Event Details
Mexican Art Series I Workshop
Mon, Jul 07, 2008 at 1:00pm
Tue, Jul 08, 2008 at 1:00pm
Wed, Jul 09, 2008 at 1:00pm
Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 1:00pm
Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 1:00pm
Vita Art Center, 2040 E. Main St., Ventura
Event Description
Vita Art Center offers a Mexican Art Series I Folk Art workshop.
In this class students will learn about the folk art of Mexico. Making “repujados” we will learn the technique of emboss on soft metals and create images by using patterns and color, add volume, depth and textures on copper, aluminum and brass, we will mount the “repujado” on a wood board. Students will discuss the mythology of Mexican art and then create “Alebrijes”; fantastical creatures made out of wood and decorated with vibrant colors, first originated in a small town in the state of Oaxaca, Lastly we will learn how to make “retablos” also known as “exvotos” a traditional Mexican votive picture on a metal sheet. We will create a scene with acrylic colors. Retablos are part of the art expression known as; “Magical Realism”. $25. material fee included in price.
Kids & Teens Ages 10 & UP
$175. Materials included in fee
Pre-Registration is required. Early registration is suggested the class is limited to 10 students. You may register online or by phone.
- Sponsored By
Vita Explorations
- More Information
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Contact: Mary Perez
Phone: 805-644-9214
Web site: http://www.vitaexplorations.com
