【推荐2】Embroidery (刺绣)：Drawing with Thread

In this creative art class, students will learn the rich history of embroidery and how to use it in unexpected and contemporary ways.

What to Expect

A variety of stitches (针法) and techniques will be taught, with an emphasis on embroidery as a drawing medium. Textile arts from the museum’s collection will be used for inspiration of students’ own artworks.

Class Timeline

This class meets every Wednesday from February 1 to February 22 at 10 am-12 pm.

·Class 1: Come to class with a short quote, saying, or even music lyrics in mind to embroider. We will dive into making these words come alive through embroidery.

·Class 2: We will take a short tour of the museum to look at embroidery artworks for inspiration and then will learn and practice some fun embroidery stitches.

·Class 3: Students will have time to complete their first project. We will also look at the usual contemporary embroidery of artist Jenny Hart and think about ideas for our final work.

·Class 4: Students will draw an image onto fabric and make it come alive with embroidery, using basic stitches (essentially drawing with thread!).

Pricing

·Member: $ 205

·Student:$ 205

·Non-Member: $ 240

·Museum Friends: $ 190

NOTE: Museum Friends is an add-on membership that allows members the opportunity to deepen their museum involvement.

About the Educator

Charis Lillene Fleshner is a conceptual mixed media artist, currently teaching art at Aims Community College and showing work nationally.

【推荐3】Explore the wonders of San Francisco’s landmarks as you visit Coit Tower, Crissy Field, Fort Point and Lands End, each offering unique views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Coit Tower

Coit Tower offers breathtaking 360-degree views of San Francisco and the bay, including the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. The best views are enjoyed from the observation deck, which is easily accessible by elevator. To access the elevator, there is a fee of $ 7.

Crissy Field

Crissy Field, south of the Golden Gate Bridge in the Presidio, is a beautiful spot with walking and cycling trails, Rebuilt in 2001, it offers wonderful views of the bridge, picnic areas and a small sandy beach loved by families. Visitors can enjoy lunch at the Warming Hut, Beach Hut Cafe or House of Air.

Fort Point

To get a close view of the Golden Gate Bridge, visit Fort Point. Near Crissy Field, this brick fort from the Civil War era can be accessed through Marine Drive park. Even though Fort Point didn’t see any military action, the bridge’s chief engineer, Joseph Strauss, redesigned it to ensure the fort’s preservation as a “fine example of the mason’s art”.

Lands End

Lands End, near Lincoln Park, provides a perfect view of the Golden Gate Bridge Visitors can walk along a paved sidewalk near the 17th hole of the Lincoln Park Municipal Golf Course. Along the way, you’ll find benches and great photo spots to enjoy the bridge’s beauty.

【推荐1】Here are some of the best shopping malls in the world.

Mall of America (Minnesota, the United States)

It isn’t just a shopping center; it’s a destination. There are more than 520 stores,50 restaurants, more than 30 specialty (特产) food stores, 14 movie screens, a park, an aquarium, and other unique attractions like the LEGO Imagination Center. The mall is so large that it has its own Visitor’s Guide.

West Edmonton Mall (Alberta, Canada)

The mall describes itself as “the greatest indoor show on earth”. With over 800 stores, over 100 restaurants, an amusement park with roller coasters, a water park, a skating court, themed attractions, and hotels, you can spend your entire vacation within its walls. Shoppers at the West Edmonton Mall can enjoy everything from educational displays to dance parties.

Ala Moana (Hawaii, the United States)

Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, the mall owns a variety of unique features. It is the largest open-air mall. Swinging palm trees (棕桐树) and beautiful Hawaiian sun add to the atmosphere. Creating a Hawaiian experience seems to be part of its appeal because it offers a variety of events including daily classes, Hula shows, live Hawaiian music, and more. While you’re there, also make sure to check out the Art Walk — a multi-million dollar collection of art.

Galleria Vittorio Emmanuel(Milan, Italy)

If antique (古老的) and period art is your thing, the Galleria Vitoria Emmanuele is a not-to-be-missed stop on your journey. Topped with glass round roofs, this masterpiece in architecture has interesting and significant history. Thought as one of the world’s best shopping destinations, it is definitely known mostly for its ancient and splendid architecture, brand name stores, and historical significance.

【推荐2】The Burj Khalifa, Dubai

The Burj Khalifa is the tallest man-made structure in the world. It is located in Dubai, which is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Burj khalifa is a skyscraper that has hotels, apartments, restaurants, and office space inside it.

The skyscraper is 828 meters tall, and it has more than 160 floors. There is an observation deck on the 124^th floor and another one on the 148^th floor. From the observation decks, visitors have an incredible view of the city and the Persian Gulf.

An architect from the US, named Adrian Smith, designed the building. Smith has designed many famous buildings around the world in places like China, Korea, the UK, Saudi Arabia, and the US. Workers from more than 100 countries helped to build the structure. They included people from India, Pakistan, and the Philippines.

It took six years to build the skyscraper. Construction workers began their work in January 2004. First, they had to dig a huge hole in the ground to create the building’s foundation. It took just over a year to get the ground ready. The workers started to build the tower in March 2005. More than a year later, in June 2006, the workers reached the 50^th level. Seven months after that, they reached the 100^th level. By July 2007, the skyscraper had 141 floors and passed the previous tallest building in the world to become the new tallest building. At the time, the tallest building was Taipei 101. However, the Burj Khalifa did not officially become the world’s tallest building until after it opened two and a half years later. There was a big launch ceremony to celebrate the opening of the building in January 2010.

The Burj Khalifa is just one of Dubai’s famous sights. The city has become a popular place for tourists in recent years, and it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Middle East. Millions of tourists from around the world visit it every year.

【推荐3】For thousands of years， buildings have been used to show off power and wealth, to honor leaders or religions, and to stretch the limits of architecture.Since the 19th century,high- rise buildings have sprung up all over the world, showing the modern architecture wonders.

The Empire State Building

The Empire State Building, a 102-story building, was completed in New York in 1931 and was the tallest in the world until 1971.While the Empire State Building was built to be an office building, it still draws millions of tourists each year for overlooking New York.It is currently admired for its green architecture initiatives, in an effort to be a more energy-efficient and eco-friendly green building.

The Jin Mao Building

Completed in 1999 and standing 420.6 meters high，the Jin Mao Building is China's tallest high rise building.Located in Pudong District of Shanghai, the Jin Mao Tower is the 8th super tall 88- floor building,   which represents the belief in Chinese culture that the number 8 brings fortune.With both modern and traditional characteristics, the Jin Mao Building is a symbol and landmark of Shanghai and a must-sce for any tourist wishing for a taste of modern Shanghai.

Taipei 101

With a height of 508 meters, Taipei 101 or formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center became the world's tallest building when it was completed in 2003. Designed by C.Y.Lee &.Partners, the multi-use steel and- glass high rise was intended to prevent typhoons and earthquakes.Taipei 101 has developed into the outstanding landmark of the area, and the ideal shopping and relaxing place for locals.