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Chinese Knotting and Foodways
Neenah, WI
 Shujin
Judy Yeh is a master at the traditional art of Chinese decorative knots. Judy
first learned to tie a knot for buttons from her grandmother in Taiwan.
She taught herself other knots and also studied with two talented
knotters in Taiwan before moving to the U.S. in 1984. Judy has led knotting projects
with
young children and adults.
 Judy is also a talented cook. Although she never was
taught to cook while living at home in Taiwan, when Judy moved to the U.S. she taught herself to cook many traditional Chinese and Taiwanese foods. One example is tsung tzu, a rice dumpling
wrapped in bamboo leaves that is traditionally served during the Dragon Boat Festival in
early summer. Judy can demonstrate many dishes and talk about the cultural significance of those foods. For
example, why is fish eaten at the Chinese New Year?
Program Formats for Chinese Knotting
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A general presentation |
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An introductory workshop |
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An in-depth workshop |
Best for Ages
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Upper elementary
Grades 3-5, ages 8-10 |
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Middle school
Grades 6-8, ages 11-13 |
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High school
Grades 9-12, ages 14-18 |
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Adults, ages 18 and up |
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Mixed audiences of any age |
Costs
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Artist fee: |
$100 per 2-hour program (negotiable) |
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Expenses: |
reimbursement for supplies & travel |
Program Needs:
table and chair
Program Formats for Chinese Foodways
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A general presentation |
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An introductory workshop |
Best for Ages
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Early elementary
Grades K-2, ages 5-7 |
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Upper elementary
Grades 3-5, ages 8-10 |
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Middle school
Grades 6-8, ages 11-13 |
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High school
Grades 9-12, ages 14-18 |
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Adults, ages 18 and up |
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Mixed audiences of any age |
Costs
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Artist fee: |
$100 per 2-hour program |
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Expenses: |
reimbursement for supplies & travel |
Program Needs:
A stovetop or hot plate for egg rolls, dumplings or potsticker demos, and a kitchen with counter space for more in-depth workshops.
Availability:
Will travel up to one-hour from Neenah; possibly would come to Madison.
Past Venues:
Chinese Knotting
- UW-Oshkosh, April 2003
- UW-Madison, July 2002
- Washington State Arts Commission's Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program, Vancouver, WA, 1999-2000
Chinese Foodways
- Neenah Grade School Summer Enrichment Program, Summer 2000
Contact:
Shujin Judy Yeh
1121 Pendleton Rd
Neenah, WI 54956
920/720-8731
yehfamily@new.rr.com
last updated:
12/22/2011
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