About this Event
Mexican tin art, also known as milagritos, is a popular art form passed through generations since the sixteenth century to create religious and ornamental images where a soft metal is worked on both sides to make depth using raised and receding shapes.
In this workshop we will learn about the history and technique of metal tooling. We will design and complete an embossed tin art using tooling metal and tools. Elizabeth will provide some typical Mexican images like hearts, suns and birds, but you can also choose to draw your own symbol.
Location: Art Bias, 1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
Parking at Art Bias and surrounding streets.
About the Instructor:
Elizabeth Gomez is a professional artist and community organizer born and raised in Mexico City, residing in the Bay Area since 1991.
Elizabeth has taught art for many years to all ages. She paints, illustrate books, leads community murals, and makes art installations.
Elizabeth shares, "My proudest moment is finishing a 750 sq. ft. mosaic mural made with the help of over 700 community members, of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds during the pandemic. We made mosaic animals and plants of California to celebrate its nature."
Elizabeth has illustrated five award-winning multicultural children’s books and has developed multicultural art-teaching curriculum. She has also taught how to write and illustrate children’s books, as well as visited many schools to present her work as an artist and book maker.
Elizabeth is fluent in English, Spanish and Italian. She has two daughters and loves traveling with her husband.
To learn more about Elizabeth, visit her website.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Art Bias, 1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 75.00
