Chinese folk art, known as "the small skills of carving insects," differs from artworks produced by skilled or highly educated Chinese artisans. Folk art is defined as works that are created by ordinary citizens and that often are items designed for personal use. The designation, "the small skills of carving insects," occurred as a result of the simple tools, knives, and scissors utilized to create this type of artwork. Activities contained in this packet were designed to assist exhibition viewers in learning about the vitality of these art pieces, which is derived from their simplicity, boldness, color, and symbolic meanings. Knowledge of this symbolism can help students understand the hopes, fears, joys, and sorrows that characterize the daily lives of rural China residents. The included activity sheets contain lessons about the use of: (1) motifs; (2) symbols; (3) homonyms; (4) legends; (5) different types of art materials; and (6) folk art exhibitions. Answer sheets and drawings are included. Attached is the original brochure of the Chinese folk art festival which these materials were designed to supplement. (JHP)