Sculpt Your Own Calaverita Workshop | At Luz y Tierra

Sculpt Your Own Calaverita Workshop

✨ Saturday, September 12th, 2026
📍 Luz y Tierra – 2828 I-30 Frontage Rd Ste 101, Mesquite, TX 75150
🕕 From 2:00 – 5:00 PM
💲 Tickets $85 per person – All materials, tools, and firing included

About the Workshop:

Join us for a cozy, creative afternoon celebrating the beauty of Mexican folk art! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to sculpt your very own Calaverita or Skull. Inspired by the traditional earthenware skulls made in Oaxaca, participants will learn the basics of handbuilding with clay, including sculpting, shaping, carving, and adding details to create your own unique calaverita.

No prior art or ceramics experience is needed! This workshop is beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone curious about folk art, symbolism, or simply reconnecting with their creativity.

What You’ll Create:

Each participant will be supplied with the tools needed to create their own skull taught by artist, Jerri Quiroz of Jerri’s Calaveritas. and learn how to shape, carve, and sculpt their own pieces. 

Jerri will then guide you through the basics of handbuilding techniques, sharing tips, techniques, and ideas for making your piece truly personal. Whether you want to create a vibrant, traditional skull like those of Oaxaca or a modern, expressive version, this is your time to make it uniquely yours.

Once sculpted, your Calaveritas will be carefully glazed and fired by us. You’ll leave your piece at Luz y Tierra, and we’ll handle the rest! Glazing and firing takes about 4–6 weeks, and you’ll get an email or text when your finished piece is ready for pickup at Luz y Tierra.

Included in Your Ticket:

♡ All the clay, brushes, and tools for decorating your Calaverita

♡ Firing and glazing services

Important Details:

♡ Beginner-friendly – no art or ceramics background required

♡ Wear clothes you’re comfortable getting dirty or dust on (the clay can leave a powdery residue and be messy)

♡ Feel free to bring your own reference images for inspiration

♡ Glazing & firing takes 4–6 weeks; pickup will be at Luz y Tierra. And all participants will receive a notification via email/text when pieces are ready for pickup

We can’t wait to sculpt, laugh, and create with you! 

Con mucho amor,
💖 Jerri