Monday – Friday, July 7 – 11, 9 am – 3 pm
Celebrate Mexican cultural craft through fiber art! Explore the history of Alebrijes, a folkloric spirit animal which originated in Mexico, and create unique patterns with a fabric version of Papel Picado. Youth ages 7-12 yrs will create works using a variety of fiber art techniques from traditional embroidery to needle felting and more!
While participants are not required to speak Spanish in order to attend this camp, instruction will be provided in a bi-lingual format with an emphasis on engaging with and appreciating Mexican cultural craft on a deeper level.
En este taller, exploramos la historia de los alebrijes, los animales espirituales folklóricos originarios de México, y crearemos patrones únicos utilizando una versión de tela de Papel Picado. Los participantes crearán obras de arte empleando una variedad de técnicas, como bordado tradicional, fieltrado con aguja, ¡y más!
No es necesario hablar español para asistir a este campamento. La instrucción será bilingüe, con énfasis en involucrarse y apreciar la artesanía cultural mexicana a un nivel más profundo.
Recommended for kids ages 7-12 yrs.
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If tuition is a barrier to participation, we invite you to fill out a scholarship request form: Youth Programs Scholarship Request. For any questions, please email Chloe Russell Chang, crussell@textilecentermn.org.
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Withdrawal Policy
If you need to withdraw from class and you send a withdrawal request at least 5 business days before the start of your workshop, you may receive a refund (minus a $25 processing fee). Alternatively, you may transfer your full tuition to another currently listed class or convert your full tuition into a tax-deductible donation to Textile Center.
We are unable to provide a refund or make a tuition transfer if your notice of withdrawal is received less than 5 business days before the start of your workshop, except in the case of illness or health risk (please see COVID-19 tuition transfer policy here). In this case, your tuition can be converted to a tax-deductible donation to Textile Center. We will be happy to provide you with a receipt for your donation if you request one.
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