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Feature Artist in Residence Uzziel Alvarez Fuentes Alebrije Construction
October 22, 2018 @ 1:30 pm - October 26, 2018 @ 4:30 pm
2880.00MXNART VallARTa is very honored to have as October, Artist in Residence, the Master of construction Alebrijes, Uzziel Alvarez Fuentes from Mexico City.
As part of his residency, Uzziel will offer one very special workshop in the art of making Alebrije traditional sculptures. This paper mache and construction tradition began with the works of Pedro Linarez in the 1910’s.
This workshop will be a one week half day afternoon workshop where you will construct ,build , prepare the surface and paint your own interpretation of a tabletop alebrije.
This 5 day, Alebrije Workshop with Master Uzziel Alvarez Fuentes will start
Monday October 22 and end Friday Oct 26.
Class times are 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Cost for the full 5 day workshop is $2880 pesos. Basic materials will be included.