World Crafts and Cultures (6-12)
Greeley Options 2026-2027
Mrs. Mandi Wiles
mwiles@aurorak12.org
Our world is home to rich cultural diversity with unique customs and meaningful traditions. Join me as we embark on an earth-traveling expedition and learn about the world crafts and cultures of Asia and Oceania, Africa and the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. This class will enhance your geography and artistic skills as we step into various cultural experiences. Get your passport ready! Adventure awaits!
Here’s the breakdown of our itinerary:
Quarter 1: Asian and Oceania:
China
Japan
Indonesia
Vietnam
Australia
Quarter 2: Africa and The Middle East
Ghana
Morocco
Egypt
Kenya
Turkey
Quarter 3: Europe
Scotland
France
Greece
Sweden
Ukraine (if time allows)
Quarter 4: The Americas
Peru
Guatemala
Canada
Brazil
USA/Navajo (if time allows)
I’m looking forward to traveling with you! :)
Project List:
Quarter 1: Asia and Oceania
China: Chinese Jianzhi
Japan: Japanese Gyotaku Prints and Origami
Indonesia: Indonesian (simulated) Batik Wax Resist
Vietnam: Vietnamese Floral Landscapes
Australia: Australian Aboriginal Dot Painting
Quarter 2: Africa and The Middle East
Ghana: Adinkra Cloth Stamping
Morocco: Moroccan Mosaic Tiles
Egypt: Egyptian Cartouche Metal Tooling
Kenya: Maasai Paper Beads
Turkey: Ebru Water Marbling
Quarter 3: Europe
Scotland: Scottish Tartan Weaving
France: French Gothic Stained Glass
Greece: Greek Clay Amphora Relief
Sweden: Swedish Dala Horse
Ukraine: Petrykivka Folk Art Paintings
Quarter 4: The Americas
Peru: Arilleras Quilting
Guatemala: Guatemalan Miniature Pocket Dolls
Canada: Haida Totem Wood Embossing
Brazil: Brazilian Carnival Headdresses
USA: Navajo Sand Painting