Mask Painting workshop

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Join special guest artist Irving Mondragón Laguna for a mask painting workshop at OffCenter.

This workshop is hosted in conjunction to the Fantastic Animals from Mexico: Alebrijes and Nahuales, a temporary touring exhibit of monumental sculptures inspired by Mexican magical realism, presented by the City of Albuquerque.

Irving is a certified papier-mâché artisan and folk art creator from Mexico City, with over 20 years of experience dedicated to the creation, preservation, and teaching of Mexican popular art. He began his training in 2003 at cultural institutions such as the SHCP Cultural Center, Circo Volador, and the Museum of Popular Art. He has collaborated with national and international institutions including the Museum of Popular Art, UNAM, Universidad Anáhuac, and Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland, promoting folk art through workshops and cultural projects. His work has been recognized with first place at the Monumental Alebrijes Parade (2013) and second place (2017), and he has participated in international events in China, France, Poland, and the United States. In 2025, he presented the project Animalia at Harvard University.

He currently teaches workshops and collaborates with cultural institutions, continuing to promote and share Mexican folk art traditions.

Materials provided.

Tuesday, July 7, 5-8 p.m.

At OffCenter Community Arts Project, 808 Park Ave SW, ABQ.

Tiered pricing: Free $0 / Base $15 / Core $30 / Supporter $60

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Join special guest artist Irving Mondragón Laguna for a mask painting workshop at OffCenter.

This workshop is hosted in conjunction to the Fantastic Animals from Mexico: Alebrijes and Nahuales, a temporary touring exhibit of monumental sculptures inspired by Mexican magical realism, presented by the City of Albuquerque.

Irving is a certified papier-mâché artisan and folk art creator from Mexico City, with over 20 years of experience dedicated to the creation, preservation, and teaching of Mexican popular art. He began his training in 2003 at cultural institutions such as the SHCP Cultural Center, Circo Volador, and the Museum of Popular Art. He has collaborated with national and international institutions including the Museum of Popular Art, UNAM, Universidad Anáhuac, and Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland, promoting folk art through workshops and cultural projects. His work has been recognized with first place at the Monumental Alebrijes Parade (2013) and second place (2017), and he has participated in international events in China, France, Poland, and the United States. In 2025, he presented the project Animalia at Harvard University.

He currently teaches workshops and collaborates with cultural institutions, continuing to promote and share Mexican folk art traditions.

Materials provided.

Tuesday, July 7, 5-8 p.m.

At OffCenter Community Arts Project, 808 Park Ave SW, ABQ.

Tiered pricing: Free $0 / Base $15 / Core $30 / Supporter $60

Teacher bio:  

All materials provided. No experience necessary.

Unless otherwise specified, OffCenter classes and workshops are intended for ages 16+.

Refund Policy: All of our classes have limited capacity and often sell out. Please let us know if you are unable to attend a class you’ve registered for so we can open up the spot for someone else. If you would like a refund for your class registration fee, you must let us know at least 48 hours ahead of the class start time. Cancellations received within 48 hours or less of class start times are not eligible for refunds, but your class fee can be transferred to a future class registration instead. If you have questions about your class registration, or to request a refund or class transfer, please call, email, or talk to staff in person at OffCenter during Open Studio hours.

Why are there multiple prices? All of our classes are offered at a sliding scale, with a free option available to anyone that requests it. When possible, we make the base option available in order to partly cover the cost of the class. The core price is the "true" cost of the class OffCenter needs to cover paying our teachers and providing supplies and materials. If you are able to support at a higher level, paying the supporter price helps ensure we're able to continue offering a variety of classes and keep free spaces open for anyone that needs.

There are a limited number of free spots available online. If these are sold out, please email, call, or drop by the studio to sign up! Email info@offcenterarts.org.