Hojalata is a type of folk art made in Mexico using tin decorated with bright colors. Join us to learn about this art form and make a faux tin tile of your own.
This program has supplies to be picked up at the KidSpace Youth Reference Desk at the Main Library (270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin). Program supplies will be ready for pick up between Jan 11 - Jan 17. All registered participants will receive an email with the zoom login prior to the program date.
If you would like to pick up the supplies at the Main Library Drive-up Window instead of inside the library at the youth desk, please call the youth desk at 847-429-4685 before you arrive at the library.
Program Supplies in the bag:
Aluminum piece with taped off edges
Corrugated cardboard square
Folk art page
Program Supplies to gather at home:
2 Pencils with dull, rounded tip (not mechanical)
Scissors
Sharpie markers (optional, but needed if you want to add color)
Skinny paint brush (optional)
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If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel your registration so a student on the waitlist can join the event. We will be taking attendance at the programs and staff members reserve the right to move a registrant to the waitlist if they are found to be consistently absent from the zoom event part of the program.
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