Sugar Skulls
On Sunday, October 13 at 3 p.m., prepare for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) as you learn how to make calaveras de dulce (sugar skulls) in a Hands-On History workshop led by Elizabeth McCarthy. The sugar skulls are often used as offerings placed on ofrendas (altars) on Día de los Muertos.
Elizabeth McCarthy is a local sugar artist with over twenty years’ experience making Mexican sugar skulls for Day of the Dead. As a child she learned cake decorating from her mother, and as an adult she has elevated the calavera de dulce to new heights. She is passionate about introducing this fascinating cultural art to the entire community.
In this workshop, Ms. McCarthy will lead participants in molding the skulls from raw sugar, joining the pieces to make a three-dimensional skull, making the bright royal icing, and decorating the skulls. Each participant will create two of their very own sugar skulls to take home. Learn to create a unique work of sugar art, blending traditional elements with a modern twist.
Hands-On History is a series of workshops intended to help adults experience traditional crafts and activities.
