Haitian artist and storyteller Nathalie Jean-Baptiste leads this engaging children’s workshop combining storytelling, live music, and hands-on artmaking. The program begins with a reading of Trogon’s Song of Hope accompanied by live drumming. In the story, we meet Trogon, the national bird of Haiti and his new friends.
Then, take part in a simple block printing workshop inspired by the birds, foliage, and natural themes. Using various materials—styrofoam plates, pencils, and paint—children create their own prints while learning the basics of printmaking. This workshop encourages imagination, creativity, and sensory engagement through story, rhythm, and art.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
2-4pm
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
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Attendance free with museum admission.
Limited number of free tickets provided to the HCX community.
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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
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 2025 to May 2026.
