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Registration opens:
September 30th, 2025

Papel Amate

Grades 3-5 | Grados 3-5
2025-10-14 17:30:00 2025-10-14 18:30:00 America/Chicago Papel Amate Warren-Newport Public Library - The Point

Tuesday, October 14
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-14 17:30:00 2025-10-14 18:30:00 America/Chicago Papel Amate Create amate paper in the tradition of the Otomí people. | Crea papel amate en la tradición del pueblo otomí. Warren-Newport Public Library - The Point

Create amate paper in the tradition of the Otomí people. | Crea papel amate en la tradición del pueblo otomí.

Celebrate a rich cultural tradition by drawing on faux amate paper, inspired by the handmade bark paper created for centuries by the Otomí people of Puebla and Veracruz, Mexico. You can create your own artwork on textured faux paper using vibrant colors and bold designs.

Celebra una rica tradición cultural dibujando sobre papel amate falso, inspirado en el papel de corteza hecho a mano durante siglos por el pueblo otomí de Puebla y Veracruz, México. Podrás crear tu propia obra de arte sobre papel texturizado utilizando colores vibrantes y diseños audaces.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | En Español | Creative Arts & Maker |

TAGS: | Hispanic Heritage Month |

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Fri, Sep 12 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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