Paint Your Own Alebrije

Workshop Overview

Alebrijes are creatures carved from the wood of copal trees in the region of Oaxaca, Mexico, and are painted with patterns and fantastic designs from the artist's own imagination.(opens in a new tab)

Attendees will get to select and paint one miniature alebrije. There is no guarantee that a particular carving of an animal will be available, and selection is based on order of arrival to the class.

• Where is the workshop?

The workshop will be held at the Museum of Eastern Shore Culture, located at 218 W Main Street in downtown Salisbury.

• Do I need to bring anything?

All supplies are included in the ticket price.

• Where can I park and is it free?

Downtown parking is free up to two hours on weekdays and entirely free on weekends. The city has provided a parking map to help you find available spots: https://salisbury.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=f311511653ce4491addc51ca98732b56(opens in a new tab)

What if I can no longer attend?

We understand that unexpected situations arise and advance notice isn’t always possible. However, we kindly ask that you try to provide at least 24–48 hours’ notice for any refund requests or changes in attendance. Doing so allows us to reopen ticket availability and offer another participant the opportunity to join the class.

All workshops will begin promptly at the time listed on your ticket. We recommend arriving 5–10 minutes early to ensure a smooth check-in and allow our instructors to start the class on time.

If you have any further questions, please reach out to the museum operations coordinator, Alexandra Kean: amkean@salisbury.edu.