Metal Tooling Calacas with Artmaranth

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This wonderful class from Artist and Art Educator Amaranta Ibarra-Sandys of ArtMaranth Mobile School combines artistic instruction with cultural and historical context. 

Metal tooling, also called “repousse” ,“metal embossing” or “repujado” in Spanish is a type of low-relief sculpture in which tools are used to create a design on metal. This centuries old practice can be found in artworks including armor plates from ancient Greece, King Tut's mask, and Mexican tin art designs.

Participants will learn basic techniques of metal embossing using conventional kitchen items to create a unique piece of art. In this class, we will explore the different metal tools to add textures onto borders and corners. Once the design is embossed, we’ll proceed to add color using sharpies. As we work, we'll discuss the tradition of Dia de los Muertos, the significance of altars and objects to decorate such as sugar skulls, candles and flowers.

This class is appropriate for teenagers and adults from 13 to 200 years old.

Register to attend this program:

https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/events/687010cbee7045528b7c8f8e

Amaranta Ibarra-Sandys is a South Seattle based Teaching Artist by day and Mixed Media Artist by night. Born and raised in Mexico City and is a graduate of Ceramics and Mexican Folk Art from the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, she now calls the PNW her home. She is the Creative Director of ArtMaranth Mobile School where she offers Youth Mural mentorship, Bilingual Art Classes and private classes. She is also an emerged Public Artist, Consultant, Business entrepreneur, Performer, Community Builder, Gardener, Mother of a teenager and a Cat Mama.
Her illustrations of gloomy landscapes, depicting women, goddess and skeletons reclaimed ancient rituals, foods and language while blending elements of PNW nature, water, sea life and mountains. Art is her tool for social change in hopes to inspire others!