Cowrie Shell Jewelry Crafternoon Movie
Schedule
Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
200 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States, New Mexico 88001 | Las Cruces, NM
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Join us to create Cowrie Shell Jewelry while everyone watches the Academy Award-winning film for Best Animated Film and Best Original Music in 2020. Cowrie shells have played a crucial role in Black history as a symbol of wealth, power, and cultural identity. They served as talismans, sources of protection, and a means of resistance to oppression. Whether in the form of a necklace, bracelet, or hair adornment, cowrie shells are a reminder of the history, struggle, and triumphs of African heritage. Supplies for crafting Cowrie pieces and other types of jewelry will be provided to support a range of creative expression.
The film is the story of Joe Gardner, a middle school music teacher whose dream is to play jazz, who accidentally has his soul sent to the "Great Before," a realm where souls develop personalities before going to Earth; he teams up with a cynical soul named 22 to find a way back, learning profound lessons about the meaning of life, passion, and the simple joys of living, rather than just achieving a single purpose, throughout their adventure.
A powerful narrative that celebrates Black joy found in the pursuit of one's passions, making it a landmark in Pixar's storytelling and a positive influence on young viewers of color.
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