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Winter Wonderland: Math Art Pop-Up Snowflake Gift Boxes

Get into the winter spirit with a magical blend of math, art, and light! Join our Math Art expert to fold and assemble laser-cut cardstock gift boxes and pop-up greeting cards inspired by intricate snowflake geometry. We will supply colorful tissue paper and sparkling fairy lights to transform your creations into glowing winter treasures — perfect for decorating or gifting!

This hands-on workshop is open to adults, teens, and youth ages 9 and up, and is suitable for all skill levels. Registration is required, and this special program is open to Greenwich Library cardholders only.

Two sessions will be offered, at 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM, each lasting approximately 45 minutes. Patrons may register for one session only.

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PROGRAM CONTACT:

Innovation Lab

203-622-7979 

innovationlab@greenwichlibrary.org

Date:
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time:
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Location:
Innovation Lab
Audience:
  Adult     Children     Everyone     Senior     Teens  
Categories:
  Art     Home and Garden     Innovation     STEAM  
Registrations open at 4:00pm Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Dr. Dong holds a M.A. in Math from the University of Pennsylvania and a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of Illinois and is the originator of topological crochet—a pioneering art form that transforms complex concepts from algebraic topology into intricate yarn sculptures. Her interdisciplinary work has received national recognition, including awards from the Mathematical Art Exhibition at the Joint Mathematics Meetings and the prestigious 2023 Einstein Mad Hat Award Grand Prize. Her paper-craft designs and her crochet forms have also been featured in The New York Times.

As an educator, Dr. Dong has taught in-person and online workshops at the National Museum of Mathematics and presented at major math-art conferences, including Bridges and the Joint Mathematics Meetings. She is currently co-authoring a book with renowned math artist Eve Torrence. Passionate about making advanced mathematical ideas accessible through hands-on creativity, she works across mediums—from yarn and paper to laser-cut and 3D-printed materials—to help others discover the beauty and playfulness of mathematics.