About this Event
Who do you carry with you? Join Luminaria Art Studio for a Día de los Muertos gathering where remembrance becomes something you can make and hold.
Inspired by New Mexico’s retablo tradition, you’ll paint a personal image on wood in honor of someone, somewhere, or something that continues to guide you. Your subject can be a loved one, an ancestor, a beloved pet, or a symbol of comfort and strength. No painting experience is needed.
Through a shared tribute, stories, and time to create, we’ll explore the history of retablos and the meaning of Día de los Muertos. You’ll leave with a finished piece and a moment set aside to remember. All materials are provided.
We’re honored to welcome Marisa Santos, curendera, who will offer limpias during the workshop.
At the end of class, Marisa will bless the ofrenda, bringing our time together to a meaningful close as we honor and remember our loved ones.
⚠️ REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS 10/28
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Arrival & welcome
Info: Settle in, find your prepared photo stencil, and meet the group.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Opening procession & remembrance
Info: Gather for a guided tribute to the people, pets, and memories we carry with us. Sharing is optional.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:50 PM
The story of the retablo
Info: Explore Día de los Muertos and New Mexico’s tradition of painted devotional images, then consider what your own image will mean.
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:05 PM
Painting demonstration
Info: Learn how to position your stencil, build color, and add personal details.
🕑: 02:05 PM - 03:35 PM
Make your retablo
Info: Paint with guidance and time to work at your own pace.
🕑: 03:35 PM - 03:50 PM
Closing procession & offering
Info: Bring your retablo forward for a shared moment of remembrance. Participation and sharing are optional.
Event venue & nearby stays
Artisan ABQ, 3017 Monte Vista Blvd NE, Albuquerque, United States
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