Day of the Dead Mexican Folk Art Workshop: Papier Mâché Skulls
Create traditional papier mâché skulls to celebrate Day of the Dead. Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega, a local Mexican folk artist, will guide participants through the process of creating the skulls from scratch in this three-part workshop. Registration is required. To register, click the link below or contact your local library.
Crea calaveras tradicionales de papel maché para celebrar el Día de Muertos. Andrea Muñiz, artista folclórica mexicana, guiará a los participantes en el proceso de creación de las calaveras desde cero en este taller de tres partes. Es necesario registrarse. Para registrarse, siga el enlace a continuación o comuníquese con su biblioteca local.
About the Artist
Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega is a Mexican textile artist and community engager, born in Mexico City and raised in Hidalgo, Mexico. Her journey into textiles began in 2017 through a photo embroidery workshop, where she discovered the richness of textures and stitches. Since then, she has explored diverse embroidery styles and textile techniques, deepening her connection to traditional arts.
After moving to the United States in 2021, Ireri Andrea joined the Mexican Folk Art Collective, where she continues to celebrate Mexican traditions and share her cultural heritage. She has played a key role in the Driftless Region's Día de Muertos Celebration as an ofrenda (altar) designer, organizer, and artist. Alongside fellow members of the collective, she facilitates workshops and cultural programming in schools, libraries, and community centers. Her work highlights the beauty and significance of artisanal practices and the richness of Mexican folk art, while fostering cross-cultural understanding and community connection.