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. YAV’s Visual Artist will introduce your 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
Technical Requirements
Clean, clear, swept space, clear area for activities, and access to electricity. Classroom, multipurpose room, or library preferred. No gymnasium.
*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.
