Community Saturday - Papel Picado Banners

Saturday, October 10, 2026
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
436 W 3rd St, Red Wing, MN, 55066

Red Wing Arts is pleased to host free artmaking opportunities for community members to learn, experiment with, and experience different techniques and media. Community Saturdays are free and open to all ages to drop in and stay as your schedule allows. All materials are provided.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Explore the vibrant tradition of papel picado — a Mexican decorative art form that features intricate designs cut into colorful tissue paper. Create your own festive banners using simple folding and cutting techniques, and learn how this beautiful craft is used to celebrate special moments and cultural events.

Learn more: redwingarts.org/calendar-of-events/2026/10/10/community-saturday

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

You may also like the following events from Red Wing Arts:

• This Saturday, 28th February, 10:00 am, No Sew Braided Rugs with Kirsten Wert in Red Wing
• Next Tuesday, 3rd March, 02:00 pm, Pet Portrait Painting, Gr 2-4 in Red Wing
• Next Wednesday, 4th March, 06:30 pm, Beyond the Basics - Wheel Throwing with Andrew Rivera in Red Wing

Also check out other Arts events in Red Wing.