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Taller de manualidades

Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
2026-09-22 17:00:00 2026-09-22 19:00:00 America/Chicago Taller de manualidades Ven, aprende y celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con los talleres de manualidades de Papel Picado, flores de papel y un portaretrato. Se proveerán los materiales. En inglés y español. Main Library - Sally Lee Eagle Room

Tuesday, September 22
5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Sally Lee Eagle Room

Ven, aprende y celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con los talleres de manualidades de Papel Picado, flores de papel y un portaretrato. Se proveerán los materiales. En inglés y español.

  • 22 de septiembre 

¡Decora con creatividad y tradición! Taller de Papel Picado 
Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana a través de una experiencia llena de color, creatividad y tradición. En este taller, personal del Consulado General de México en Chicago te enseñará las técnicas básicas para elaborar papel picado y flores de papel, una expresion artesanal representativa de la cultura mexicana.

Echa a volar tu imaginación y crea tus propias decoraciones con diseños vibrantes que podrás utilizar para ambientar tus celebraciones. Todos los materiales están incluidos.

Este taller se presenta en colaboración con el Consulado General de México en Chicago.


 

  • 23 de septiembre 

Creando Recuerdos: Portarretratos para tu Ofrenda de Día de Muertos

Te invitamos a participar en un creativo y significativo taller donde aprenderás a elaborar tu propio portarretrato. En este espacio, no solo desarrollarás habilidades manuales, sino que también podrás honrar y recordar a tus seres queridos de una manera especial y personalizada. Acompáñanos para celebrar nuestras tradiciones, compartir en comunidad y dar vida a un elemento único lleno de historia, color y significado. ¡No necesitas experiencia previa, solo ganas de crear y celebrar! ¡Te esperamos!

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Craft Workshop – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Come learn and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with hands-on craft workshops featuring papel picado, paper flowers, and a picture frame. Materials will be provided. In English and Spanish.

  •   September 22

Decorate with Creativity and Tradition! Papel Picado and Paper Flowers Workshop
Learn the art of papel picado and paper flower making. Let your imagination soar as you create vibrant decorations that will bring life to Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Materials included.

  • Tuesday, September 29

Creating Memories: Picture Frames for Your Day of the Dead Altar
We invite you to participate in a creative and meaningful workshop where you will learn how to make your own picture frame. In this space, you will not only develop hands-on skills, but also honor and remember your loved ones in a special and personalized way.

Join us to celebrate our traditions, connect with the community, and create a unique piece with history, color, and meaning. No prior experience is needed—just a desire to create and celebrate!

We look forward to seeing you!

AGE GROUP: | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | En Espanol | Cultural |

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