5 days Vejigante Mask Workshop

1387 Fairport Road,Fairport NY 14450

22 July, 2022

Description

Artist: Kenneth A. Meléndez Discipline: Percussion and folk art Discover one of Puerto Rico's oldest traditions and art form! in this workshop, you will sculpted masks, creative drawing , bigheaded foam characters or paper Mache, and creative recycling, among others. As part of the course, participants can interact. Upon completion of the workshops, a general art exhibition or (Achievement Day) will be held. Where the works made by the participants will be exhibited and presented to the audience. As part of the activity each participant will receive a certificate of participation. One of the biggest attractions for the participants is that these workshops are organized in such a way that provides 20% of theory and devotes 80% of workshop in the hands-on; with emphasis on practical learning and developing skills of each participant through an individualized approach. Location: The Hive coworking studio1387 Fairport Rd.Suite 1000DFairport, NY 14450 5 days Workshop fee: $200 Friday July 22 6:20 to 8:30 Saturday,10:00 to 12:00 Sunday, 10:00 to 12:00 Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 Teaching artist scholarship available contact [email protected] This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Genesee Valley Council on the Arts.