Artesanitos
Artesanitos is a free educational program centered on passing down folkloric traditions in Latin American arts and crafts.
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Buy TicketsArtesanitos is a free educational program centered on passing down folkloric traditions in Latin American arts and crafts.
Artesanitos is a free educational program centered on passing down folkloric traditions in Latin American arts and crafts.
Learn the art of Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance) which is deeply rooted in ancient Polynesian traditions and has many benefits such as strengthening muscles, improving posture, and boosting self-esteem.
Artesanitos is a free educational program centered on passing down folkloric traditions in Latin American arts and crafts.
Using corn husk to create art is a long standing tradition in Mexican culture. In this corn husk leaf art workshop, Artesana instructor Rosario will teach you how to create a one-of-a-kind art piece, while explaining the history and the inspiration behind the artform.
Learn the art of Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance) which is deeply rooted in ancient Polynesian traditions and has many benefits such as strengthening muscles, improving posture, and boosting self-esteem.
Artesanitos is a free educational program centered on passing down folkloric traditions in Latin American arts and crafts.
Learn to prepare delicious traditional Mexican tamales, which are a staple of the Mexican diet. Learn about the history of the tamale and its importance in Mexican culture.
Artesanitos is a free educational program centered on passing down folkloric traditions in Latin American arts and crafts.
Shakira stone bracelets originate from the Huichol community in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and are thought to create energy, power, and wisdom for those who wear them. Learn the history of these colorful bracelets and how to make one for yourself!
Artesanitos is a free educational program centered on passing down folkloric traditions in Latin American arts and crafts.
Artesanitos is a free educational program centered on passing down folkloric traditions in Latin American arts and crafts.
In Latin American tradition, families gather to acknowledge their warrior mama with folkloric dances, live music, poems, gifts, and traditional food. Join the Artesanas of the Creative Alliance to celebrate all mamas the Latin American way!
Artesanitos is a free educational program centered on passing down folkloric traditions in Latin American arts and crafts.
Artesanitos is a free educational program centered on passing down folkloric traditions in Latin American arts and crafts.
Artesanitos is a free educational program centered on passing down folkloric traditions in Latin American arts and crafts.
In Ecuador, Espumilla is a traditional dessert made from egg whites, sugar, and fruit pulp. It is easy, fun, and appealing! Learn this delicious recipe so you can make it at home for your friends and family!
Learn the art of Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance), which is deeply rooted in ancient Polynesian traditions and has many benefits such as strengthening muscles, improving posture, and boosting self-esteem. No experience necessary!
Arts Learning Camps for Baltimore City school students! Taking place on the Baltimore City Public Schools Professional Development days, these camps are chock-full of SPECTACULAR arts for students in grades 3-8. For half of the day, students will work with the School of Magic Arts! Learn both classic and modern card illusions, cardistry, and the best ways to perform card tricks in several different kinds of environments. Students will be provided with their own deck of cards to keep. For the other half, students will imagine, design, and make mesmerizing lanterns with Creative Alliance's very own Artesanas! Students can bring their spooky, magical, and oh so pretty lanterns to the Great Halloween Lantern Parade in Patterson Park the following day and join the parade!
Join the parade! Parade leaves from Patterson Park Pulaski Monument (Between Eastern Ave. & S. Linkwood Ave.) and walks along Eastern Ave. to Creative Alliance (3134 Eastern Ave.). El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican celebration that honors deceased family members with a colorful, exciting, traditional celebration. The CIELO department is happy to bring this annual holiday to Baltimore to remember our loved ones who passed away but stay in our hearts. So, dress up, paint your face, and join us for a family procession with the gigantic Catrin and Catrina puppets, a Mariachi band, and neighbors to walk from Patterson Park to Creative Alliance! Artesanas welcome you with homemade hot chocolate and pan del Día de los Muerto (Day of the Dead bread). Continue celebrating El Día de los Muertos with performances, live music, costume contests, making traditional art work with the Artesanas, and more!
The community is invited to join a singing candle-lit procession through the streets of Highlandtown starting at Creative Alliance and stopping by local businesses until arriving at Our Lady of Pompei Church. The night ends with a fiesta, traditional food, performances, raffles, and piñata breaking to celebrate that all of us are welcome here!
Join one of Creative Alliance's own Artesanas for a delicious trip through Latin and South American cuisines. In this class, Carmen Lopez leads you into the joys of flan, the little custard that could. Craft this silky caramelicious creation with traditional techniques in this perfect weekend afternoon workshop.
Mother's Day is a special holiday around the world. We take this time to honor, thank, and celebrate the important caregivers in our lives. In Latin American tradition, families gather and acknowledge their mama with gifts, food, and live music. CIELO of the Creative Alliance invites you to celebrate all mamas in the Latin American way with performances and music! We will have local food and traditional craft vendors so you can pamper your dear mom with gifts and snacks. Live music by Mambo Machine & Mariachi Imperio. Traditional dance performance by Jóvenes en Acción.
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