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LECTURE: Introduction to Folk Arts and Crafts in the Americas AND Olmec Culture, Sculptures & Trail

  • Glendale Lakes Golf Club 1550 President Street Glendale Heights, IL, 60139 United States (map)

Sherryl Brown will be our featured speaker. Our topic for this season encompasses Folk art and crafts

of the American continent which includes South America, Central America, and North America. The introduction will give an historical perspective emphasizing the cultural contributions of both folk art and the crafts. Characteristics of each region will be discussed.

Laura Wilson will explain the Olmec culture. The Olmec were the earliest know major Mesoamerican civilization.

Earlier Event: August 14
Kick Off Luncheon and Presentation REGISTRATION
Later Event: November 6
LECTURE: Native American Women Basket Weavers AND American Folk Painters