4:30 PM: Not a Creature Was Stirring: Thomas Nast’s Christmas Animals & Interactive Ornament Making at Venue 21A, Macculloch Hall, Nast Center Hall Gallery
Explore the beloved animal symbolism in the Christmas artwork of Thomas Nast (1840-1902). Nast, a devoted animal lover, frequently featured his pets, from mice and cats to dogs and reindeer, in his festive illustrations. Discover his whimsical images of animals acting as toys, resting by the fire, or flying through the Christmas Eve sky! Then, unleash your creativity by making a take-home ornament inspired by Nast’s cherished Christmas creatures.
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Not a Creature Was Stirring: Thomas Nast’s Christmas Animals & Interactive Ornament MakingVenue 22A – Macculloch Hall, Nast Center Hall Gallery, 4:30–7:30 PM
Category: HistoryExplore the beloved animal symbolism in the Christmas artwork of Thomas Nast (1840-1902). Nast, a devoted animal lover, frequently featured his pets, from mice and cats to dogs and reindeer, in his festive illustrations. Discover his whimsical images of animals acting as toys, resting by the fire, or flying through the Christmas Eve sky! Then, unleash your creativity by making a take-home ornament inspired by Nast’s cherished Christmas creatures.