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An Introduction to the Art of Chinese Papercutting:

Lake Villa Public Library 140 N Munn Rd, Lindhurst, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf presents an introduction to the Chinese papercutting art as it relates to other cultures. She will bring samples of Chinese master artwork papercuttingĀ as well as showing beginner projects that can be finished within a few minutes. Chinese …

Secret Messages in Jade

Fountaindale Public Libray 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bollingbrook, IL, United States

Chinese jade carvings have symbols of butterflies, bats, pines, ribbons, and fruit. These designs are not only pleasing but also an important part of the Chinese picture-based language. These motifs and images actually communicate hidden messages, unexpected meanings for numbers, …