Ukiah >> The educational workshop series “Family Fun at the Museum” continues at the Grace Hudson Museum from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. Artists Cathy Monroe and Tim Easterbrook will teach and demonstrate the Japanese art of origami as well as the many creative uses of bamboo. The event is free with Museum admission.
Participants will first focus on making origami boxes using paper. Bamboo leaves will be provided for making leaf rubbings on paper that will then be folded into boxes, along with a variety of photos collected from magazines. The group will look over and talk about bamboo and its many deep religious, cultural, and practical applications in Japan; each family will be given bamboo so that they can make bamboo containers. Additionally, they will be invited to see bamboo artistry put into effect in the Museum’s current exhibit: “Modern Twist: Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art,” featuring 38 works by 17 contemporary Japanese artists exploring the innovative shapes bamboo art has taken since the mid-twentieth century. They will also be able to compare Japanese bamboo art with 12 Pomo baskets on display from the Museum’s collections, and those of other lenders.
This workshop is recommended for children age eight and older. Space is limited so reservations are recommended by calling the Museum at 467-2836. Materials are included; participants are also invited to bring calendars they have saved that can be converted into boxes.
The Family Fun at the Museum program is made possible with funding from the Mendo Lake Credit Union.
The Grace Hudson Museum is at 431 S. Main St. in Ukiah. The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4:30 p.m. General admission is $4; $10 per family; $3 for students and seniors; free to all on the first Friday of the month; and always free to members. For information visit www.gracehudsonmuseum.org or call 467-2836.
