Program Description
Originated by women of Mali’s Bamana culture centuries ago, the earth-dyed cloth reflects wealth, cultural status, and position. Contemporary designers have embraced the rich graphics of the Malian mud cloth of bógólanfini as a symbol of African culture and heritage. An Arts for Learning teaching artist will introduce students to symbolic patterns, allowing them to create a simple Malian mud cloth design of their own.
• Paint Advisory: Students may get paint on shoes or clothing. Be sure to bring appropriate clothing, smock, old shirts, and cover shoes with old socks or wear old shoes.
Information
Audience Limit: 30
Program Length: 50 Minutes
Appropriate for Grades:
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
Price
Workshop Cost Per Hour $160.00
Program Availability
This program is available as the artist’s schedule permits. Please call early to schedule!
Technical Requirements
Clean, clear, swept space, clear area for activities, and access to electricity. Classroom, multipurpose room, or library preferred. No gymnasium.
Paint Advisory: Students may get paint on shoes or clothing. Be sure to bring appropriate clothing, smock, old shirts, and cover shoes with old socks or wear old shoes.
*Additional fees will apply for materials that are not provided by the school or venue.
Materials:
Muslin – plain, unprinted
Foam brushes
White crayons
Plastic cups (for water to clean brushes)
Non-toxic acrylic paint brown
Non-toxic acrylic paint black
Non-toxic acrylic paint blue
Access to water
Program Restrictions
There are no designated restrictions associated with this program.
