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Papel Picado workshop
Papel picado is a traditional Mexican craft that features colourful paper sheets with intricate cut-out details.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
13 +
Free
Papel picado literally means ‘punched’ or ‘perforated’ paper. This traditional cut paper folk art is found throughout Mexico. This art has reached a pinnacle of expression and is present at every major holiday in the form of brightly colored strings of cut tissue paper banners strung under the portals of homes and across the narrow streets of colonial villages.
The papel picado not only gives colour to the Day of the Dead offering (altar), but also represents air, one of the four elements that must be present in any offering.
Ruth Marmolejo, Craft Artist
Originally from Mexico City , Ruth grew up celebrating Mexican traditions, customs and culture in general.
With time, Ruth developed a passion for crafts. She specialized in the traditional papel picado making using the old technique of chisel and hammer.
In the search to keep her culture alive and be able to transmit it from generation to generation, Ruth is delighted to be able to share her craft to the Beaches Sandbox community.
Cancellation Policy
This is a free event. If you have registered but are unable to attend, please let us know and we will open your spot to someone else.
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Beaches Sandbox offers a wide variety of high-quality programming. Our goal is for everyone to be able to participate in these programs, regardless of their financial status. The Beaches Sandbox Financial Assistance Program is put in place to allow those who otherwise could not afford to participate, access to all programs offered at the centre.
