HOJALATA LUMINARIA
WITH JEN HERNANDEZ
Tuesday, December 8th, 2026
5:30 - 8:30pm
In this class, we’ll warm up our winter nights with the Mexican Folk Art, Hojalata Luminaria (punched tin lanterns). We’ll use recycled tin cans and simple hand tools to create little lanterns that will glow and sparkle. Hojalata is a centuries old folk art using thin metal and paints to create colorful decorative art pieces for homes and altars to celebrate life, death and community connection.
Class Details
Age Requirement: this class is for adults and youth 8+ if their parent or guardian is also registered.
Location: Wade Hardware (400 SW 2nd St)
Students bring: safety cutting gloves, if available. The teacher will provide some for class, these will be reserved for students (typically younger students) who need more protection from edges of can and tools.
Tuition: $40
Materials fee: $10
Please note you will be redirected to Square to process your registration.
Accessibility note: use of sharp tools, some hand strength required, some participants might be sensitive to the smell of the alcohol markers (very minimal).
Need a scholarship to attend a class? We offer full and half tuition awards (scholarships do not apply to class materials fee). Email info@tarweedfolkschool.com to register.
Tarweed Folk School values increasing access to practical arts and place-based skills. Our goal is to make our classes accessible to anyone with an interest in learning. Please consider that our classrooms take place inside and outdoors with varying amenities (think of parking, seating, walking surfaces, and bathroom options, for example). We are happy to provide any information or answer any questions about accessibility or accommodations for any of our classes and locations. Please email us if you have comments, concerns, or questions.
