Mayan Worry Dolls

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School-Age Children
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Worry dolls (also called trouble dolls; in Spanish, Muñeca quitapena) are small, hand-made dolls that originate from Guatemala. According to legend, Guatemalan children tell their worries to the Worry Dolls, placing them under their pillow when they go to bed at night. By morning the dolls have gifted them with the wisdom and knowledge to eliminate their worries.

We'll create a version of these dolls using clothespins, yarn, and fabric. This program is for kids and their adult.