Hiring Yeng Cheng Yang

Hmong Baskets
Sheboygan, WI

Long Yang Yeng Cheng Yang makes beautiful yet utilitarian baskets. Using skills he learned from his father, Yeng Cheng makes traditional kawm (back baskets) and hand baskets. In an innovation due to bamboo being scarce in Wisconsin, Yeng Cheng uses plastic strips to create colorful and sturdy baskets popular for groceries, laundry, gardening and lunches. In his programs, Yeng Cheng teaches people how to make the plastic baskets. His presentations require Hmong/English translation.

Program Formats

A general presentation

Best for Ages

Middle school
Grades 6-8, ages 11-13

Costs

Artist fee:	$200
Other:	translator’s fee, $100

Program Needs:
Plastic strips

Availability:
Willing to travel throughout the state. Weekends preferred and one month notice is recommended.

Past Venues:

Wisconsin Folklife Festival, Madison, 1998
Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Washington D.C., 1998

Contact:
Yeng Cheng Yang
3034 S. 22nd
Sheboygan, WI 53081
920/889-8793

Best to contact 10 AM - 2 PM

last updated: 12/22/2011

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