Kathy Cano Murillo: The Crafty Chica Creates

300 West Camelback Road,Phoenix AZ 85013

10 February, 2022

Description

You can support Changing Hands by purchasing the book below or by purchasing a workshop only ticket for $5. In this one-hour session, Kathy Cano-Murillo, aka the Crafty Chica, demonstrates projects from her new book The Crafty Chica Creates: Latinx-Inspired DIY Projects with Spirit and Sparkle.  She'll also guide you along to make three handmade greeting cards—a gatefold card, a shaker card, and a slimline card. Participants will receive a handmade bookmark made by the Crafty Chica herself! WORKSHOP DETAILS Cost: $5 per person or book purchase. Tickets do not include crafting supplies. Please let us know if you will need to purchase a crafting kit for $15 at the venue on the day of the event. You will be prompted at check-out to let us know if you will need a kit! Register below. Refunds will not be issued within one day of the event. ABOUT THE BOOK The Crafty Chica is back! In The Crafty Chica Creates, a revised and expanded edition of the original book, Kathy Cano Murillo brings her vibrant style to Latino-centric art and craft projects galore. With completely new projects joining previous favorites, get fun techniques for painting, sewing, mixed media, clay, and paper crafts, and learn how to incorporate recycled materials into artwork. The projects and techniques are ideal for all skill levels. New to this book are projects such as: A layered resin art pieceA hanging sacred heart sculptureMexican pan dulce jewelry made from polymer clayA shrug made from Mexican scarvesA tote created from an embroidered blouseHand-stitched journalsStamped clay dishesAnd much moreEmbrace the Latino culture or connect with your cultural roots by making beautiful crafts with the Queen of Latina Style. You'll discover: Innovative ways to work with a wide range of materials, including polymer and air-dry clay, resin, wood, and fabric How to fully embrace vivid color palettesWays of repurposing everyday supplies into gorgeous art pieces that make great giftsGreat techniques for sculpting, sewing, painting, and embellishing that will boost skills and confidenceJoin the Crafty Chica and create exciting, engaging art today. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica, is a former syndicated newspaper columnist and now a full-time creativepreneur which has led to multiple product lines, and collabs with national brands. She has authored several craft books and novels, recently, Forever Frida: A Celebration of the Life, Art, Loves, Words, and Style of Frida Kahlo. Kathy's a new book released in December, and she has new product lines debuting this year for HSN, Bisque Imports, Madison Park Greetings, and Riley Blake Fabrics. She has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Buzzfeed+ more.