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Imaginary Creatures

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center, Silver Spring MD

May 14 - May 21, 2022

Learn about imaginary creatures from around the world, and create your own in this 2-day workshop led by sculptor and mixed-media artist Kelsey Joyce!

Inspired by "alebrijes," imaginary creatures created by the artist Pedro Linares Lopez, explore an array of mixed media materials including metal armature wire, clay, aluminum foil, Papier-mâché, and more. Learn how how color choice and imagery affects the viewer, the cultural importance of Linares’ alebrijes, and how they have become a tradition in Mexico.

Throughout the 2 sessions, you will create a 2D design of your imaginary creature and learn sculpting skills that will allow you to

ADMISSION INFO

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INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

Additional time info:

Children's class. 8 student capacity. 2 sessions for $85.

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

LOCATION

CREATE Arts Center

914 Silver Spring Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910

PARKING INFO

Parking Information: Metered garage parking is available in the Fenton Street Village (Garage 4) Parking Garage and a small surface lot by our building (see map above), and can be paid with either coins or through the MobileNOW app. Metered street parking is available on Silver Spring Avenue in front of our building, and will be available across the street when ongoing construction is finished.

Visit our website for full parking information, and to view a parking map.