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Registration opens:
September 16th, 2025

Carpet of Colors | Alfombra de Colores

Grades 3-5 | Grados 3-5
2025-09-30 17:30:00 2025-09-30 18:30:00 America/Chicago Carpet of Colors | Alfombra de Colores Warren-Newport Public Library - The Flex

Tuesday, September 30
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-30 17:30:00 2025-09-30 18:30:00 America/Chicago Carpet of Colors | Alfombra de Colores Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating your own colorful carpet. | ¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana creando tu propia alfombra de colores! Warren-Newport Public Library - The Flex

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating your own colorful carpet. | ¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana creando tu propia alfombra de colores!

These carpets are inspired by the vibrant traditions of Guatemala. Just like the beautiful sawdust carpets made during Holy Week, students will design their own versions using colored sand. A fun and hands-on way to explore Latin American culture through art!

Estas alfombras están inspiradas en las vibrantes tradiciones de Guatemala. Al igual que las hermosas alfombras de aserrín hechas durante la Semana Santa, los estudiantes diseñarán sus propias versiones usando arena de colores. ¡Una forma divertida y práctica de explorar la cultura latinoamericana a través del arte!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | En Español | Creative Arts & Maker |

TAGS: | Hispanic Heritage Month |

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