Papel Picado – Art of Punched Paper

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This Mexican folk art has been used since the 19th Century. The tradition originates from the practice of making Amatl (Kind of tree bark textile) by the Aztecs. The designs are commonly cut from colored tissue paper using a guide or template, a small mallet, and chisels, creating as many as fifty banners at a time. Papel picado (meaning punched paper) can also be made by folding tissue paper and using small, sharp scissors. Papel Picado, also known as banderitas, are popular at parties and family gatherings as decorations, Easter and offerings for the Day of the Dead.

Age – 5 years and older Parent supervision is needed for this workshop since participant will be using scissors or a cutter. Parents are encouraged to help their children with cutting.

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Humber College/Lakeshore Arts/Assembly Hall/Mimico by the Lake BIA

The Etobicoke Lakeshore Culture Days Festival is co-produced by Lakeshore Arts and Humber College with supporting partners: City of Toronto’s Assembly Hall, and Mimico by the Lake BIA. The weekend features free, hands-on, interactive activities that give participants a “behind-the-scenes” look into the arts and cultural base of the local community.