In this festive Ti Atis workshop, artist Nathalie Jean-Baptiste teaches little artists how to create their very own Haitian fanal lantern for the holiday season!
Join Haitian artist and storyteller Nathalie Jean-Baptiste for a hands-on children’s workshop that celebrates the spirit of Haiti’s Christmas season. Young participants will create their own fanals, handcrafted paper lanterns that traditionally light up Haitian streets during the holidays.
This festive Ti Atis session offers an exciting way to learn about the history and cultural significance of these vibrant lanterns. Discover the light and beauty of this beloved craft just in time for the holidays!
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Saturday, December 13, 2026
2-4pm
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
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Attendance is free with museum admission. Plus, as a special offer for the HCX community, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum is offering FREE admission to the HCX community!
Limit 3 tickets per family. (Tickets will be held at the counter on the day of.) Spaces limited.
RSVP while availability lasts!
If free HCX Community RSVP is no longer available on this page, please purchase a ticket to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum here »
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Artist Bio
Nathalie Jean-Baptiste is a Haitian painter and creative host whose work blends tradition and innovation through art and curated dining experiences. Rooted in cultural pride, her creations explore identity, spirituality, and human connection, celebrating Haitian heritage with a modern touch. She is the founder of an exclusive dining series centered on culture and storytelling, a former Guggenheim Learning Through Art resident teaching artist in NYC public schools, and the author of Trogon’s Song of Hope, a children’s book about Haiti’s national bird, the Hispaniolan Trogon.
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About Ti Atis
This session of Ti Atis is made possible with support from Diaspora Community Services’ Haitian Response Initiative Provider Project from the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.
Ti Atis returns to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a new season of interactive youth and family programming! Ti Atis (Little Artists) engages youth of Haitian descent and their peers with Haitian history and heritage via the arts, giving young people the tools to build an inclusive and culturally informed future as they learn about diverse art forms from professional Haitian artists.
Mark your calendars! Happening on the second Saturday of every month from November 2026 to May 2027. Stay tuned for the full lineup of teaching artists.
