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Back by popular demand! The Arts Council has once again partnered with Miya Table & Home for a workshop that will usher us into a fruitful new year.Take your choice of a Daruma, Fortune Cat, or Dragon figurine to customize with your own decorative flourish under the guidance of local artist Minako Ota. Use paint, découpage, or whatever inspires you.
The Daruma is a traditional symbol of perseverance, achievement, and good fortune found all over Japan in businesses, schools, and homes. Most popular around the new year, the Daruma is made with 2 white circles for eyes. Once a goal is set or a wish is made, the owner colors in one eye. The other eye is colored in only after the goal is achieved or the wish comes true.
The Fortune Cat is known as Maneki Neko in Japanese, which means “beckoning cat.” The cat has its paw raised, waving in good fortune for its owners. The figurines are often displayed in shops, restaurants, and other businesses as well as private homes. While you’ll most commonly see a white Maneki Neko with orange and black spots, there are quite a few color variations of the Maneki Neko and they each have a special meaning. (Spoiler alert: we'll explain them all!)
The Dragon, or Tatsu, holds a revered position in Eastern mythology and is often seen as a symbol of power, wisdom, and good fortune. In Japan, the dragon is associated with imperial authority, protection, and spiritual significance.
Beginner-friendly and all materials and instruction provided. Come with some friends or on your own to meet some fellow art lovers!
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Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St,Princeton,NJ,United States
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