Register 34 Seats Remaining
Alebrije Workshop
with Vanessa Maciel
Friday, July 24
10:15am - 11:15am
Mesquite Library
Community RoomEach participant will create a creature inspired by a folktale, legend, or myth from their own cultural background.
Alebrijes are vibrant, fantastical Mexican folk art sculptures depicting imaginary creatures, often blending features of different animals (e.g., winged, horned, or finned beasts). Originating in the 1930s and 1940s by Pedro Linares in Mexico City, Alebrijes traditionally feature intricate patterns and intense colors.
Each participant will create a creature inspired by folktale, legend, or myth from their own cultural background. Through this process, the participants will explore storytelling, heritage, and imagination while learning traditional paper-mâché techniques.
Please register on the library website's Events page, at the Customer Service desk, or call 702.507.4081.
All supplies are included!
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts & Hobbies |
Mesquite Library
| Mon, May 11 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, May 12 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, May 13 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
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The Mesquite Library began as a 2,008-square-foot facility in May 1990 and was expanded to 5,464-square-feet in 2012. After a 1.63-acre parcel was donated by the City of Mesquite, a new 13,313-square-foot library was constructed and the former building was converted into the library’s Learning Center, which features the EmployNV Career Hub. The library now houses 29,000 volumes and serves a community of over 21,000 residents.
