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Introduce children to the wonderful world of art, with projects from around the globe. Creativity and culture come together in this guidebook to ethnic crafts that people practice in everyday life. From Chinese calligraphy to Pueblo Indian pottery to Adinkra cloth from Ghana, the projects encompass a wide variety of techniques and materials. Inspire young artists to make textiles, masks, sculptures, jewelry, mosaics, miniature paintings, musical instruments, and more. With comprehensive information on many cultures, easily understood instructions, and an interdisciplinary approach, this will appeal to adults and children. Includes guidance on teaching multicultural projects and an extensive bibliography.