FREE or by donation, please register, ages 18+

Step into the colourful world of alebrijes, the fantastical creatures of Mexican folk art, with artist Jessica Chiapa. These imaginative beings combine physical elements from different real and mythical animals. In this hands-on workshop, you'll design, build, and paint your very own alebrije using wire, cardboard, and paper. Once your sculpture takes shape, you'll bring it to life with bright, cheerful colours and patterns.

About Jessica Chiapa

Jessica is a Sparrow Artspace Alumnus from July 2023. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts in Painting which allows her to explore different techniques and create diverse pieces. She is currently creating a new paintings on canvas, and the materials allow her to analyze her cultural roots. Jessica is on the search for her being and the appreciation of an “I” without comparisons or standards. She found the true value of existence in her ancestors and nature, which led her to self-knowledge that she would like to reveal in-depth. Jessica is a freelance artist, and her work has been exhibited in Mexico and Canada, and in Calgary at cSpace King Edward, Central public Library, Sparrow Artspace and the Mexican consulate. Jessica has collaborated with SpanicArts, Mexican Woman Artists and the Mexican Consulate in Calgary. In 2023 she receive a gran from CADA (Calagary Arts Development).

This workshop is part of the Arts & Culture Sparrow Workshop Series funded by the City of Calgary.