The Art of Masapán-Ecuadorian Bread Dough Class with Maja
Thu, Oct 28
|Via Zoom
Learn the Art of Masapán with teaching artist Milton "MAJA" Jurado. It is an art form where beautiful and detailed figurines are created from a bread dough mixture.
Time & Location
Oct 28, 2021, 6:00 PM
Via Zoom
About the Event
Learn the Art of Masapán with teaching artist Milton "MAJA" Jurado. Masapán sculpting is a special craft associated with the town of Calderón in Ecuador. It is an art form where beautiful and detailed figurines are created from a bread dough mixture.
This recipe and technique have been handed down for generations in Latin America and MAJA is one of the masters of this art form. During the class you'll learn how to make the bread dough and create original pieces of art using this technique originating in Ecuador. Your pieces will be ready just in time to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos and the holiday season.
Items you will need for the class:
White Bread with the crust removed
Wood Glue or Whte Glue