Contemporary Kids
Shapes, Symbols, and Headgear
December 10 & December 17
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
For children ages 4-12.
Join us for an Exhibition Tour and Wearable Headgear Workshop inspired by the work of Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins.
Our free onsite Contemporary Kids programs invite children to learn about modern and contemporary art through unique and engaging art activities.
Inspired by the installations and paintings from 'THX2020' by Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins, kids will take part in a hands-on project exploring symbols and shapes in art. Using paper and crafting materials, participants will create wearable headgear while considering cultural symbols and personal expressions
For children ages 4-12. Maximum group of 30 children, with one guardian per child.
Snacks and workshop supplies will be provided.
This workshop is offered on two dates for your convenience: Sunday, December 10 and Sunday, December 17. Please choose a session that suits your schedule best.
Sunday, December 10
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sunday, December 17
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
About the facilitator,
Yilu (she/her)
TD Educational Coordinator
Yilu Xing is an artist-educator with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the Alberta University of the Arts and a Master's degree in Fine Arts from the University of Alberta, specializing in Printmaking. Xing is the recipient of grants and scholarships from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Social Science and Humanities Research Council, which support her research exploring themes related to culinary cultures, human connections, and the transmission of traditions within immigrant families. Her recent work includes public-based interactive installations, prints, drawings, ceramics, and videos. Xing has also taught art courses within the community and at the University of Alberta.
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