Third Saturdays: Mexican Family Fun at The Aldrich Museum

Embrace the Mexican tradition of piñatas, brightly colored papier-mâché sculptures filled with goodies, at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum on Saturday, January 18.

Visitors will go south of the border with teaching artist Lucia Hierro to create their own piñatas, experiment with different techniques to decorate the paper sculptures, fill, and then playfully smash them.

From 10 am to 12 noon, children aged two to five are invited to play in the galleries, followed by storytime and art-making. From 1 to 3 pm, children aged six to ten are invited to engage in gallery games and hands-on art projects.

Each session will include snack time and although the workshops are geared to a specific age range, siblings and friends of all ages are welcome to participate. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Third Saturdays is free for Aldrich members and children aged 18 and under; free with the price of Museum admission for non-members. For more information, contact Michelle Friedman, Youth and Family Programs Coordinator, at mfriedman@aldrichart.org or 203.438.4519 during regular Museum hours. The Aldrich is located at 258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877.

All exhibitions and programs are handicapped accessible. Free on-site parking. Regular Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm. For more information call 203.438.4519 or visit aldrichart.org.

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Submitted by Redding, CT

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