Thanks to funding provided by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, K Space Contemporary is offering Dia de los Muertos themed workshops throughout the month of October. All workshops are at K Space Contemporary, 415D Starr Street, Downtown Corpus Christi.  Please call 887-6834 to reserve your spot!

Thanks to funding provided by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, K Space Contemporary is offering Dia de los Muertos themed workshops throughout the month of October.  Workshops are open to all ages. Free to children 14 and under; must be accompanied by a paying adult. All workshops are at K Space Contemporary, 415D Starr Street, Downtown Corpus Christi.  Please call 887-6834 to reserve your spot!

 

2012 DIA DE LOS MUERTOS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Saturday October 6th & Sunday October 7th @ 10am – 2pm

La Catrina by Kaffie Middle School students

Workshop #1:   Papier-Mâché & Sugar Skulls:  This workshop introduces students to techniques of Papier-mâché utilizing recycled paper, cardboard and other materials to create flowers or La Calavera Catrina (The Elegant Skull). Then, learn the art of making authentic sugar skulls that are a delightful decorating for any ofrenda. All supplies included.  Tuition: $20 age 15 and up  ($15 for K Space members). Kids age 14 and under are FREE!

Instructor: Amorette Garza

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FRIDAY NIGHT – OCTOBER 12, 2012, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Pinata by Carroll HS Art Class in 2011

Workshop #2:  Papier-Mâché Masks & Margaritas!!!

This workshop offers a great night of Mask making and Margaritas in preparation of the Dia De Los Muertos Festival. The workshop will introduce adults to techniques of Papier-mâché utilizing recycled paper, cardboard and other materials to create authentic masks that can be worn for the festival in downtown Corpus Christi. Delicious hand-made Margaritas will be served to those ages 21 and up. Kids age 14 and under are FREE with paid adult. 
Instructor: Diana Byers

Member/Non-Member

Adult Member Rate $30.00 USD Adult Non-Member Rate $35.00 USD

Saturday, October 13th @ 10 am – 2pm

Workshop #3:  Skeleton Puppets & Papel Picado

Learn the parts of the skeleton in English and Spanish as we discuss the meaning behind this holiday and why skeletons play an important role in the celebration. Students will also learn the decorative craft of Papel Picado, cut/pierced paper banners. All supplies included.  Tuition: $20 age 15 and up  ($15 for K Space members).  Kids age 14 and under are FREE! Instructors:  Erika McIlnay and Angela Schwengler

Member/Non-Member

Member Rate $15.00 USD Non-Member Rate $20.00 USD

 

Saturday, October 20th @ 10am – 2pm

Workshop #4:  La Calavera Linocut Lotería Cards & Matchbox Shrines

This workshop introduces relief printing on handmade personalized Lotería cards. Lotería is a Mexican game of chance. In the second part of the workshop,  participants will make a decorative matchbox that can be used on an altar.  Tuition: $20 age 15 and up  ($15 for K Space members). Kids age 14 and under are FREE!

Instructor: Julia Curran

Member/Non-Member

Member Rate $15.00 USD Non-Member Rate $20.00 USD

 

Workshop #5:  Altar Boxes & Sugar Cookie Decorating- FREE WORKSHOP!!!

During Dia de los Muertos, family members honor their deceased with ofrendas (offerings).  Ofrendas may consist of photographs, bread, other foods, flowers, toys and other symbolic offerings. Learn traditional altar building in this workshop. Decorative supplies are included, however, participants will need to bring a shoebox.  You may also want to bring personal items such as photos and other symbolic items to personalize your altar.  Sugar cookie decorating also included.  This workshop is FREE and OPEN TO ALL AGES.   Call 887-6834 to reserve your spot.  (If no one has signed up, this workshop will be canceled after 4 pm on Friday Oct. 26th.)

Instructor:  Manuel Saenz & Tinker Floyd

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