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Ofrenda Workshop: Calavera Painting

Taught by Lety Alvarez

Community Workshop: Open to all – no Duke affiliation required!

During this workshop the students will learn about the importance of the calaveras in the ofrenda for the Day of the Dead as well as the function of the Alebrijes in the Altar.

We will paint a 5 inches rock like a Calavera and will decorated following the designs used for Mexican artisans to paint alebrijes.

This workshop will be held in Spanish and English.

Meet the Instructor

Lety Alvarez

Leticia Alvarez is a Mexican artist; she studied Art at the University of Monterrey (UDEM), and participated on numerous exhibitions. Leticia got a Master degree in Education through Art, from …

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