represented: chameleon, hornbill, python, tortoise and crocodile.
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Roosters and the Chinese New Year
February 20 & 27
2:30 - 4:30 pm
It’s Chinese New Year, and this is the year of the Rooster. Hear a traditional story about a rooster and examine rooster objects from all over the world. We celebrated by creating a rooster collage of paper and fabric.
The Lunar New Year dates from 2600 BC, when the Emperor Huang Ti introduced the first cycle of the zodiac. The first day of the year can fall anywhere between late January and the middle of February. This year, it falls on February 9, 2005 - Lunar Year 4703...the year of the Rooster.
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Winter Solstice: Sun Amulet
December 19 & 26
2:30 - 4:30 pm
We explore the Winter Solstice and the annual battle between lightness and dark. Enjoy a Native American story about how light came into the world. See a Nahua Indian sun mask and other objects from the Museum’s collection. Make your own sun amulet.
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Haniwa Figure: Clay Horse
November 21 & 28
2:30 - 4:30 pm
We celebrated a small but interesting item from our collection of Japanese objects. A clay horse in the style of Haniwa sculpture. The X-Plorers Club gets your hands into the clay and helps mold one of your own.
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Codex Accordion Books & Cocoa
October 24
2:30 - 4:30 pm |
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Kachina Dolls
September 19 & 26
2:30 - 4:30 pm
A Story based on the Hopi Indian Water Spirits introduces the Kachina. Each child is then shown examples of Kachinas from the museums extensive collection of Kachina dolls. To follow the student artists are given tools, materials and shown step-by-step how to make there very own Kachina style doll.
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Ancient Dwelling: Roman House
August 22
2:30 - 4:30 pm
The Romans had apartment houses, town houses, and country villas. Wealthy Romans lived in single family homes with that also had living quarters for servants. The houses were usually made of brick the roofs were tiled and the rooms were arranged around a garden courtyard. Rather than facing the street, windows faced the interior courtyard. This made the house safer from burglary. The walls of these houses were painted with frescos, which is a technique of painting on plaster while it is still wet. The floors were decorated with mosaics.
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Venetian: Carnival Masks
June 27
This mask is part of costume of a Commedia dell'arte character called Pulcinella. The actor playing Pulcinella wears the mask with a full costume consisting of a tall white hat, a voluminous tunic cinched with a belt around the hips, a flowing white trousers.
The Commedia dell'arte began in Italy in the 16th century. It is an improvisational theater with stock characters, traditionally performed in the street. The character of Pulcinella is usually portrayed as a servant who is both stupid or naive and slyly clever. The actor playing Pulcinella wears the mask with a full costume consisting of a tall white hat, a voluminous tunic cinched with a belt around the hips, and flowing white trousers.
Web Sources
http://www.sdmart.org/pix/education/masks-commedia.pdf
http://www.commedia-dell-arte.com/
http://www.saskschools.ca/curr_content/drama30/teacher/2commedia.html
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Japanese Wind Sock: Carp Streamer
April 18
In Japan, "Koi-Nobori" (flying carp) pennants are flown from poles for several weeks before and after the Boys' Day festival (now the Children's Day festival) every May 5. Japanese people respect and honor the carp for its ability to fight its way upstream and to overcome obstacles. Parents believe that these qualities set a good example for young boys, and encourage them to develop their own strength and stamina. The carp pennants catch the breeze like wind socks and appear to "swim" in the air. Traditionally, a family flew one carp pennant for each son, but now they may fly many carp to make their display more colorful and impressive. Join us in our next X-plorers Club workshop where you will get a close look at a large Japanese carp streamer and make one of your own.
Web Sources
http://www.ehow.com/how_7939_make-carp-windsock.html
http://www.maruhon.com/features/carp.htm
http://www.shikoku.ne.jp/miike/Carp_Streamer-e.html
http://japanese.about.com/library/weekly/aa051400.htm
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From a Mummy’s Tomb: Canopic Jars
September 21
Canopic jars are containers that once held important organs of the deceased in the process of mummification. The liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines each had separate jars. Spirits were thought to act as protectors of these organs. Their image was sometimes depicted on the lids of the jars. The example from our Museum seems not to have been finished.
Web Sources
www.spurlock.uiuc.edu/education/resources/mummification/Pages/artifacts4.html
http://www.civilization.ca/civil/egypt/egcr06e.html
www.ancientegypt.co.uk/mummies/homemain.html
www.guardians.net/egypt
www.iwebquest.com/egypt/ancientegyptcontents.html
Books
1.Aliki, Mummies Made in Egypt, New York: HarperCollins, c1979.
2. Holub, Joan, The Valley of the Golden Mummies, New York: Grosset & Dunlap, c2002.
3. Kunhardt, Edith, Mummies, New York: Golden Books, c2000.
4. MacDonald, Fiona, World of Mummies and Tombs, London: Southwater, c2000.
5. McCall, Henrietta, Egyptian Mummies, New York: F. Watts, 2000.
6. Milton, Joyce, Mummies, New York: Grosset & Dunlap, c1996.
7. Polk, Milbry, Egyptian Mummies: A Pop-Up Book, New York, N.Y.: Dutton
Children’s Books, 1997.
8. Stewart, David, You wouldn’t want to be an Egyptian mummy: Disgusting things
you’ed rather not know!, New York: F. Watts, 2001.
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