Greetings all! Welcome back to another fantastic year of learning about the Afrikan world. If you took one of the Diaspora classes last year, this is part 2. If you are new, you are in for some hands-on learning and fun!

In this 10-week class, scholars will take a deep dive into specific Afrikan concepts, regions, people, and art. I love to use materials that are readily available in the home for all projects. Each class will begin with a short video clip or song and jump into the first group activity of the session. Lectures are often formatted as group discussions and we move through activities quickly to hold learner attention. Each class will also include a major art/science project. Students can view the materials beforehand in this course description and/or in the classroom. Recyclables are our best friend, so save any plastic/cardboard throwaways for the duration of this class. In addition, we will be playing various review games that encourage learners to be creative, recall prior knowledge, and present what they've learned to the group. We are helping learners learn much needed skills for the real world, while having fun.

Week 1: Anansi the spider
Materials: 2 pieces of paper, colors, string, tape, scissors, glue
Week 2: Sekhmet 
Materials: 2 pieces of paper
Week 3: Black Panther Party
Materials: ruler, colors, marker, paper, pencil
Week 4: Birds, Vultures
Materials: toilet paper roll, peanut butter OR syrup/agave/honey, seeds/grains/rice, string
Week 5: Queen Amanirenas & Nubian archers
Materials: 1 popsicle stick, string/dental floss, toothpick OR cotton swab, scissors, colors
Week 6: Brazil & Capoeira
Materials: space to move, water, colors, paper
Week 7: Asili
Materials: soil, seeds of your choosing, compost or paper, small bowl of water
Week 8: Why is Afrikan art in museums outside of Afrika?
Materials: none (virtual art tours)
Week 9: Quilt tradition
Materials: fabric, needle, thread, OR fabric, glue, scissors
Week 10: Afrikan Marketplace
Materials: bring your creation for our virtual marketplace and presentations