Traditional Alebrijes Painiting Workshop

General information

Destination
Oaxaca, Mexico

Program details

Discover the land of Alebrijes: San Martıń Tilcajete, where you will learn about the process of making figures, carving, and painting an Alebrije (brightly coloured Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures).



With the help of an expert, you’ll follow the steps of making these figures into whatever your imagination can think of! Examples include small animals, pegasus, aliens, and mythical creatures.



During the activity, you will be provided with a small wooden figure, a brush, and paint. You will have 90-minutes to let your imagination go wild as you decorate your Alebrije, all with the support of an expert. Don't worry, if you don´t have time to finish your figure, you can take it with you and continue painting it from home.



You will learn time-held traditions by the artisans of the community inherited by their ancestors.



Languages

English and Spanish (bilingual guide)