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Hojalata Mexican Tin Art
2025-10-04 13:00:00 2025-10-04 14:00:00 America/Chicago Hojalata Mexican Tin Art Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month by making Mexican tin art called hojalata (Ho-huh-la-tuh). Capitol Branch - Community Room

Saturday, October 04
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month by making Mexican tin art called hojalata (Ho-huh-la-tuh).

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month by making Mexican tin art called hojalata (Ho-huh-la-tuh). Hojalata creation began in the 1500s is a form of folk art made by pressing lines into metal and adding vibrant colors. 

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural Heritage | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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