Frosty Festivities in Ethiopia and Mali at the Children's Museum of Manhattan
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CMOM invites kids to explore winter festivals celebrated in different cultures and create artwork inspired by these frosty festivities around the world.
Collaborative Timkat Tapestry
Timkat is a festival celebrated in Ethiopia in January, marking the Ethiopian Orthodox Epiphany with colorful processions, music, and dance. Create a collaborative tapestry inspired by the vibrant colors and motifs seen during Ethiopia’s Timkat festival, using fabric, yarn, and beads.
Tuesday – Friday, January 7 – 10 | 10:30am – 4:15pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up
1st Floor | Makerspace
Mali: Saharan Sunset Silhouettes
Create warm watercolor art inspired by the breathtaking sunsets of the Sahara Desert, incorporating silhouette techniques and warm colors reminiscent of the Festival au Désert, an annual music festival that was held near Timbuktu, Mali.
Tuesday – Friday, January 7 – 10 | 2:45pm – 3:45pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger
3rd Floor | PlayWorks