Make Your Own Antique! Paper Clay workshop

Create Your Own "Antique" at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art

Join us for a special hands-on workshop where you can craft your own mini sculpture, inspired by our museum's stunning collection! Led by painter and sculptor Cai Shuo, whose works draw deeply from Chinese religious and folkloric traditions, this workshop will introduce an easy and fun crafting technique using paper clay. You’ll create a unique sculpture inspired by ancient artifacts and antiques from our exhibitions. No prior art experience is needed, and the workshop is open to all ages!

Please note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Artist Bio

Cai Shuo is a multidisciplinary artist whose work is deeply rooted in the folklore and  mythology of their hometown. Drawing inspiration from storytelling, puppetry, African dance,  and burlesque, Cai merges traditional and contemporary forms to explore themes of cultural  heritage and mythology. They hold a BFA from Oregon State University and an MFA from The  Art Institute of Chicago, where they were awarded the Joseph/Emily Gidwitz Scholarship, SAIC  Benefactor Scholarship, and EAL/SAIC Scholarship in 2022.

Cai's accolades include the 2018 Artistic Achievement Award from Oregon State  University, the 2019 Provost's Purchase Award, and the Woodman Gallery Student Award. Their  work has been exhibited in solo shows at Truckenbrod Gallery, Woodman Gallery, and Oregon  State University, as well as group exhibitions at W. GALLERY in Chicago, Truckenbrod Gallery,  First Presbyterian Church in Portland, and The Art Center in Corvallis. Their work also appeared  at the Chicago Expo with 6018 and was featured in a performance at the Chinese American  Museum.

Accessibility

The Heritage Museum of Asian Art's Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street.

If you have any programming questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with or .info@heritageasianart.org312-842-8884