Thanksgiving Drop-In Workshops | Kokeshi Doll-Making

Description

Monday – Wednesday, November 23 – 25, 2026, 10 a.m-1:00 p.m. Laura and Bill Buck Atrium Included with admission. All materials provided. Open to all ages; children should be accompanied by an adult. During Thanksgiving break, enjoy a day at the Museum by exploring the exhibition Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Hasui: Landscapes in Print, completing a family guide, and dropping in to participate in this hands-on workshop to create your own kokeshi-inspired wooden dolls. Traditional kokeshi are handcrafted Japanese figures known for their simple forms and expressive painted designs. Using pre-made wooden forms as a starting point, participants will decorate their dolls with paint or markers and embellish them with fabric and felt to create unique, personalized characters. ?Presenting Sponsors: Art Bardige in memory of Betty L. Bardige Supporting Sponsors: Joan B. Weary Endowment for Children’s Education Pat and Carol Welsh Endowment for Education Patron Sponsors: Charlene Friedman Publix Super Markets Charities Program Sponsors: Betty Reed Memorial Endowment for Youth Programs