Workshop: Make a Nicho Box or Small Shrine

A partnership with San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Sunday, 2/16/2025
2:00 - 4:00
Glen Park Meeting Room
Glen Park

2825 Diamond Street
San Francisco, CA 94131
United States

415-355-2858

Celebrate what's precious in your life by creating a small nicho, or shrine, inspired by the artist Amalia Mesa-Baines. Many cultures have traditional forms of spirituality including home altars honoring the family and life events. Use mixed media to craft a small shrine highlights special objects by foregrounding them in the box like a small shrine. Pay tribute to someone who is important in your life or honor a specific life event or moment in time.

Please bring your own mementos, artwork, natural objects or other items you would like to include in the nicho.

Space limited. 

Connect: SFMOMA - Website

Connect: Amalia Mesa-Baines - Website

Creative Arts

Exercise your power of imagination with programs that encourage hands-on projects for adults. For craft programs, all materials are provided, unless noted.

¡VIVA!: Latinx Interest

Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Latinx community.

¡VIVA! at the Library is a celebration of Latinx heritage, cultures and traditions. San Francisco has a rich Latinx heritage that is highlighted in a diverse array of exciting programs for all ages, from Spanish/bilingual storytimes to cooking classes, author talks to art and cultural presentations.

Make + Do

Find inspiration through craft programs featuring talented artists, makers and even your local librarians. For craft programs, all materials are provided, unless noted.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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