Puppetry and Mixed Media

with Gustavo Boada and Jeanette Dickinson

Ages: 6 - 8

$27500

8:30am: 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 Gustavo Boada to shape your very own Chinese Zodiac animal hand puppet, then retell the story of the Race to the Heavenly Gate.

10:15am: Mixed Media

Magical Cloisonné Creatures

Cloisonné is a Chinese art form where thin metal strips are used to create a design on a metal surface. The resulting compartments are filled with powdered colored glass enamel. This technique, known as jingtailan, is still produced today. Learn about cloisonné art with artist Jeanette Dickinson. Then create a work of art featuring a cloisonné-inspired magical beast, such as the shapeshifting quilin or the fierce winged pixiu.

For ages 6 – 8.

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