Join us throughout the month of October for weekly Saturday art workshops to create Papel Picado, Paper Marigolds, Paper Maché and more!

About this event

On Saturdays in October 2022, beginning October 8th-29th from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Self Help Graphics will offer free art workshops where participants will learn about and create traditional crafts to honor the dead. Activities include papel picado, paper marigolds, ofrenda paper cutouts, paper maché calacas. The workshops are free for all ages, and all materials are included. The public may register online to join by visiting this link.

Please note that minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of all ages workshops. Participants of the paper maché workshop must attend all four Saturdays to complete one calaca, beginning October 8.

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Location, Parking & Public Transportation

Self Help Graphics is located at 1300 E. 1st. St. Los Angeles, CA. 90033 (Boyle Heights). Our building is wrapped in murals, on 1st and Anderson Streets.

We encourage you to carpool to attend seasonal activities, or take public transit, such as the Metro L Line to the Pico/Aliso station. We are located directly across the street to the Metro L Line Pico/Aliso station and Mendez High School, between Little Tokyo and Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights.

Limited on-site parking is available in our gated lot, adjacent to our building (enter eastbound on 1st St.).

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Know Before You Visit

Masking is strongly recommended for all, regardless of vaccination status. Please do not visit if you are sick, show symptoms of COVID-19, or have a positive test result.

We encourage the public to please check our website, call us at 323-881-6444 or email us at info@selfhelpgraphics.com before visiting if you have questions.