Sept 17, 2026 5:00 PM –7:00 PM
Every Thursday from September 17th to October 15th
Studio Sessions: Colores y Cultura
Overview
Bring your friends, a lawn chair, or a picnic and spend a fall evening making art at Met Park with us. Inspired by folk crafts and traditions from across Latin America and South America, each session offers hands-on artmaking alongside live Latin music, tacos, drinks, and plenty of time to relax and enjoy the park. Presented as part of the region’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.
September 17:
Talavera Pottery-Style Clay Crafts // sculpt decorative pieces with air dry clay!
Musical artists: René Ibáñez & Cubano Groove (Latin Jazz)
September 24:
Artist Spotlight: David Amoroso -- Papel Amate Inspired Painting // paint vibrant scenes of flora + fauna on natural paper.
Musical artists: Punto i Aparte (Salsa Merengue)
October 1:
Artist Spotlight: Michelle Espinoza -- Corn Husk Flowers // craft flowers out of corn husks.
Musical artists: Orquesta Manplesa (Salsa)
October 8:
Artist Spotlight: Jaqui Falkenheim -- Little Houses on Caminito Street // color and collage houses inspired by Caminito Street in La Boca, Buenos Aires!
Musical artists: Monte Cimarrón (Cuban Son/Salsa)
October 15:
Mini-Nicho Shadow Boxes // create a personal little shrine with colorful embellishments!
Musical artists: Son Cubano Subterráneo (Cuban Son)
Free to attend. No experience required. All supplies are provided.