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Workshop- Art for Mudder: A Hand-Painted Fan Workshop

During the 18th century many women used fans as a way to cool off when the weather was hot, to express a par-ticular political viewpoint or to show off their rank in society.  Find out about the history of the use of fans during the 1700s then create your own hand-painted fan during this hands-on workshop. 

Ages: 10 and up; fee: $10 per person; PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED before Wednesday, May 2nd.

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