Come join the tradition, learn to create handcrafted paper flowers in preparation for the this years Dia De Los Muertos celebration at Self Help Graphics & Art. This workshop is open to all ages and families.

Learn to create your very own calavera mask. Come paper mache your mask one Saturday, come back the following to paint and glitter it!

You will decorate colorful calaca masks in this hands-on arts workshop. These festive masks will be used during the parade to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. You will use lots of different colors of tempura paints! Be prepared to get some paint on your clothes!

Instructors: Becky Cortez is a Tejana, and she loves art. She thinks that it's important for the youth to participate in community arts programs, like those available at S.H.G. Becky is an elementary school teacher, and she uses art to help her students excel in learning.

Ages: All
Price: Free (all supplies provided by SHG)
Days: Every Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The workshop will present papel picado to students using simple techniques to create traditional papel picado panels and banners. At the end of the workshop, students will have prepared panels to be displayed at SHGÌs Dia de los Muertos celebration. Parents are encouraged to attend classes with their child.

Instructor: Heidi Gutierrez is a Los Angeles native whose interest in papel picado began as a hobby while watching Dodger games on the weekends. Her interests has grown and has created papel picado banners for numerous celebrations for family, friends and neighbors to enjoy!

Ages: All
Price: Free (all supplies provided by SHG)
Days: Every Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.