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Dragon-Making for Lunar New Year Parade in Oakland Chinatown

Sun Jan 28 12:00-2:00

Workshop 1- Construct the dragon

The group will join big boxes and attach molded cardboard to build the form. Cover it it with paper-mache and cloth. (Note- molded cardboard is packing materials, for eggs, apples, shoes etc. Styrofoam also works)


Sun. Feb 4 12:00-2:00

Workshop 2- Decorate the Dragon

We will decorate the dragon using re-cycled materials, textiles, ribbons, glitz, artificial flowers, etc. ls.


Sat Feb 18

!Dragon Dance!

We will bring our dragon to the New Year's Parade in Oakland Chinatown.

Bring soundmakers, cow bells, percussion, etc and we will dance with our Dragon. (no experience necessary)


Donate to the Workshop: Materials for construction- textiles, moulded cardboard, and artificial flowers. Lots of green. Bring them to the workshop so we can use them.

workshops free or donation. Attend part or all of the sessions. All ages welcome, Kid to Adult.

Project is co-ordinated by Francesca Borgatta (email:fborgatta@puppets figures.com) in co-operation with 2727 California Street Gallery.

A green dragon with is growing energy is a symbol of of goodluck,and hope for the New Year

Earlier Event: January 27
Creative Impact presents: Paint and Sip
Later Event: January 30
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