Mini-Ofrenda Workshop
Saturday, September 21, 2024
9:00 – 11:00 am
Join Roots & Roads as we prepare for Dia de los Muertos with a workshop on the tradition of ofrendas and altars. Antonio C. Estrada and Gloria J. Valenzuela will share about the Day of the Dead and guide participants on how to create a mini-ofrenda for their loved ones.
Join us for learning, creativity, and food!
Max participants: 25
Cost: $35 per person
Facilitators
Antonio C. (Tony) Estrada is recently retired as the Older Americans Act Program Director for Pima Council on Aging and has over 30 years of experience in Health Care and Social Services.
Gloria J. Valenzuela is a Program Coordinator and Navigator with Pima County EELS program. Gloria’s background includes work in the Health and Behavioral Health fields. She spent twenty years working in education.
Tony is an accomplished Chicano artist whose work includes painting, sculpture and mural work. For many years, Tony and his wife Gloria have been creating Dia de los Muertos Altares (Altars/Ofrendas) and telling the stories behind them. Together, they will be offering workshops for the Roots & Roads Community Hospice Foundation, in the design and creation of mini ofrendas and in the tradition of making sugar skulls.
Artist Acknowlegement
We are grateful for the imagery provided by talented artists and longtime friends Antonio C. Estrada and Gloria J. Valenzuela, who graciously share their knowledge and artistry with Roots & Roads, inspiring us with their talent and kindness.