Join us for a reading and book signing of Bee Umbrella Sky: The Miao Legend of Batik in Guizhou, China with Kuen Kuen Spichiger!
In an ancient time, ten old men went to work creating the sky and the land. Yet the sky was not strong enough, and it collapsed. . . . They needed an umbrella under the sky instead and asked Goddess Washuang to make one. Clever and good with her hands, Washuang gathered pure white clouds from the sky to weave a very long cloth umbrella.
In 2008, Kuen Kuen Spichiger made a five month trip to Guizhou, China. Fascinated by the batik works of the Miao, she lived with the villagers, learning their batik process.
This event is free to attend. Seats available for 40 participants, first come, first served. Children and all ages are welcome.
Presenter: Kuen Kuen Spichiger
Location: Arbutus Folk School, 705 4th Ave E., Olympia, WA 98506
Date: Sunday, 6/8/2025, 1:00-1:45pm
Cost: Free
If you are interested in learning the batik process, register for one of Kuen's batik classes, which are taking place the same weekend as the book reading. Learn more and register: Guihou Batik for Youth (Ages 8-14) and Guizhou Batik (Ages 15 and up)
