We strongly urge you to book your workshops early to secure the slots. All instructors are professionally trained teachers and working artists.
Calligraphy Workshop
Instructor: Nori Shirasu
Appropriate age level: 3rd grade through high school.
Students learn the basics of calligraphy and the art of Chinese writing. They will use authentic tools such as ink and brush to create a scroll with Chinese characters.
Sumi-e Workshop
Instructor: Nori Shirasu
Appropriate age level: 3rd grade through high school.
Students will learn the basics of Sumi-e and the Japanese style ink brush painting. They will use authentic tools such as ink and brush to create a scroll.
Pagodas Workshop
Instructor: Peter Tigler
Appropriate age level: for junior high through high school.
Students learn about the significance of pagodas in Asian culture, and the art concept of perspective in drawing. They will create an Asian Pagoda.
Animals of Asia Workshop
Instructor: Peter Tigler
Appropriate age level: 3rd grade through 5th grade and Special Education.
Students learn to draw both mythical and real animals inspired by the museum’s art collection. They will create their own natural or supernatural animal and include Asian symbols and letters in their artwork.
Folktale Workshop
Instructor: Felicia Taylor E
Appropriate age level: 3rd to 4th grade.
Students take an imaginary journey to Japan through storytelling and interactive performance games. Students will work together to bring to life a popular Asian folktale.
Haiku Workshop
Instructor: Felicia Taylor E
Appropriate age level: 3rd grade through 6th grade
Students learn about the traditional form of Japanese Haiku poetry. Each participant will write an original Haiku poem and create a book decorated with symbolic Japanese stenciled art designs.
Fan Workshop
Instructor: Felicia Taylor E
Appropriate age level: 3rd grade through 6th grade.
Students learn about the historical uses of Fans as they participate in fan battle signals, secret communications, and more. They will design and create individual paddle fans.
Dragon Workshop
Instructor: Idelle Steinberg
Appropriate age level: 3rd grade through high school.
Students will learn about the role of dragons in Asian culture. They will use water color to create their own dragon artwork.