Día de los Muertos: Altar Making Art Workshop at Riis
Riis (Jacob) Park
About this Experience
Celebrate Día de los Muertos through art, memory, and creativity! Artists will create a colorful, personalized altar honoring someone special using photos, flowers, symbols, and mixed-media materials. Participants are encouraged to bring copies of photos of loved ones or pets they would like to include. All other art materials will be provided.
Riis (Jacob) Park
6100 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
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