Passport to Peru through the Arts: High in the Andes
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Drawing and Painting: Animals of the Central Andes
Capture the beauty of Peruvian animals from the llama to the puma that live high in the Andes. Work with artist Karen Anderson to create drawings and paintings of your favorite Andean animals using a variety of art materials.
Wool Works: Felting
Peru is very well known for the quality of wool provide by the Vicuñas, Llamas, Alpacas. Learn the art of dry felting with artists Julie and Gustavo Boada. Then create your own felted version of your favorite animal from the Peruvian Andes.
Gourd Art: Mates Burilado
The legendary bulgaris gourd, known as mate in Peru, is the basis of the fine art of the mate burilado. The oldest carved gourds date back 3,500 years and were found in the Huaca Prieta temple on Peru’s north coast. Work with Jeanette Dickinson to create your own gourd art inspired by the patterns and colors of Peruvian artisans.
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