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Classes & Workshops

MACC Education

The MACC is committed to providing a variety of inclusive, and culturally based arts and cultural activities through our dynamic classroom facilities. The MACC Education and Curatorial team presents a range of programming to feature traditional arts and crafts workshops, to contemporary expressions and applications of these traditional practices. Key art forms include but are not limited to storytelling, painting, printmaking, textile arts, culinary, dance, theatre, and design. Together with local, Mexican American artists, makers and culture bearers, the MACC is a space for learning, creativity, innovation and accessibility.

Our educational programing is designed to engage our community by celebrating and preserving Mexican American arts, culture and history.

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Classes & Workshops

MACC workshops are 1 day only events.
MACC classes consist of multiple days where you work on a project from start to finish.

Muñeca Lele Headbands

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Inspired by the iconic Muñeca Lelé, the beloved handmade doll that has become a symbol of Mexican folk art and cultural pride, this workshop invites participants to create their own colorful headband adorned with the doll's signature ribbon and flower details.

Acuarelas y Cultura: Kids Watercolor Class

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Led by teaching artist María Natividad, an artist and art educator with over 30 years of experience, this four-part watercolor class invites young artists to explore color, technique, and mindfulness through watercolor. Each session, kids will focus on painting a different subject and learning a new technique connecting creativity with cultural heritage.

Vida Sana: Danzón Alegra el Corazón (¡NUEVO HORARIO!)

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Aprende como bailar Danzón con la maestra Elizabeth Flores! Esta clase es perfecta para principiantes de todas las edades que deseen aprender sobre los orígenes, los pasos básicos, y la coreografía que conforman el danzón.

El baile del danzón se originó en Matanzas, Cuba y llegó a México en 1880. Es acervo de nuestra cultura y ha sido estudiado por antropólogos sociales, investigado por músicos y bailado preferentemente por adultos mayores en plazas y zócalos del centro y sur del país.

Danzón es una forma de expresión como todo el arte. El baile alegra el corazón y la vida. Por eso y por mucho más…. ¡Que empiece el baile!

Vida Sana: Salsa y Bachata

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Learn how to dance Salsa and Bachata with Dance Instructor, Eduardo Portillo. Tailored for dancers seeking confidence, this course teaches step-by-step Salsa and Bachata, offering easy-to-follow techniques for leading and following. Whether you're new to or aiming to enhance your dancing skills, this class is your gateway to dancing with confidence on the dance floor.

¡Pegalo!: DIY Sticker Workshop

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¡A rayar y pegar se ha dicho! Rooted in the small but mighty freedom of expression that calcamanías offer, this drop-in workshop invites you to create your own custom stickers. Whether you want to put your message out there, get creative, or personalize something you love, come learn how to make your own homemade stickers in a fun and relaxed environment.

Muñeca Lele Headbands

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Inspired by the iconic Muñeca Lelé, the beloved handmade doll that has become a symbol of Mexican folk art and cultural pride, this workshop invites participants to create their own colorful headband adorned with the doll's signature ribbon and flower details.

Vida Sana: Gentle Yoga

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Stretch and relax in this beginner-friendly yoga workshop with certified yoga instructor, Ashley Nava-Monteros. Props such as blankets, straps, and blocks will be available but feel free to bring your own.

Pocket Altars

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Led by teaching artist Soila Fierro, we invite you to create a devotional craft rooted in Catholic tradition that has evolved over time into a deeply personal sacred object, open to all beliefs and backgrounds. You choose the symbols, images, and writings that hold meaning for you, whether drawn from faith, family, memory, or culture, and arrange them into a one-of-a-kind piece that not only reflects what is most sacred in your own life and that you can carry with you wherever you go.

Ex-voto Painting Class for Adults

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Ex-votos are small folkloric paintings born from everyday moments of faith and gratitude, where ordinary people tell the story of a miracle, a survival, or a prayer answered through painting. In this two-part workshop, participants will channel that same personal storytelling tradition to create their own retablo on canvas, weaving their own narrative into a centuries-old art form. No prior painting experience necessary, the funkier looking painting the better!

The first session focuses on the history and cultural context of retablos, sketching your composition, and beginning your underpainting. The second session is dedicated to completing your piece, adding color, detail, and your own personal inscription to bring your story to life.

Build your own 'Chihua-Chuco-Cruzeña' style Totebag

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Textiles have long been a language of identity, memory, and community across cultures and borders. In this two-hour workshop led by Eugenia "Ao" Carmona, participating artist of the Chihua.Chuco.Cruzeña exhibit, participants of all ages will create their own canvas tote bag featuring a hand-crafted textile design.

Using iron-on adhesive sheets, cutout fabrics, sequins, buttons, pom-poms, and paint, you will design and assemble a one-of-a-kind piece that is entirely your own. To finish, participants will craft a braided strap for their tote.

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