ArtStart

12:30pm

The art of painting on ceramic tiles originated in 15th century Portugal and traveled to India when the Portuguese settled in Goa, a region bordering the Arabian Sea. Known as Azulejo tiles, they are still created today. Work with artist Katja Johnson to design and paint a tile series and mug using special paint markers. Additional $10 materials fee. 

2:15pm

Have you ever wondered if you can tell a story without saying a word out loud? Explore the footwork, expressions and hand gestures of a centuries old South Indian dance form to tell stories from India and beyond. Join Twin Cities Bharatanatyam teaching artist Suchi Sairam, founder of Kala Vandanam, to learn this cultural dance form, along with the allied art konnakkol (vocal percussion) and Indian folk arts like kolam (floor painting) and mala (garland making).

For ages 6 – 8.