DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FAMILY WORKSHOP
Description
IT'S BACK!! Come and join our lovely Mexican Educator Mariana for a fabulous afternoon learning some traditional Mexican crafts to celebrate the "Dia de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead).
Dia de los Muertos is a joyful holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1st or 2nd and involves people gathering to pay respects to remember family & friends that have died. Celebrations are often humorous with people sharing funny stories about the departed.
Traditional crafts include:
- colourful home altars called "ofrendas"
- "calaveras" (sugar skulls made from air dry clay)
We will be making our own gorgeous crafty versions that will make fabulous additions to your Halloween decor! (Yep, we're shamelessly mixing up our holidays) You will take home your very own Family Ofrenda to decorate with photographs of your deceased loved ones every year. Start a new tradition!
The workshop is for ages 6+ and their families & PERFECT FOR YOU & YOUR CRAFTY TWEEN OR TEEN
THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN/ TEENS TO ATTEND TOGETHER
What you will learn
- How to make your own festive ofrenda (altar)
- Make some simple sugar skull crafts
- Create a special Family keepsake & new tradtion!
What you will get
- An ofrenda, banner & skull craft to decorate your home
Parking is usually available in Hooper street (East & West), Gilderthorpe avenue and nearby Roberts Ave.
What to bring
- Nope, everything is included, although you may have a picture of a deceased loved one you'd like to add to your ofrenda
What to wear
Something comfy :)
Appropriate for
For ages 6+, teens, adults & oldies too
Little Ginger Studio is a Children’s Art Space focused on exploring big, messy creativity with kids of all ages. Our new Randwick studio opened in January - come see what we're making!
We offer process art classes for littlies as well as drop off preschool art classes. For Primary we have exciting after school classes, full day care on the school holidays, birthday parties and even a drop in Kids Creative Club on Saturday mornings. We also run after school programs at Maroubra Junction PS and Randwick PS.
At Little Ginger Studio we love nothing better than exploring new materials, turning recyclables into Art & making a bit of a mess along the way. (Use your Creative Kids voucher with us and save $100!)
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a credit note.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
- A credit note can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
Terms & Conditions
PLEASE CHECK THE BOOKING DATE CAREFULLY AS WE CANNOT REFUND / ACCOMMODATE YOU IF YOU TURN UP ON THE INCORRECT DAY
ONLY CHILDREN 5yo+ MAY ATTEND OUR SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
Little Ginger Studio reserves the right to change and / or cancel advertised programming at any time. LGS reserves the right to cancel a student's enrolment without notice if their behaviour is too disruptive to ensure the safety & enjoyment of other students. Students must be picked up from class and cannot be released alone except via prior arrangement (eg. sms / email from parent). Photography permission for social media / website / advertising is requested at time of booking and includes photo release permission to publish images as part of guest blogs on artfulparent.com. At no time will your child's name be published. LGS reserves the right to employ fewer than advertised staff if enrolments are low. Students and parents are responsible for picking up any artworks if the last class of the term is missed. Leftover artworks will not be stored for longer than a term. Parents are responsible for communicating any student special needs to LGS prior to day of workshop / class and supplying adequate medicines & treatment plans if needed. This may include for example: asthma puffers, antihistamines, Epipens. Please do not send your child to a class if they are unwell. LGS will endeavour to provide a safe environment at all times - however, from time to time we may use materials that can cause minor injuries (scissors, hot glue guns, hobby electrics, paper cuts!). Parents retain ultimate responsibility for deciding whether their child is mature enough to partake in certain activities. Please do not book your child into a workshop you think they will struggle with. Students should also accept some personal responsibility for sensible use of materials. Please be assured all effort will be taken to ensure your child is happy, well and enjoys their art making experience!