Soda Can Mosaics with Mosaicoarte

Schedule

Sat Dec 06 2025 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

1754 N Kimball Ave | Chicago, IL

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Learn how to make mosaics from old soda cans with Norma Rios- Sierra! All supplies provided.
About this Event

Workshop Description

Participants will repurpose aluminum cans to create colorful mosaics. Bring your own cans and incorporate a personal touch!

Accessibility Note

This workshop involves hammering, and there will be loud noise in the space.

Materials Provided:

  • Hammers
  • Finishing nails
  • Aluminum cans
  • Scissors
  • Xacto knives
  • Scrap wood
  • Protective gloves
  • Ear plugs

Meet Norma Rios-Sierra

Norma Rios-Sierra grew up in Logan Square, Chicago. Norma's work consists of stained glass and mosaics and is often inspired by her experience as a Mexican immigrant. Norma's most recent work embodies community, unity and the idea that we all belong and deserve to feel welcome and safe.

Getting there

Free street parking is available outside the WasteShed, but spots may be limited so please plan accordingly. The Kimball bus stops directly outside our doors!

Documentation

Your participation in a WasteShed program constitutes implied consent to be photographed, and for those images to be utilized by The WasteShed for educational, fundraising, and marketing purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know and we’ll be happy to respect your wishes.


Mosaicos de latas de refresco con Mosaicoarte

¡Crean mosaicos de latas de refresco con Norma Ríos-Sierra! Aprendan a reciclar latas de refresco usadas y convertirlas en hermosos mosaicos.

Descripción del taller

Los participantes reutilizarán latas de aluminio para crear mosaicos coloridos. ¡Traigan sus propias latas y denles un toque personal!

Nota de accesibilidad

Este taller implica martillar y habrá mucho ruido en el espacio.

Materiales proporcionados:

Martillos

Clavos de acabado

Latas de aluminio

Tijeras

Cuchillos de precisión

Restos de madera

Guantes de protección

Tapones para los oídos

Presentando Norma Ríos-Sierra

Norma Ríos-Sierra creció en Logan Square, Chicago. Su obra, compuesta por vitrales y mosaicos, se inspira a menudo en su experiencia como migrante mexicana. Su obra más reciente representa la comunidad, la unidad y la idea de que todos pertenecemos y merecemos sentirnos bienvenidos y seguros.

Documentación

Su participación en un programa de WasteShed implica su consentimiento implícito para ser fotografiado y para que WasteShed utilice dichas imágenes con fines educativos, de recaudación de fondos, y de marketing. Si prefiere no ser fotografiado, avise Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Eventsa un miembro del personal y con gusto respetaremos sus deseos.

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Where is it happening?

1754 N Kimball Ave, 1754 North Kimball Avenue, Chicago, United States

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Tickets

USD 28.52

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