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Pan de Muerto
About the Class
Learn how to Pan De Muerte, a Mexican bread specifically used as an offering at Dia De Muertos altars.
Please note that these classes are for child and guardian/family member. It doesn’t matter if your child is 5 or 25, please come together!
The bread is usually round and slightly domed, symbolizing the cycle of life and death. It’s decorated with dough shaped into bone-like patterns or crossbones placed on top, representing the deceased. Sometimes, a small ball of dough is placed at the top, symbolizing a skull or the circle of life. The “bones” often form a cross that could also represent the cardinal directions, a connection to pre-Hispanic traditions.
The bread has a soft, light, and airy texture, similar to a brioche, and is often flavored with orange blossom water, anise, or vanilla. It is usually dusted with sugar after baking, giving it a sweet taste that complements the slightly citrusy flavor. Some varieties include fillings or toppings like chocolate or sugar icing, depending on the region in Mexico.
This bread is often placed on altars (ofrendas) as an offering to deceased loved ones, accompanied by candles, flowers (especially marigolds), and photos of the departed. It is a symbol of both remembrance and the sweetness of life.
Location
Date & Time
October 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Experience Level
All Levels, Beginning, Intermediate and AdvancedAges
All ages welcome Children under 10 may attend for free Children must be accompanied by an adult
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
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 [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
