Friday, March 29, 2024
 
Click HERE to sign up to receive Eye On Sun Valley's Daily News Email
 
Pinata Building Workshop to Include Look at History, Culture of the Iconic Handicraft
Loading
   
Saturday, November 20, 2021
 

BY KAREN BOSSICK

Learn the classical Mexican tradition of pinata making when Sun Valley Museum of Art presents a bilingual workshop on Dec. 4.

Visiting artist Carlos Lecanda, a professional pinata maker, will present the workshop in both Spanish and English from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at SVMoA’s Hailey classroom at 314 Second Ave. South in Hailey.

He will demonstrate how to make two different types of pinatas, as well as paper flowers with which to decorate the pinatas. And he will discuss the cultural history of the pinata as he does so. Lecanda will then work with students as they build their own to take home.

The workshop is designed for those 16 and older; beginners are welcome. Free childcare will be provided onsite.

While typically associated with Mexico, pinatas actually originated in Italy. The word comes from the Italian word pigna, meaning cone-shaped. The Spanish changed the name, ascribed the pinata religious significance and  brought the tradition to Mexico.

Lecanda is well versed in calligraphy, metal engraving and painting, as well as sculpture and artisanal handicrafts. He has charged himself with passing on many of the traditional art from Mexico as they are disappearing.

“He is passionate about the traditional process of making piñatas and enjoys sharing his knowledge,” said Jeanne Knott, visual arts class assistant at SVMoA. “His work is play and well-crafted.”

Those participating in the class will be required to wear face masks. Tuition is $10. Walk-ups are welcome the day of the workshop. Questions? Visit https://svmoa.org  or call 208-726-9491.


 

~  Today's Topics ~


Local Bands Offer New Perspective on Who's a Local

Can You Ski on Water? It’s Pond Skim Time

Jake Adicoff Wins Overall World Cup Championship while Other Skiers Do Well in SuperTour Finals
 
 

 

 

 
Website problems? Contact:
Michael Hobbs
General Manager /Webmaster
Mike@EyeOnSunValley.com
 
Got a story? Contact:
Karen Bossick
Editor in Chief
(208) 578-2111
Karen@EyeOnSunValley.com
 
 
Advertising /Marketing /Public Relations
Leisa Hollister
Chief Marketing Officer
(208) 450-9993
leisahollister@gmail.com
 
Brandi Huizar
Account Executive
(208) 329-2050
brandi@eyeonsunvalley.com
 
 
ABOUT US
EyeOnSunValley.com is the largest online daily news media service in The Wood River Valley, publishing 7 days a week. Our website publication features current news articles, feature stories, local sports articles and video content articles. The Eye On Sun Valley Show is a weekly primetime television show focusing on highlighted news stories of the week airing Monday-Sunday, COX Channel 13. See our interactive Kiosks around town throughout the Wood River Valley!
 
info@eyeonsunvalley.com      Press Releases only
 
P: 208.720.8212
P.O. Box 1453 Ketchum, ID  83340
LOGIN

© Copyright 2023 Eye on Sun Valley