Folk Arts & Puppetry and Storytelling

with Shakun Maheshwari and Julie Boada

Ages: 9 - 12

$25000

8:30am

Artist Shakun Maheshwari introduces you to India through art, dance, and story. Learn about traditional Indian dress, foods, celebrations like the Festival of Light or Divali, and the importance of the Ganges River considered the most sacred river in India. Create a mandala, henna art, and more.

10:15am

Kathputli is the Indian name for “string puppet theatre.” Native to Rajasthan in northern India, it is the most popular form of Indian puppetry. Work with artist Julie Boada to create your own marionette puppet and join the ArtStart puppet troupe to retell a favorite Indian fable.

For ages 9-12.

Payment plan available: $150 deposit plus 4 payments of $25.00, paid every four weeks.

Jul 14 - 18th, 2025
Mon - Fri for 1 week from 8:30 - 11:45 am

Mount Zion

1300 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105 Get directions