Makerspace Workshop: History of Halloween
October 26 @ 3:00 pm
$20 – $25
Have you ever wondered why we trick or treat or carve pumpkins on Halloween? This workshop explores where some of the famous Halloween imagery and customs came from, so join us for a spooky history lesson, learn the story of Stingy Jack, and make your own original Jack-o-Lantern, out of a turnip!
About the Instructor:
Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand is a Sicangu Lakota and Cherokee artist that hails from Taos, New Mexico. Her passion for community and social justice has led her to speak on matters of equality and cultural representation in pop culture. She is a graphic designer, illustrator, comic creator, and community organizer. She has over 10 years of experience in after-school and summer programs. She is the co-founder and director of ayA Con, Denver’s Indigenous Comic and Art Festival.
