The paper-mache doll is a distinctive traditional craft that became the dear play object and companion for many children in central Mexico. Today, this tradition is struggling to survive, being kept alive only in workshops of the few artisans who continue to produce paper-mache dolls, not for monetary gain but for continuity of this beautiful art. In this single day workshop, you will sew and create your own doll using molded forms, string, embellishments and paint. You will also learn about the history of the paper mache doll as a traditional and indigenous form of art from Mexico as well as its use with practices of art therapy.
About the artist: Ramona Garcia is a visual artist based in Sacramento, CA. Her work is inspired by her cultural upbringing and Mexican Healing Traditions, particularly folk art and paper mache doll-making. She is a recent recipient of the Seedling Creativity Grant through Sacramento’s Office of Art & Culture. With this grant, Ramona will be execute series of Doll Making Workshops with a focus on trauma informed practices that engage the often-overlooked Spanish Speaking immigrant community.
She graduated from University of California, Berkeley in 2012 and currently resides in Sacramento, California where she continues to expand her interest and education in the field of mental health while sharing her passion for this art at cultural community centers and universities across the country. Her mission is to honor these traditions by raising awareness about artisan work, cultural revitalization and bridging together traditional art making with practices of art therapy.