Name: Folklife Workshop | Henna with Sonia Ali
Start: 2025-02-15T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-15T20:00:00+00:00
Location: Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

Description

Folklife Workshop | Henna with Sonia Ali

.Date: February 12, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m
Location: Castellani Art Museum

Registration Required
Cost: $20/Adult, $15/Child, 20% Discount for Members and NU Students

Program Description:
Explore the rich cultural significance and artistic beauty of henna, a natural dye used for temporary body art. Dive into the history of henna, its role in different cultures, and its traditional use in celebrations like weddings and festivals. Learn about various henna designs, their meanings, and the techniques used to create intricate patterns in this workshop led by Sonia Ali.

Castellani Folklife Workshop
Folklife Workshops are small, hands-on programs led by local folk artists and tradition bearers that engage participants in the diverse cultural heritage of our region. Participants learn the meanings, materials, and techniques of a cultural tradition practiced locally in a structured lesson, where they create their own work under the guidance and instruction of the workshop teacher. These family-friendly programs provide an opportunity for local folk artists to share their cultural knowledge and practices with a broader audience and for community members to celebrate cultural exchange.

Date & Time

Sat, Feb 15, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Venue Details

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

7 Varsity Drive
Niagara University, New York 14109

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

The Castellani Art Museum (CAM) at the center of the Niagara University campus is dedicated to the enjoyment and educational potential of artistic creativity. As a major resource for the visual arts in Niagara County, the CAM's permanent collection includes over 5,000 pieces of mainly modern and contemporary art, and hosts a unique Folk Arts Program supporting traditional artists and community-based cultural traditions in the Buffalo-Niagara region.

In keeping with Niagara University's Vincentian mission, the museum recognizes and serves the diverse racial, ethnic, and religious communities of the Niagara region through the organization and presentation of exhibitions which honor and explore their artistic traditions and contemporary output. In addition to presenting diverse artistic expressions, the museum works in partnerships to explore and redefine the relationship between the museum and its constituencies.

As a university museum, the Castellani Art Museum serves the educational needs of the community, by working with Niagara University faculty on integrative learning projects for college students and providing art education programs for area schools and cultural organizations. The museum staff works with educators to develop art-based learning programs that help to promote critical thinking.

Visit us online at https://castellaniartmuseum.org/

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