ArtStart

8:30am: Jewelry

Jade: Stone of Heaven

Jade is a hard stone that has been carved for over 7,000 years into Chinese cultural objects. Initially used for ceremonial items, jade jewelry became sought after by royalty and nobles to show their status. Today, jade remains popular, and Chinese people wear it to symbolize wealth and good luck. In this class, you will fashion your own jade jewelry with Jeanette Dickinson to wear or give as a treasured gift to someone you love. Additional $10 material fee.

10:15am: Clay

Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Army: Terracotta Warriors and Horses

Imagine a silent army of thousands, buried underground for two thousand years. But these life-size soldiers and their horses are made of clay! Learn about the fierce terracotta fighters that guard the tomb of China’s first Emperor with artist Katja Johnson. Then create your own warrior and horse from clay to guard your room. Additional $10 material fee.

For ages 9 – 12.