Painting and Puppetry

with Melodee Strong and Julie Boada

Ages: 9 - 12

$27500

8:30am: Painting

Xieyi Style: Chinese Flower & Bird Paintings

Xieyi Chinese painting is characterized by spontaneous “freehand” style and the artist’s spiritual expression. In Chinese culture, many flowers and birds carry specific symbolic meanings, which artists use to convey a virtue. Learn about the meanings of certain Chinese birds and flowers, then create your own Xieyi-inspired paintings with artist Melodee Strong.

10:15am: Puppetry

Chinese Zodiac Hand Puppets

Once upon a time, the Jade Emperor decided he needed some guards for the gates of heaven. He invited 12 animals to a race. Then he ranked them in the order they arrived at the gates: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Work with Julie and Gustavo Boada to shape your very own Chinese Zodiac animal hand puppet, then retell the story of the Race to the Heavenly Gate.

For ages 9 – 12.

Payment plan available: $175 deposit plus 4 payments of $25.00, paid every four weeks.

Jul 13 - 17th, 2026
Mon - Fri for 1 week from 8:30 - 11:45 am

Mount Zion

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