Workshops

Dia de los Muertos Atlantic Canada is excited to invite our community to join us in educational workshops that delve into this Mexican celebration, distinguished as an intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO. It's an opportunity to engage with professional artists from New Brunswick, where you can delve into their creative processes and listen to their stories about this enchanting celebration.

Our workshops offer a diverse array of art forms for everyone to explore, including clay, the craft of traditional sugar skulls, the art of papel picado (a traditional decoration in our celebration), painting, embroidery, and more!

We extend our gratitude to our community partners for their wonderful collaboration in making this festival an engaging and enriching experience that celebrates art, culture, and community.

In Support of the Arts

The workshops are divided in three sections

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This beautiful series of workshops is made possible and free for our community thanks to the incredible support of our partners: YMCA Newcomer Connections, MAS Multicultural Association of Sussex, and AX: The Arts & Culture Centre of Sussex.

Together, we are uniting in tradition, creating spaces where we can celebrate, share, and honour the richness of our diverse cultures. Join us as we come together to learn, create, and connect—building stronger bonds within our community through art and tradition.

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We’re excited to offer this series of painting workshops, thanks to the generous support of Picaroons, The Second Story, and Five & Dime.

Their spaces bring together art, community, and creativity.

Local businesses like these are key to making Día de los Muertos special, helping us create opportunities and foster a vibrant, inclusive community. Together, we celebrate culture, art, and collaboration.

Fri, Oct 18
Skulls Neon Art
Five and Dime
Details
Oct 18, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Five and Dime, 40 Grannan St, Saint John, NB E2L 0E9, Canada
In Mexico, sugar skulls are a colorful way to honour loved ones during Día de los Muertos, symbolizing life and remembrance.
Thu, Oct 17
Painting Skulls
The Second Story
Details
Oct 17, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Second Story, 60 Water St, Saint John, NB E2L 5G1, Canada
Celebrate Day of the Dead with a skull painting workshop on canvas!
Wed, Oct 16
Painting Alebrijes
Picaroons General Store
Details
Oct 16, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Picaroons General Store, 32 Canterbury St, Saint John, NB E2L 2C5, Canada
Alebrijes are fantastical creatures from Mexican folklore, known for their bold colors and imaginative designs

Make memories with free workshops at AREA506

Join us in our workshop series at the Monster Container at AREA506

on Water Street in Saint John.

All workshops are donation-based, made possible through the generosity of our friends at AREA506 and De los Artes

Limited to 20 people per day. Register Now!