Workshops Fees: $100.00 plus mileage
Workshops are one hour long and are lead by qualified Cultural Interpretations instructors. Tailored to classroom curriculum, all workshops include: fascinating
background history presented with authentic objects, hands-on-make-and-take activities, and in depth information for teachers. Adaptable age range:
Kindergarten through 8th grade. To schedule a workshop contact us.
Mexican Rag Doll-Rural Couple
Learn the history of the authentic Mexican rag doll. This workshop traces the evolution of the Mexican doll from the wooden version of Aztec times to the present.
Children will hear a story of a tradition Mexican rural couple based on true details. They will make their own rag doll, either a rural boy or rural girl and choose a
Spanish name for it from a list. As an extension activity students can later write their own fictional story using the doll they have made as the main character.
Teacher Story dolls, booklet and student doll kits are available for purchase. Click here.
Mexican Rag Doll-Moctezuma, Malinche, Cortes
This workshop incorporates a brief history of the authentic Mexican rag doll and expands to the conquest of the Aztecs. Little known facts about this historic time
period are taught through the use of story dolls and objects. Children will hear about the conquest through the perspective of Moctezuma, king of the Aztecs,
Cortes, conqueror for Spain and Malinche, translator between Moctezuma and Cortes. Children will then make their own rag doll, choosing to make either
Moctezuma, Malinche, Cortes. As an extension activity students can make a diorama for their doll to explain an aspect of the conquest to present to the class.
Teacher Story dolls, booklet and student doll kits are available for purchase. Click here.
The Horse
Prior to the arrival of the Spaniards, the largest animal the indigenous people knew was the jaguar. What a sight the horse and rider must have been. See how
the arrival of the horse changed Mexican culture. Students will make a felt horse and decorate it flamboyantly in traditional Spanish fashion. As an extension
activity students can write a report on the horse to present, along with their horse, to the class. Student kits available for purchase. Click here.
Workshops are one hour long and are lead by qualified Cultural Interpretations instructors. Tailored to classroom curriculum, all workshops include: fascinating
background history presented with authentic objects, hands-on-make-and-take activities, and in depth information for teachers. Adaptable age range:
Kindergarten through 8th grade. To schedule a workshop contact us.
Mexican Rag Doll-Rural Couple
Learn the history of the authentic Mexican rag doll. This workshop traces the evolution of the Mexican doll from the wooden version of Aztec times to the present.
Children will hear a story of a tradition Mexican rural couple based on true details. They will make their own rag doll, either a rural boy or rural girl and choose a
Spanish name for it from a list. As an extension activity students can later write their own fictional story using the doll they have made as the main character.
Teacher Story dolls, booklet and student doll kits are available for purchase. Click here.
Mexican Rag Doll-Moctezuma, Malinche, Cortes
This workshop incorporates a brief history of the authentic Mexican rag doll and expands to the conquest of the Aztecs. Little known facts about this historic time
period are taught through the use of story dolls and objects. Children will hear about the conquest through the perspective of Moctezuma, king of the Aztecs,
Cortes, conqueror for Spain and Malinche, translator between Moctezuma and Cortes. Children will then make their own rag doll, choosing to make either
Moctezuma, Malinche, Cortes. As an extension activity students can make a diorama for their doll to explain an aspect of the conquest to present to the class.
Teacher Story dolls, booklet and student doll kits are available for purchase. Click here.
The Horse
Prior to the arrival of the Spaniards, the largest animal the indigenous people knew was the jaguar. What a sight the horse and rider must have been. See how
the arrival of the horse changed Mexican culture. Students will make a felt horse and decorate it flamboyantly in traditional Spanish fashion. As an extension
activity students can write a report on the horse to present, along with their horse, to the class. Student kits available for purchase. Click here.
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Treasure Bags
Indigenous children of Mexico were given
treasure bags made by their parents to
welcome their birth. To commemorate
significant life changes, various treasures
were added. Children will make their own
treasure bag and fill it with the special gifts
that mark their passages of life.
Ojo de Dios
Encounter the rich symbolism in the eye of
god. Explore aspects of the Huichol culture
that gave birth to this art form. Make an ojo de
dios according to ancient tradition.
Indigenous children of Mexico were given
treasure bags made by their parents to
welcome their birth. To commemorate
significant life changes, various treasures
were added. Children will make their own
treasure bag and fill it with the special gifts
that mark their passages of life.
Ojo de Dios
Encounter the rich symbolism in the eye of
god. Explore aspects of the Huichol culture
that gave birth to this art form. Make an ojo de
dios according to ancient tradition.
Magic Embroidery
Learn the traditional art of reversible
embroidery and the legend that inspired it.
Embroider a bookmark with the Mexican
technique, "hilvan".
Mexican Toys
Learn the legend of Quetzalcoatl. Make a toy
snake, then learn and play an indigenous
game with it.
Flowers of Glass
Glass beads from Europe made a lasting
impression on the new world. Hear the
Mexican history of beading and create your
own customary bead flower.
Student kits available for purchase. Click
here.
Learn the traditional art of reversible
embroidery and the legend that inspired it.
Embroider a bookmark with the Mexican
technique, "hilvan".
Mexican Toys
Learn the legend of Quetzalcoatl. Make a toy
snake, then learn and play an indigenous
game with it.
Flowers of Glass
Glass beads from Europe made a lasting
impression on the new world. Hear the
Mexican history of beading and create your
own customary bead flower.
Student kits available for purchase. Click
here.
Holiday Workshops
Christmas Traditions, Dia de los Muertos,
Tree of Life
Christmas Traditions, Dia de los Muertos,
Tree of Life