Currently available single session workshops:

Days of Olde: An Exploration of Slave Lifestyles

Hands-on discovery and engaging look into the lifestyles of slavery including spirituals, dance, soap making, and learning to recycle throwaways into treasures.

Galimoto

Galimoto means motorcar in Chichewa (che-CHAY-wah), the national language of Malawi in Africa. Investigate the global and environmental need for recycling and our cultural alikeness through a historic review of the book "Galimoto" about the toys of South African children. Students will create their own Galimoto and see how resourceful you can be!

Portraits, Images & Masks

Act out in the world of make believe through the use of masks. In cultures around the world masks are created for use at important occasions and ceremonies. The more important the reason to a society - the more powerful the mask. Using colored papers and other media participants will create a three-dimensional textured mask while exploring the similarities of mask-making from diverse cultures.

The Art of Shadow Puppets and Storytelling

Through the ancient art of shadow puppetry, stories and folktales from the African Diaspora featuring characters that are animals, heroes and clowns will be brought to life. Using stories as inspiration for the characters, students will create their own shadow puppet while enhancing their comprehension of the stories and learn about a centuries old artistic medium.

The Wards of Charlotte (Living History)

Students will creatively assume the roles of African Americans in Charlotte during the 1950s era. Learn about the history of Charlotte and the historical architectural design of the Shotgun House and the lifestyle of the people who inhabit them. Workshop conducted by Loretta and Nathaniel Grier, the inhabitants of the historical Shotgun House.