What does the earth and nature mean to you? Taking inspiration from the artworks in the exhibition Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment, celebrate summer and adorn yourself with paper flower garlands as we think about the ways in which we can grow and better ourselves!

Materials List:

  • Newspaper, magazines, or any type of paper
  • Scissors
  • Pencil or pen
  • Yarn, ribbon, shoelace, or any type of thicker string
  • Tape (optional)
  • Markers (optional)



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