Family FriYAYs

Every Friday from July 10th to August 28th, 4pm-7pmEvening drop in program with a new theme centering the Catrinas every week.FREE for members! ​July 10th - Printing like PosadaHighlighting La Catrina garbancera de Jose Guadalupe Posada, come create your own print in a similar way to how Jose Posada did! July 17th - Marigold MagicHighlighting La Vendedora de Flores guests can try tea made from marigolds and create their own paper marigolds!July 24th - Frida, Flowers, and Fun!Highlighting La Friducha Artist and we will create our own foam flower headbands similar to the iconic headwear she is known for wearing. July 31st - Papel Picado PartyHighlighting La Catrina de Diego Rivera and sharing about the traditions of celebrating a loved one after they are gone with an ofrenda and create your own papel picado to decorate with.August 7th - Earth to eARThHighlighting Lady Mictlan and making art from the earth using soil and clay to celebrate the cycle of life and transformation as new life emerges through the work of decomposers and richness of soil.August 14th - Abundant OfferingsDuring this drop in program we’ll highlight La Vendedora de Frutas, learn about creating an ofrenda and the tradition of leaving food for our loved ones, have a chance to try some fruits and foods and weave a small basket to take home!August 21st - Wings and WhereaboutsHighlighting La Catrina Vestida de Mariposas, guests can learn about the monarch butterfly, what they symbolize in Mexican culture, and how we can reflect on our own journeys by creating a pair of wings that represent who we are.August 28th - Maria’s Movie Night at North Columbus LibraryHighlighting María Felix, a renowned Mexican actress and beauty of the 20th century, we'll be celebrating the end of summer with a movie at North Columbus Library! We invite you to the Garden afterwards for sweet treats and fun activities! Get tickets and learn more: https://www.columbusbotanicalgarden.org/calavera-catrina