About this Event
Nichos are traditional three-dimensional shadow boxes or miniature shrines popular in Latin American folk art, especially in Mexico. Join us for a DIY Woodworking Workshop where you’ll build your very own nichos for your ofrendas on Dia de Los Muertos.
Create your own vibrant, three-dimensional shadow box that functions as portable shrine, altar, or memorial diorama. Perfect for Dia de los Muertos! Learn to build a small, recessed wooden box and add features of your choosing such as hinged doors, arched tops, or panels like a tiny theatre. Decorate using found objects such as beads, sequins, glitter, paper flowers, and more!
Gain confidence using essential tools like the band saw, and drill/driver to cut, shape, and assemble your project. You’ll practice safe techniques in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is required.
Support Rediscover's maker classes for youth in LA County. Rediscover serves over 10,000 youth per year with free sustainable maker education. When you donate to Rediscover, you are putting tools and upcycled materials in kids' hands in Title I schools from Watts to Pacoima to help them become creative sustainable problem solvers.
Rediscover is LA's biggest sustainable maker education organization. With locations in Venice and Mid City, 65 school partnerships, and weekly activities at community festivals, farmers markets, and other events, we provide real tools and sustainably sourced upcycled materials to engage your creativity. From five year olds playing with fabric and cardboard to eight year olds learning to use a drill to teens and adults crafting beautiful functional objects, Rediscover is a supportive community of curious makers. Rediscover is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, #20-0192617.
Event venue & nearby stays
Rediscover Center Mid City, 2375 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States
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