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Registration opens:
August 17th, 2026

Paint & Sip

3D Printed Alebrijes
2026-09-16 14:00:00 2026-09-16 15:30:00 America/New_York Paint & Sip Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as we paint patterns on 3D printed alebrijes and sip on mocktails. Supplies and beverages will be provided. Potential allergens. Limit of 1 session. Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Wednesday, September 16
2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Jackson Branch

Makerspace

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as we paint patterns on 3D printed alebrijes and sip on mocktails. Supplies and beverages will be provided. Potential allergens. Limit of 1 session.

Learn about the fascinating history of alebrijes, or vibrant papier-mâché or wood sculptures of mythological, chimera-like creatures. Dating back to the 1930s, alebrijes have since become an iconic form of contemporary Mexican folk art by bridging indigenous traditions with surreal, modern artistry. In tribute to blending tradition with modern artistic expression, our alebrijes have been created with 3D printing technology and await your unique flair!

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM/MAKER | Food | DIY/Craft | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | HispanicHeritageMonth |

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