Latino Heritage Month: Making Alter Boxes

Program Type:

Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation

Age Group:

All Ages
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Event Details

Decorate a small shadow box altar to learn how to prepare and set up a traditional altar for Mexican Day of the Dead. We will provide material and instruction to help you create an altar in celebration of your departed loved ones. You may dedicate the Ofrenda to one or more loved ones. Gather up small objects that represent the persons hobbies, likes, and personality-we will provide a selection.You are encouraged to bring small copies of photos of the loved ones. You may also add these objects after the workshop. It will be a fun creative experience.

 

 

 

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