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Alfombra Sand Art

Part of Hispanic Heritage Month
2025-10-06 18:00:00 2025-10-06 19:30:00 America/Chicago Alfombra Sand Art Create vibrant sand art inspired by traditional Guatemalan Alfombras! Make colorful patterns while you learn about this beautiful cultural tradition from Latin America. (Grades 6-12) Fountaindale Public Library - Vortex

Monday, October 06
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Create vibrant sand art inspired by traditional Guatemalan Alfombras! Make colorful patterns while you learn about this beautiful cultural tradition from Latin America. (Grades 6-12)

TAGS: | Genealogy/History/Culture | Arts and Crafts |

AGE GROUPS: | Teens |

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