Self Help Graphics & Art is offering a series of Día de los Muertos community art workshops beginning this Saturday.
Participants will get a chance to create papel picado, paper flowers, and calaca and marigold magnets and honor loved ones through creative traditions.
Led by Self Help Graphics teaching artists, the free, family-friendly workshops are held each October leading up to the annual Día de los Muertos celebration, which this year, will take place at the East LA Civic Center Park on Nov. 1.
The celebration — held in partnership with the office of LA County Board Supervisor Hilda Solis — will feature traditional altars honoring community members, including those lost by systemic violence and the recent fires in Los Angeles.
How to join:
The first workshop will be held at In the Making located at 4024 E Cesar E. Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 12-3 p.m. Register on Eventbrite.
The other three workshops will be at the East Los Angeles County Library at 4837 E 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA.
- Date: Saturday, October 11, 12-3 p.m. Register on Eventbrite.
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 12-3 p.m. Register on Eventbrite.
- Date: Saturday, October 25, 12-3 p.m. Register on Eventbrite.
To learn more about Self Help Graphics’ Día de los Muertos programs, including the annual celebration, visit their website: https://www.selfhelpgraphics.com/diadelosmuertos