In this two-hour workshop honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, participants will explore craft and folklore by creating an Alebrije-inspired piñata. The workshop will cover assembling a cardboard structure and traditional tissue paper decorating techniques used in piñatas.
En este taller de dos horas en honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana, los participantes explorarán la artesanía y el folclore al crear una piñata inspirada en los Alebrijes. El taller incluirá el montaje de una estructura de cartón y las técnicas tradicionales de decoración con papel de seda utilizadas en las piñatas.
Diana Benavidez is a Binational artist from the San Diego/Tijuana border region. Her art practice explores piñata-making as a method of expression and storytelling. Diana builds piñatas that reflect her experiences growing up as Latinx in the Mexican-American militarized border. Her work is characterized by introducing materials not commonly found in traditional piñatas such as media and gadgets.
Admission/Cost: $40
Location:
ArtReach San Diego
2399 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
Saturday, September 23 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
