Sugar skull class at Artspace, Shreveport, on Sat, Oct 6, 11 am to 1 pm, to be confected by Conchita Iglesias-McElwee

Ofrendas by Conchita Iglesias-McElwee, Artspace, S' port
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As the Dia de los Muertos exhibit continues at Artspace, 710 Texas St, the workshop schedule includes, for Sat, Oct 6:

10:00 am - 2:00 pm: ¡SUPER SATURDIA! - $5.00

Mexican Candle Making 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mosaic Tile Creation 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sugar Skull Creations 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

11:00 am - 1:00 pm: ¡DIA! Cultural Storytelling with Joanna Ballard -¡FREE!

The sugar skull session is to be led by Conchitas Iglesias-McElwee, a Dia artist of considerable standing. The ofrendas she created to honor Frida Kahlo in the current display at Artspace is one of the most dramatic ones in the building. Monumental, highly-detailed and filled with characters, it rewards an extended visit.

Artspace schedule.
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