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/ Demonstrations/ This is a family activity highlighting a colorful tradition unique to Mexico and the Southwest. The programs outlined below can be combined and tailored to the needs of classroom/library, convention, festival and craft exhibit organizers. PRESENTER: Artist / Educator / Author, Kathleen Trenchard SUBJECT: Papel picado (Mexican cut paper banners) FORMATS: Any of the three formats below can be combined to suit the interests of the audience. For example, a one-hour program could be divided into a half hour each of demonstration and a workshop (½ hour each). Slide lecture (½ -1 hour): Presentation of the rich, historical and cultural tradition of this intriguing art form. Traditional art works are used to illustrate the use of cut paper art for the Mexican celebrations of Day of the Dead, Christmas and Independence day. Demonstration (15 minutes-1/2 hour): The traditional Mexican
Workshop: (½ - 1 hour): Step-by-step hands-on workshop demonstrating easy techniques for fabricating traditional papel picado using scissors, a pattern, paper, glue stick, paper clips, and string. An original pattern is provided for each workshop participant. Choose a pattern from the CUT-it-OUT kit catalogue or ask for a custom design. Participants will feel a sense of accomplishment and completion
in handling the materials and taking their art work with them to share
with others. They also learn a useful, artistic skill. Participants should
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to include the materials listed above, which are needed for a workshop.
These useful items are attractively packaged in a clear, plastic, zip
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