Class Description:
In this class, students will use clay sculpting as a method to (re)connect with the earth. Focus will be on the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), with time for exploring one’s own ancestral relationship to cultural holidays. Students will bring their imagination and voice to the medium of clay while learning sculptural techniques.
What to Expect:
This workshop will begin with gallery visits to view objects in the museum’s collections on display. Following this, students will research, sketch, and plan their vision for a Dia de los Muertos sculpture and build a paper armature. The remaining time will be spent on working with clay, sculpting, and finally painting.
Educator Bio:
Cal Duran is an artist and art educator focusing on connecting with his ancestors from an Indigenous and Latinx background. His work often explores parallels between hybrid identities found in myth, religion, and ritual. Duran has shown altars, installations and artwork in museums and galleries throughout the Denver Metro area and beyond. He continues to honor his ancestors and recently created a room at Meow Wolf in Denver, honoring the indigenous tribes of Colorado and the Americas.
https://www.artbycal.com
Refund and Class Cancellation Policy:
The Denver Art Museum adheres to a no-refund, no-exchange policy. If you are unable to attend, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation.
If a class or workshop is cancelled by the Denver Art Museum due to inclement weather or teacher illness, a make-up day will be scheduled on a FRIDAY or SATURDAY as the educator’s schedule allows.
Accessibility Statement:
To request large print materials, a sign language interpreter, CART or any other accessibility service, please email Access@DenverArtMuseum.org at least ten (10) business days in advance of the program. We will make every effort to provide accommodation for requests made outside of that window of time.
Please see further information about accessibility, parking, and directions to the DAM here: https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/accessibility
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Class Description:
In this class, students will use clay sculpting as a method to (re)connect with the earth. Focus will be on the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), with time for exploring one’s own ancestral relationship to (more)
