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Crafty Adult: Hojalata - Inspired Sculpture
2024-09-30 18:00:00 2024-09-30 19:30:00 America/Chicago Crafty Adult: Hojalata - Inspired Sculpture Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by joining us in creating a relief sculpture inspired by the beautiful Mexican Tin Art of Hojalata using heavy aluminum foil and sharpies. There will be a brief presentation on its history and traditions. Supplies are included. Registration recommended. Program limited to 15 participants. Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Monday, September 30
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-30 18:00:00 2024-09-30 19:30:00 America/Chicago Crafty Adult: Hojalata - Inspired Sculpture Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by joining us in creating a relief sculpture inspired by the beautiful Mexican Tin Art of Hojalata using heavy aluminum foil and sharpies. There will be a brief presentation on its history and traditions. Supplies are included. Registration recommended. Program limited to 15 participants. Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Zablocki Branch

Community Room

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by joining us in creating a relief sculpture inspired by the beautiful Mexican Tin Art of Hojalata using heavy aluminum foil and sharpies. There will be a brief presentation on its history and traditions. Supplies are included. Registration recommended. Program limited to 15 participants.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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Zablocki Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
David Sikora
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Sat, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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