- Registration Deadline
Friday, October 14, 2016 at 4:00pm - Saturday, October 15, 2016
- 10:00am – 4:00pm
- MAWA, 611 Main Street
Saturday, October 15, 10am - 4pm & Saturday October 22, 1-4pm
Alebrijes are supernatural animals, sculpted in papier maché. They were first created in Mexico City in the 1930s by artist Pedro Linares, based on a fever-inspired dream. Today in Mexico, Alebrijes have become known as creatures who protect people from evil spirits and sickness. Roman will teach Linares’s technique on a smaller scale. During the workshop she will lead each participant in using papier maché to make their own Alebrije. The first day will involve sculpting the body shape (please bring a lunch!), and the second day painting.
$25 includes materials. Spaces limited.
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Alejandra Diaz Roman holds Decorative and Graphic Designer diplomas from the Technologic Center, Coyoacan, Mexico, and has lived in Winnipeg since 2000. Her works have been exhibited in Mexico City and are held in private collections in Mexico and Canada. Roman has taught people of all ages through workshops and classes offered in her studio, “La Casa del Alebrije,” and numerous residencies in schools. Her mission is to create unique art programs designed to nourish and encourage creativity while incorporating recycled and reused materials.