In celebration of February as Black History Month, the College of Staten Island is hosting an African puppet-making workshop.
Artist and anthropologist Vickie Fremont will delight audiences with easy-to-follow tutorials on how to turn everyday junk into one-of-a-kind puppets. Participants in this cross-cultural art event will also learn about the history and society of the people who first created these wondrous dolls.
College of Staten Island [2800 Victory Blvd. near Christopher Lane; (718) 982-2597] Feb. 16, 1:30 pm; Free. For info, visit www.csitoday.com.
