Duke Arts Create: Calaveras Painting

This event is part of a series of workshops associated with the Día de los Muertos Ofrenda, installed at Duke Chapel from October 2 - November 5. Visitors can make contributions to this altar at any time.

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.