Day of the death Art Workshops

Day of the Death Celebration

Come join us for a day filled with colorful traditions and festivities to honor and remember our loved ones who have passed. This in-person event will feature decorated altars, sugar skull painting, traditional food and drinks, and live music!

For this celebratory event, we are coming together as a community to offer three workshops using art to remember and honor remembering and honoring those who are no longer with us.
Mask Making Workshop
Duration: 1 hour
Materials:
•⁠ ⁠Vibrant Acrylic Markers for bold designs
•⁠ ⁠Colored Pencils for intricate details and shading
•⁠ ⁠Paper Mask Templates to spark creativity

What to Expect: Join our mask-making workshop and unleash your creativity! With the materials we provide, you'll craft a unique and colorful mask to showcase your expression. Our workshop fee covers all necessary materials, including masks and paints.

Take Home: Your very own, one-of-a-kind mask, blending creativity and self-expression!
Painting Catrinas
Duration: 1 hour
Materials:
•⁠ ⁠Vibrant Acrylic Markers for bold designs
•⁠ ⁠Colored Pencils for intricate details and shading
•⁠ ⁠Paper Catrinas Templates to spark creativity

What to Expect: In our workshop, we will learn about the Mexican traditions of catrinas and why they matter. We will unleash your creativity by beautifying the skeletons. It's a fun and unique experience to talk about death and the meaning of ancient traditions. Our workshop fee covers all necessary materials, including Catrinas and paints.

Take Home: Your very own, one-of-a-kind catrina, blending creativity and self-expression!
Autumn Cyanotype 101
Duration: 1 hour
Materials:
•⁠ Cyanotype paper and color inks
•⁠ ⁠Inspiring crafts, negatives and plants to let your imagination flow
• Glass frames and UV lights

What to Expect: Embrace the changing seasons with our autumn cyanotype workshop led by artist and environmentalist Ana Santos. Learn to make bewitching sun prints using various materials evoking the energy of fall. You will never look at those leaves on the ground in quite the same way after this enchanting workshop! Feel free to bring leaves, flowers or negatives to explore

Take Home: Your very own prints!

Daniel Valle is a dynamic NYC artist renowned for his innovative approach to painting, mixed media, and cultural inspiration from his Mexican heritage. He seamlessly blends traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics, creating captivating visual narratives and celebrating his rich cultural identity. Valle's work often explores identity, community, and heritage themes, reflecting personal experiences and broader cultural reflections and observations. He is a passionate advocate for Mexican art, and he seeks to inspire others through creative expression, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation of our cultural roots and stories. His work goes from mask-making to large-scale sculptures and theater production. He has created a unique and significant voice as an immigrant artist in New York City. Learn more

Leti Valle is a multi-talented painter, illustrator, and tattoo artist celebrated for her unique brand, Jaguar Ink. With a vibrant style that fuses bold colors and intricate designs, Leti draws inspiration from nature, mythology, and personal experiences. Her artwork reflects her passion for storytelling and connection, whether on canvas or skin. Leti's tattoos are not just art but expressions of identity and empowerment, crafted with meticulous care. Through Jaguar Ink, she has built a community that celebrates culture and authenticity, inspiring others to embrace their individual stories and journeys. View her work

Ana Santos is a dynamic artist and cultural ambassador renowned for his innovative approach to painting and mixed media. Drawing inspiration from his Mexican heritage, he seamlessly blends traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics, creating captivating visual narratives celebrating cultural identity. Valle's work often explores identity, community, and heritage themes, reflecting personal experiences and broader societal observations. As a passionate advocate for Mexican art, he seeks to inspire others through creative expression, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation within the art community. His commitment to pushing artistic boundaries makes him a significant voice in contemporary art. Learn more

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