From Africa to Japan, from colonial America to today, the creation and wearing of clothing is a symbolic language. Using her clothing and object collection from around the world, Sharyn demonstrates the power of costume to convey history, geography, gender roles, cultural values, and more. Students learn to decode their own attire and get a chance to wear a Kimono or Nigerian dress. Both cultural diversity and commonality are stressed as language and visual culture are decoded.

To schedule this program please contact us at 816-531-4022 or by email at booknow@kcya.org.