The Zhostovo Floral Design: Workshops in the Development of Children’s Artistry and Conversatio

The workshop is aimed at enhancing children’s development of artistic aesthetics and verbal skills. Acquaintance with one of the famous types of Russian folk designs — the Zhostovskiy podnos [Zhostovo fl oral design on metal lacquer trays] — takes place with the help of creative assignments, playing exercises, readings of stories and engaging in craftwork. During the training sessions the children receive not only new knowledge, but also the elementary skills of discourse about the object of art. The tutorial materials are accompanied by colorful illustrations. The workshop is aimed at cooperative studying workshops of either teachers or parents with children.