Chinese Paper Cutting with Zhonghe (Elena) Li
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024 from 5-8 pm
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Event photos by Ebersole Photography
Join fellow Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for a fun and creative Chinese Paper Cutting workshop suitable for all experience levels. In this workshop, you'll learn the art of papercutting, a traditional Chinese art form that involves using a pair of scissors to create intricate designs on paper. This is the perfect workshop for anyone looking to learn a new skill while celebrating community in the Year of the Dragon. We can’t wait to see you there!
*Please note that this workshop is intended to provide an affinity space for those who identify as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and/or Pacific Islander.*
Pay what you can! Our suggested sliding scale for registration is $20-40 per participant. Kids ages 10 and up are welcome to attend with guardian supervision but must be pre-registered participants. Your donation will help us secure more future programming! Each ticket includes a gorgeous shared charcuterie spread (featuring vegan cheeses) and refreshments courtesy of Eat Drink Explore Provisions, as well as a variety of snacks we’ll provide from a local Asian-owned vendor. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions and we'll do our best to accommodate them!
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INSTRUCTOR
Zhonghe (Elena) Li (she/her), a multimedia artist based in Cambridge, MA, specializes in the traditional Chinese art of papercutting. Over the past decade, she has passionately embraced this ancient craft, using scissors as her primary tool. Li's work seeks to bridge the gap between traditional papercutting and contemporary art, addressing pertinent issues such as species extinction, climate change, and its impact on humanity's future.
Motivated by her love for nature's diversity, Li's art is deeply rooted in the Taoist philosophy of interconnectivity and balance among all beings, whether among humans or between humanity and nature. She has received recognition for her efforts, including a competitive grant from Mount Auburn's Artist-in-Residence program in 2021 and artist grants from the Cambridge Arts Council in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 for projects such as "The Last Rhino," "The Art of Living Together," and "The Art of Nature Around Us." Collaborating with local communities and Mass Audubon's Nature in the City Program at Cambridge, Li explores the intersection of papercutting, art, and environmental awareness. Her dedication to the craft is further acknowledged through a Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) Traditional Art Fellowship in 2022 and an MCC Traditional Arts Apprenticeship for 2023-24.
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50 Main St, Peabody, MA 01960
Eat Drink Explore Provisions is a gourmet provision shop in Peabody, Massachusetts. Founded by Nathannie Gaye and Phil & Daybar Bugler, customers are able to shop our shelves for a curated selection of food and bev items. We also provide catering in the form of sandwiches, charcuterie, grazing tables, and platters. Our specialty is accommodating dietary restrictions and otherwise.
At EDEX Provisions, great food is not just about taste but also about the experience. That's why we offer a range of classes, tastings, and the opportunity for our community to host events. You can expect to see mocktail classes, charcuterie board classes, cheese education classes, and more at edexprovisions.com.