Saturday, October 17· 11am– 3pm
Hands-On Traditions: The Art of Papel Picado & Silk Flowers
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Create vibrant and unique silk flowers to wear and take home, and discover the medicinal plants and botanical traditions that inspire Bronx-based teaching artist Blanka Amezkua. Join the artist in learning the traditional Mexican art of papel picado by creating miniature decorative banners. These hands-on workshops
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offer a fun and meaningful opportunity for families to explore creativity together while learning about rich cultural traditions. We look forward to welcoming you for a month of creativity, learning, and celebration! Blanka Amezkua is a Mexican-American contemporary artist, fusing and combining many diverse and seemingly disparate elements into bold, colorful art. Learn more about her work here.