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Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Tea, Tales & Crafts with Radkikou

What's Included

  • Afternoon tea with crafts

  • Guided arts and crafts, paper doll building (straight from the book), coloring books, and story time centered on the I Belong narrative

  • The "I Belong" book, limited-edition collectible prints and toys available for purchase

Event Details

  • Saturday, September 26

  • Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

  • $125 per adult and $65 per child, plus tax and gratuity

Radkikou began as a single sculpture, made by a mother for her son. It grew into eight characters, each carrying a lesson learned from real friendships — travel, presence, time, flow, connection, heart. The thread running through all of them is simple: you belong, wherever you are.

 

Radkikou "I Belong" is a magical story full of adventure that holds many truths for young readers. This vivid tale is full of new explorations that shift our perspectives and views. This story is a celebration of the many forms that love, family and friendship can take. It's a testament to life's unpredictability and the endless adventures that await us. Radkikou is 120 pages magical treasure divided into nine chapters-each dedicated to one character, ultimate guide of magic around us happiness and belonging. 

 

I Belong is now sold at Barnes & Noble — but this event is not a book signing. It's a unique, artist-led experience that exists to let children (and the adults who love them) step inside that world for an afternoon, as participants in a story rather than readers of one. 

Radkikou was born as a toy I sculpted by hand for my son Tristian.  It brought me such a joy that it expanded into the creation of new characters, inspired by my friends in New York and the valuable life lessons they gifted me.   At the time, Tristian and I would go on a daily walk to the sculpture garden near our apartment in Brooklyn. As a sculptor, this place made me feel at home and reminded me of my studies at Academy of Art in Prague. 

 

These monumental sculptures become the setting for these beloved characters. That was the moment Radkikou's story began to emerge. Suddenly there was a Bambulinou, who can create a visionary travel bubble. Editulinou, who teaches you how to travel with your mind.  Joselinou, who opens your heart. Michelinou, who holds the power of time. Lindulinou, who teaches you how to flow. Fionulinou, who connects the generations. Ruminulinou, who lives in the present moment.  And lastly Alexinou, who safely brings our explores back home. 

 

From this idea of making a special toy for my son arose a whole fantastical world that has taken even me by surprise.  In the telling of this tale, it is my hope to remind us that no matter our age or situation, we are all on a journey of exploration. Together, we discover that we always belong, wherever we may be.

Price does not include tax or gratuity.

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