DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART WORKSHOP: Box Ofrendas (Oct. 27)

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART WORKSHOP: Box Ofrendas



Saturday, Oct 27
1:00 - 5:00 PM



Plowhaus Artists' Coop
211 South 17th Street, East Nashville
$25 includes all supplies
Facilitated by Erika Johnson

bluegreenchair@gmail.com

An "ofrenda" is an altar, usually built in the home, to honor a departed loved one. We will discuss the traditional elements of a Dia de los Muertos altar (or offering), then create small personal shrines to celebrate the lives of those we have lost. The result will be a unique and personal work of art that engages both tradition and individual expression. Participants are encouraged (though not
required) to bring photographs (or photocopies) and other small items that relate to the person they wish to honor. Erika will provide a selection of wooden and metal boxes and a wide array of art supplies, tools, decorative materials and found objects. This workshop is designed for adults, but young people over 12 are welcome to participate with a grown friend or parent.

Here is a link to a useful website about the Day of the Dead and the tradition of building ofrendas:
http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/altar/altarindex.html

For inspiration on making art in a box, please see this page about Joseph Cornell:
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/cornell/