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An alebije sculpture, painted mainly in yellow and orange.

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Teen Craft: Alebrijes

In-Person Program
2023-09-29 16:00:00 2023-09-29 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Teen Craft: Alebrijes Alebrijes are brightly colored sculptures of fantastical creatures. Join us for a two-day workshop where participants will learn to create their own version of this classic Mexican craft. Register for both sessions! For ages 12-17 Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Friday, September 29
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-29 16:00:00 2023-09-29 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Teen Craft: Alebrijes Alebrijes are brightly colored sculptures of fantastical creatures. Join us for a two-day workshop where participants will learn to create their own version of this classic Mexican craft. Register for both sessions! For ages 12-17 Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Alebrijes are brightly colored sculptures of fantastical creatures. Join us for a two-day workshop where participants will learn to create their own version of this classic Mexican craft. Register for both sessions! For ages 12-17

In the first session September 22, you will learn to make the base form of your alebrije out of papier-mâché. The second session on September 29 will consist of painting and decorating your alebrije.

Make sure to register for both sessions!

This event is held in-person. LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Hispanic Heritage Month |

Claremont Helen Renwick Library
Phone: 909.621.4902
Hours
Mon, Oct 21 Closed
Tue, Oct 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 27 Closed
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Claremont Library was founded in 1914. It has been at its current location since 1928. The present building opened on April 25, 1975. The Friends of the Claremont Public Library was founded in 1957.

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