Bonne année 2023 !
Le thème de l'atelier de cette année sera « Honorer et célébrer » dans une série en trois parties. Nous aurons une foule d'ateliers honorant et célébrant les ancêtres, la famille, les traditions, les pionniers, la terre, le temps des récoltes, etc., chacun avec une activité pratique pour les participants âgés de 6 ans et plus.
Atelier de fabrication de journal d'affirmation
samedi 14 janvier 2023
11h00 - 13h00
Les affirmations sont des déclarations de vérité. Ils sont souvent utilisés pour encourager et renforcer la pensée positive afin de créer des résultats positifs.
Dans cet atelier, vous allez emballer un journal vierge dans un tissu imprimé africain et concevoir une feuille de couverture pour l'intérieur de votre journal. Une fois les journaux emballés et terminés, nous établirons nos affirmations pour la nouvelle année et utiliserons nos nouveaux journaux.
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Registration opens August 28, 2023 @ 11:00AM
Celebrating African Harvest Traditions - Corn Husk Creations
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Corn is a common symbol for the Fall Harvest and it is one of Africa’s main crops. Rituals and ceremonies associated with corn often occur during planting and harvest seasons. These events mark important milestones in the agricultural cycle and are celebrated to ensure a successful crop and express gratitude for the abundance received. Corn is also used in Kwanzaa celebrations (celebrated December 26 – January 1), displayed on the family Kwanzaa table as a symbol of the children and the future, which they embody. Join us as we create a corn husk wreath for a symbol of the Fall Harvest or for a Kwanzaa decoration or gift.
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Registration open September 30, 2023 @ 11:00AM
Celebrating African Harvest Traditions - Masks
Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mask Making - Masks are an especially important part of African culture. Various masks are worn during rituals, initiations, veneration, celebrations, etc., by many different ethnic groups. Harvest Festivals are just one of many celebrations where masks may be worn. Join us as we take a look at a few Harvest masks, learn a few mask-making and wearing basics and create our own masks using paper plates, fabric, paint, coloring pencils and other adornments.
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Registration open October 28, 2023 @ 11:00AM
Celebrating Kwanzaa Traditions - Creating Your Own Kinara
Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creating a Kinara for Your Kwanzaa Celebration - A common African Harvest celebration is also called “First Fruits.” It involves several days of planning to bless the newly harvested crop and purify the people prior to eating the food from the harvest. First Fruits is the basis of the African American celebration, Kwanzaa, celebrated December 26th – January 1st, created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. It is an ingathering of African Americans for celebration of their heritage and their achievements, reverence for the Creator, creation, commemoration of the past, recommitment to cultural ideals, and celebration of the good. Join us as we share more about the celebration, the African symbols, and their origin, create and decorate our own Kinara - the candle holder for the 7 candles symbolizing a Kwanzaa principle, to be lit each day of the celebration.
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Registration open November 25, 2023 @ 11:00AM
Cet atelier aura lieu au deuxième étage de la galerie Upbeat Village Terracotta ! Cet espace est uniquement accessible par des escaliers et nous ne disposons pas actuellement d'un ascenseur ou d'un accès en fauteuil roulant dans ce bâtiment annexe. L'inscription est obligatoire pour tous les ateliers et conférences.