Studio Sessions: Colores y Cultura

Thursdays / Sep 17 - Oct 15 / 5pm - 7pm / Met Park

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.

Presented alongside the NaLa Noches: Latin Music Series by National Landing BID. Musical artists are listed along with the featured art making activity for each date:

  • 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.

Location: Held on the “central green” at Metropolitan Park

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Fall Classes at MoCA!

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Sign up today for a class or workshop! MoCA offers a wide array of programs for kids, teens, and adults. From drawing and painting, to mixed media and pottery, you are sure to find a course that inspires! Classes fill up quickly so register today!

MoCA on the Move at Met Park

Sundays 10am-12pm

MoCA Arlington at Met Park
Fun for the whole family! No Experience Required offers playful art making activities for children (and their curious adults) every Sunday morning. There will be collaborative, community-built art works, and opportunities to “make and take” works, too.

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