Hojalata Art Workshop: Celebrate Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month!
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 10am - 12pm
Location
This workshop is located at Petrichor Collective Studios
131 E Lincoln Avenue, Suite C, Fort Collins, CO 80524
On the corner of Lincoln and Willow
Park in the lot off Willow and head downstairs to the courtyard suite
Details
Join Liz Ortiz of Mad Hare Press for a hands-on Hojalata Workshop and explore Mexican tin art to create unique decorative pieces!
With guidance from Liz, you’ll learn traditional techniques of embossing and painting on tin to create your own unique decorative pieces.
Workshop Overview:
During this 2-hour workshop, participants will:
Introduction to Hojalata: Learn about the history and cultural significance of Mexican tin art.
Tools and Materials: Get familiar with the essential tools and materials used in hojalata, including tin sheets, embossing tools, and vibrant paints.
Techniques: Receive step-by-step instructions on how to cut, emboss, and paint tin to create stunning art pieces.
Hands-On Practice: Create your own hojalata art piece, with personalized guidance from Liz Ortiz.
Take Home Your Art: Leave the workshop with a beautiful, hand-crafted tin art piece and the skills to continue creating hojalata at home.
This event is produced by an outside organization and is unaffiliated with the Downtown Development Authority. The DDA website serves as a marketing outlet for events and promotions occurring inside the Downtown boundary. For questions regarding the event, please contact the event producer.
