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Painted Masks and Paper Flower Headbands

Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 1:00 PM 4:00 PM

$25 Per Registration

Date: Saturday, October 26
Time:
 1:00 – 4:00 PM
This class meets
once
Instructor:
 Jose Martinez & Ana Rios
Location: Room 208, Print Studio
Ages:
All Ages, children must be accompanied by an adult
Skill Level:
 All Levels
Registration Fee:
$25

You can view all Dia de Muertos programming here.

About the class

Celebrate Día de Muertos by creating vibrant, handcrafted tributes to the holiday! In this class, participants will design and paint their own colorful masks, using bold patterns and symbolic imagery. Additionally, they’ll learn to craft beautiful paper flower headbands, a traditional accessory that symbolizes life and remembrance. Perfect for all ages, this workshop combines creativity with cultural significance, offering a fun, hands-on way to honor the spirits of loved ones during this meaningful celebration.


The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.

About the instructor

Jose Martinez

Instructor / Artist

Jose Martinez is a resident artist with the Mare Island Art Studios (formerly known as the Coal Shed Studios).  He is a trusted advocate for youth and works at the Napa Valley College and at Sonoma Ballooning. He has a BA in Studio Painting and Art History from San Francisco State University.

Jose Martinez uses oil on canvases and panels to portray average, everyday people—often those who in one way or another have had an impact on his life.
Jose’s desire is to capture the beauty and intricate nature of the human experience, be that through painting, drawing, or photography. Through his use of light, shadow, and hue, he reveals a story, highlights an emotion, or simply captures a moment suspended in time.
Jose is also dedicated to helping individuals express themselves by facilitating art classes. He believes that art is a positive outlet for expression and healing. Creativity sparks character growth, instills confidence, and engages the mind on a journey of self-discovery. Jose embraces art’s power to heal. Not only does he think that art offers an avenue for communication and self-reflection, it also allows us to reinvent ourselves.

Instagram: @jmartinezart
Facebook: @jmartinezart

Ana Rios

Instructor / Artist

Ana Rios is originally from Guadalajara Jal, and has lived here in the valley for 20 years, of which she has been teaching adults and children for 10 years in different crafts and other topics such as Latino literature and Opening Doors. She is involved in different activities in the community.

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