If you are interested in any of the workshops listed below you can contact us at contact [at] itzatna.org for more details and information.

DANCE ME TO THE END OF LOVE

​Workshop Duration: 40-45 minutes max (2 workshops per day)
Age Guidance: For families with children 6+
Capacity: 15 people
Lead: Bianca Beneduzi
​Partners: The Activist Body
Space Dimensions: 8m x 7m


This Segni Mossi inspired workshop invites people to take a journey through dance improvisation and intuitive drawing to navigate the rites of passage and remember our loved ones that already passed away, as well as the sense of community and otherness. Inspired by the song “Dance me to the end of love”; by Leonard Cohen, we would like to invite you to dance to all possibilities for a better world that are asking to be born! 
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By exploring shapes and movements, playing with lightness and darkness, experimenting with colours and textures we will create a common ground to be creative and have fun. We invite you to explore movement and drawing simultaneously using sheets of paper and crayons, improvising in a multidisciplinary platform. We will experiment and create individually and in group. 
We will create a Moving Ofrenda to celebrate life and death!

Wings, Petals, Charms

Workshop Duration: Rolling - Drop In
Capacity: 20 people
Age Guidance: Suitable for families with children aged 4+
Lead: Michelle Amezcua

Step into a world of vibrant colours, rich traditions, and heartfelt creativity as we honour Mexico’s Day of the Dead through arts and crafts! In this unique hands-on family-friendly workshop, you’ll learn about the magic of ‘Día de los Muertos’ while exploring traditional Mexican symbols like marigold flowers, monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, and the enchanting "Árboles de la Vida" (Trees of Life) charms crafted in clay. 

What to Expect: 
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  • Paper Marigolds: Learn to make delicate, vibrant *flores de cempasúchil*, the iconic marigold flowers that light the path for spirits with their radiant orange glow. 
  • Butterfly Ancestors: Craft your own beautiful butterflies, symbolising the souls of ancestors returning to visit during this sacred time. 
  • Hummingbird Creations: Capture the spirit of the hummingbird, a beloved symbol of love, resilience and joy, in your own unique art. 
  • Clay Charms: Create your own small *árbol de vida*, or tree of life, to honour loved ones and celebrate the beauty of the cycle of life. 


Whether you're an experienced artist or simply excited to try something new, this workshop is the perfect way to celebrate Día de los Muertos in a meaningful and creative way. Bring friends, family, or come solo and connect with others who are excited to honour these beautiful traditions.