Edmonia Lewis-Inspired Soap Carving

In-person event
Location: Create Space Studios

Included with admission

Sculptor Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907) was the first Black and Indigenous (Mississauga) artist to achieve international fame. Create a soap carving inspired by her vivid, lifelike marble sculptures, and be sure to visit her works and learn about her life in Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone, on view starting February 14.

Regular Drop-in Art Making is held in person Friday–Sunday and holiday Mondays in our Create Space studios. Friday art making is recommended for ages 10 and up, while weekend and holiday activities are suitable for ages 4 and up. Activities are created and led by PEM art educators.

You may also like the following events from Peabody Essex Museum:

• This Saturday, 29th November, 01:00 pm, Forest Shakers in Salem
• Next Friday, 5th December, 10:30 am, PEM Pals: The Amazing Sarong in Salem
• Next Friday, 5th December, 03:00 pm, Caribou Ornaments in Salem

Also check out other Arts events in Salem.