Teaching cultural traditions: art of Laos

The writer describes her experience of teaching students in Phoenix, Arizona, about the art of Laos. After briefly describing the history of the Lao community in Phoenix, she discusses the community collaboration that made possible the creation of art lesson plans for both Lao children and non-Lao children in the city. She then describes studio activities that focused on Lao weaving and on drawing, painting, and mixed media. The writer also outlines the challenges associated with teaching cultural traditions and discusses the art of Laos and multicultural education.