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December Events At The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum



 
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December's  Events

Saturday 3, 10:30 a.m. 
Da'Originals featuring Beat Ya Feet 
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Workshop and Performance

Beat YOUR Feet while creating your own movements at this dance workshop led by Da'Originalz!  More


Sunday 4, 2:00 p.m. 
All about Body Art    
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Community Art Series

Explore the history, culture and health risks in tattooing with artist and educator Jay Coleman.  More  


Wednesday 7, 6:30 p.m. 
Financial Basics for Artists, Part 3
Discussion  

Learn invaluable resources pertaining to free financial management and working with professional accountants. More   

Saturday 10, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m
Make a Fabric Mosaic Piece!  
 
Community Art Series

Learn the basics of mosaic techniques with fusible webbing, fabric, scissors, marking tools, templates, & an iron. More


Saturday 17, 10:30 a.m.
Linoleum Block Printing  
 
Community Art Series

Learn from Artist Katherine Watson on how to carve your own design into a soft linoleum block and print your own cards! Make your reservations! More

  
Tuesday 20, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Holiday Arts and Crafts
  
Community Arts Series

Be creative this holiday season with us. Design and make holiday objects. More



Wednesday 28, 10:30 a.m.
Camp Kwanzaa    
 
Community Art Series
  
Join Culture Kingdom Kids for fun and educational activities. M ake your reservations!  More

Thursday 29, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
K w a n z a a  Celebration
  
Community Art Series  
 
Enjoy African music and dance infused with reggae, blues, jazz, funk, and hip hop by the African Diaspora. Make your reservations!  More  

Friday 30, 10:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.  
Kwanzaa Arts Workshops
 
Workshops

Create your own personalized Kwanza gifts.
All materials will be provided. Make your reservation! More

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This exhibit on the African retentions among the Gullah people and the Bahians of Brazil is available for rental. Email  reinckenss@si.edu .
  
Exhibitions and programs, unless otherwise indicated, are at the museum which is open daily from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. except Dec. 25. Most events are free and reservations are required where noted. Call
202-633-4844 or 202.633.1000 or visit anacostia.si.edu for more info. 

Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum
1901 Fort Place SE
Washington, District of Columbia 20020

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