Create Your Own Hojalata - Virtual

Mexican Tin Art

In honor of National Hispanic/Latino Heritage month, join us as we discover the Mexican folk art called Hojalata!

Since the 1500’s, Mexican artisans have been shaping, stamping, and painting metal into affordable works of art. In this program, we will learn where tin art came from and how it is use. We will then create our own Hojalata art by using items we have around the house.

Supplies needed to participate: 

• Disposable cooking sheet or pie plate 
• A sheet of cardboard to lean on
• Scissors 
• A nail 
• Sharpies 
• Painter’s tape 

This program should be done under adult supervision.

Join our Event Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82065245616?pwd=VjFiaHJzT0J2eVNxbkVyMTljS3BQQT09 
Or Dial In: 301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 820 6524 5616

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By joining this Virtual MCPL program, you agree to abide by our rules of conduct. Library staff has the authority to remove you from this program if we deem your behavior to be inappropriate, to ensure the safety of staff and customers.

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Accommodation Requests

Please place your request for English-language captioning or sign language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program you plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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