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Decorating for Lunar New Year

An Introduction to the Chinese Art of Papercutting
2024-01-29 19:00:00 2024-01-29 20:30:00 America/Chicago Decorating for Lunar New Year Educator Yvonne Wolf leads a workshop and introduces the Chinese papercutting art as it relates to other cultures. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Monday, January 29
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-29 19:00:00 2024-01-29 20:30:00 America/Chicago Decorating for Lunar New Year Educator Yvonne Wolf leads a workshop and introduces the Chinese papercutting art as it relates to other cultures. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Educator Yvonne Wolf leads a workshop and introduces the Chinese papercutting art as it relates to other cultures.

Educator Yvonne Wolf leads a workshop and introduces the Chinese papercutting art as it relates to other cultures. She will bring samples of Chinese master artwork papercutting and show beginner projects that can be finished within the allotted time. Chinese characters such as "Spring," "Peace," and the dragon for decoration will prepare your home to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Dragon. Templates will be provided. If you are a papercutting master or first timer who has once cut out a snowflake, you'll find something interesting to start a new paper hobby.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person | Equity Diversity and Inclusion | Arts & Entertainment | Adult Learning |

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