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Celebrate el Día de los Muertos with the Arts Council of Princeton! Join us for free outdoor workshops to learn about this culturally rich holiday and the traditional folk arts associated with Day of the Dead.

Mexican Tin Art, or hojalatas, is the embossing of soft metal into elegant, delicate works of art. For Day of the Dead, learn how to make and decorate metal in various traditional designs, such as calaveras and hearts. You’ll also have the opportunity to loan your artwork to the Arts Council of Princeton to be displayed in a public installation in town!

Ages 7+. Workshops will be led by Veronica Olivares Weber and ACP Artistic Director Maria Evans.

Workshop is free and open to the public! Space is limited — REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/170329003635

El Día de los Muertos is observed in Mexico and throughout the world this time of year, where family and friends gather to remember and honor those who have died. Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars using sugar skulls, marigolds, and favorite foods of the deceased to celebrate their lives.

Additional Day of the Dead workshops:

• October 16 — Papel Picado & Paper Flowers
• October 23 — Nichos & Calaberas
• October 30 — Day of the Dead Workshop Sampler with Child & Caregiver

This series is generously supported by the Princeton University Program in Latin American Studies and the Global History Lab of Princeton University.