The Potomac Art Therapy Association & National Museum of American Indian
Come Celebrate PATA’s family and friends day at NMAI
Located at: Independence Ave S.W. & 4th St S.W., Washington DC
Saturday, October 31st and/or Sunday, November 1st 2009
A fun day of hands on activities and cultural enrichment
Saturday, October 31st events
Mayan Weaving Demonstrations
Times: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00p.m., and 4:00p.m.
Ixil Mayan master Weaver Juanita Velasco will demonstrate the art of weaving on the traditional loom
And she will tell the story that is depicted in her weaving.
Resource Center, Third level
Saturday, October 31st
Storybook Reading for Families with Children
Times: 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 pm
Listen to storybook readings and a coloring activity is available
Resource Center, Third level
Hands-on Activity: Pottery Workshop
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Potomac Atrium
Special Program both days!!
Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st
Los Dias de los Muertos / Days of the Dead
During regular hours, see an ofrenda (altar) display in the NMAI’s Potomac Atrium.
On November 1st enjoy Los Dias de los Muertos, celebrated in communities throughout the US, Mexico
and many other parts of Latin American
October 31st and November 1st
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Make it a fun day with your family and friends-
Do note: The Mitsitam Café (let’s eat) located at the NMAI features authentic Native foods
The food is delicious!!!
Open daily 10:00 am to 5:00pm
This event is FREE
RSVP to Elva just to let PATA know you will be there at elvaanderson@hotmail.com
Thank you
Elva Anderson, Programming /Multicultural Chair
