This dynamic series of 12 free workshops pairs Houston-based artists with talented local teachers to guide young creatives through unique, hands-on experiences. Come learn about culture, explore art techniques, and express your creativity!

Each of the 12 workshops offers a new, exciting lesson on East Asian arts and craft techniques. Participate by signing up outside of the workshop location!

^{Signups will open one hour before each workshop's start time.}

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Workshop #7: Hae Jung Grace Lee (artist) | Julie Jo (teacher)

Design Your Own Traditional Korean Mask: Come learn about the Korean traditional mask dance, known as "tal dance”. These colorful masks have been part of Korean village life for over 500 years—used to tell funny stories, teach life lessons, and bring people together through dance and laughter.

In this hands-on activity, kids will learn about the exciting history behind the masks from Hahoe Village in Andong City. Then, it’s time to get creative! You’ll pick one of two traditional mask styles and make your own using colorful clay.

Medium: Clay

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Workshop Dates

• Thursday, July 15 at 10, 11:30 am, 1 and 2:30 pm
• Friday, July 18 at 10, 11:30 am, 1 and 2:30 pm

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Join us for all of the workshops in this Summer series!

• EastArts Workshop Series #5: Vietnamese Creation Myth
• EastArts Workshop Series #6: Asian American Garden Collage
• EastArts Workshop Series #8: Calligraphy & Collaborate
• EastArts Workshop Series #9: Somegami — Japanese Paper Dyeing

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Hae Jung Grace Lee (artist)

Hae Jung Grace Lee is a mother of three, educator, and local artist based in Houston. She is affiliated with a Korean community school, where she teaches Korean language, culture, art, and history. In the Houston area, she has actively participated in the Southwest Korean Artist Association as a Korean artist.

Grace studied Visual Design with a minor in Education in Korea and worked for many years as an art instructor at an art academy. In 2014, she contributed as a cultural advisor for The Heart and Seoul: Growing Up in Korea, an exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Houston, part of the Freeman Foundation Asian Culture Exhibit Series.

Believing that art is deeply connected to everyday life, she has been involved in mural projects for a public elementary school campus, two church buildings, and commercial buildings. She is passionate about nurturing children’s creativity, development and artistic expression support emotional and cognitive development. By incorporating art activities rooted in daily life in Korea, she aims to provide children with meaningful and joyful ways to express themselves.

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Julie Jo (teacher)

Julie Jo, born and raised in Seoul, Korea, is currently an early childhood educator in Katy ISD with a strong background in Korean language and cultural education. She has served as a Korean language and culture instructor at both the Houston Korean School and the Houston Korean Education Center, affiliated with the Korean Consulate.

In 2014, Julie collaborated with the Children’s Museum of Houston as a cultural advisor and translator for The Heart and Seoul: Growing Up in Korea, part of the Freeman Foundation Asian Culture Exhibit Series, contributing her expertise in Korean culture and language. She is passionate about promoting cultural understanding through education and the arts.