LACMA Decorative Objects Come From All Over World

This week the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., inaugurates its three-part Sunday-for-the-family program with “Objects Tell a Story,” a look at decorative objects from around the world. Events are planned from 1 to 5 p.m., and families can take in several.

Tours of the permanent collection will focus on decorative arts. Docents will gear their chats to children and parents. All the activities are appropriate for children in preschool through grade school, who must attend with their parents.

The highlight of the afternoon is expected to be the sawdust rug, which will be created in the center court by a Guatemalan artist. Sawdust in the rugs is tinted different colors and then arranged into pictures in a traditional art form. This is especially popular during Holy Week in Guatemala, when the carpets are created in public areas. Families may help make the rug.

The Theater of the Puppets will perform “Summer Fiesta” in English and Spanish. Families may also participate in the writing of a group poem. All events are free with museum admission: $3 for adults, 75 cents for children ages 6-12.

The series continues Aug. 28 with “Pictures of People,” and Part 3, on Sept. 25, will focus on the ancient world. Information: (213) 857-6139.

Send items at least two weeks before event (Saturday and Sunday events only) to Family Spots, View Section, Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Square, Los Angeles 90053. Phone calls will not be accepted. All items must include dates, times, exact address, phone number and ticket prices.