Tap into history with one of the oldest creativeΒ
expressionsβdoll making. Β Celebrate your motherΒ
and Mother Earth by making your own. Β That lonelyΒ
earring that belonged to your grandmother, a bit ofΒ
and any other meaningful items would help to honorΒ
the ones who sustain you. Β
The techniques we will use originated on AfricaβsΒ
Ivory Coast and were passed on to our instructor,Β
Margaret McGuinness, M.Ed., ATR-BC, by artist RiuaΒ
Akinshegun. Β The doll-making process is bothΒ
therapeutic and educational, used for thousands ofΒ
years to teach cultural and spiritual beliefs. Β ReadΒ
more about Ms. AkinshegunΒ here.Β
All ages, $15
12 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Must pre-register by May 3 by calling (248) 706-3304 or visitingΒ http://www.theartexperience.orgΒ Β
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