MEXICAN FOLK ART TRADITION TO BE EXPLORED AT TREE OF LIFE WORKSHOP
DATE: Apr 28, 10
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Tree of Life painting by artist and instructor Jane LaFazio
Tree of Life Workshop.
Inspired by the trees of life in Mingei International’s exhibition ¡VIVA MÉXICO!
WHO
Artist Jane La Fazio will lead 25 participants, aged 12 and over, in making colorful, personal trees of life.
WHEN
Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m..
WHERE
Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park 1439 El Prado 619-239-0003 www.mingei.org
WHY
To create a multimedia and painted tree of life. Participants will bring small images that have personal meaning to integrate with such traditional Mexican symbols as milagros and loteriá cards.
HOW
Reservations, 619-239-0003, ext. 405 $50 for members and $60 for non-members.
Mingei International Museum exhibits folk art, craft and design from all eras and cultures of the world. The museums features Southern California’s largest and richest collection of mingei – art of the people. The Museum store, The Collectors’ Gallery, features handmade gifts from around the world. For more information, visit the Museum’s website: www.mingei.org.
Financial support is provided by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. Mingei International Museum is funded in part by the County of San Diego Community Enhancement Program and Community Projects Fund.
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