Name: Two- day Papel Maché Sun Mask Building Workshop at the Geary Art Crawl
Start: 2026-03-07T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-07T20:00:00-05:00
Location: RAW Design Inc.

$Two- day Papel Mach\u00e9 Sun Mask Building Workshop at the Geary Art Crawl$

Two part papel maché sun mask workshop.
About this Event

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

As part of the artists-run workshops at Geary Art Crawl happening this March 7 and 8.

Sun mask building workshop will consist of a two-part session workshop. The workshop is open to anyone interested in papel mache techniques, as well as creative design and character building. Sun masks are traditional Mexican folkloric symbols of renewal and life celebration. I will encourage participants to reach into the deepest parts of their imagination and strive to create unique and individual designs reflective of each person's interpretation of the Sun.

This is a TWO-PART WORKSHOP

Session 1 - Saturday March 7, 4pm-8pm

Session 2 - Sunday March 8, 11am-2pm

This worskhop is facilitated by Izzy Paez.

PARTICIPANT AGE: 16+
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE + ACCESSIBLE WASHROOMS

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Izzy Paez is a Mexican–Salvadoran Canadian multidisciplinary artist creating work that explores internal dialogue, cultural background, and dream worlds. Working in the style of magical realism, she strives to tell stories through landscapes, character archetypes, and cosmo-anthropomorphism.

ABOUT GEARY ART CRAWL

Geary Art Crawl is a free, community-driven arts festival that animates Toronto’s Geary Avenue with interdisciplinary programming, creative workshops, and live cultural experiences.

Founded in 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an d the changing face of our beloved street, the festival was created to safely reconnect the community, provide paid opportunities for artists and arts workers, and support the neighbourhood’s small businesses during a period of significant disruption.

Since its inception, Geary Art Crawl has grown into an annual celebration of the corridor’s vibrant creative ecosystem, activating studios, galleries, and industrial spaces while welcoming thousands of visitors to explore the area.

Through workshops, performances, and collaborative projects, the festival highlights diverse artistic voices and fosters meaningful community engagement in shared public space.

Visit www.gearyartcrawl.com to explore more workshops.