FULL: Workshop: Mini Corazon Sagrado Wooden Box

AGOTADO: Taller: Caja de madera con mini corazón sagrado
Wednesday, 9/17/2025
6:00 - 7:30
Mission General Floor Area
Mission

1234 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
United States

415-355-2800

Create a mini corazón sagrado (sacred heart) wooden box— a cherished symbol of love, faith, and resilience. Participants will paint a heart-shaped wooden box and decorate it with vibrant embellishments inspired by traditional Mexican art.

The corazón sagrado holds deep spiritual and cultural significance in Mexico, with roots tracing back to the 16th century and the Spanish colonial period. Introduced through Catholic missionaries, the symbol became intertwined with pre-Hispanic cultures, eventually representing compassion, divine love, and cultural identity. Today, sacred hearts crafted from tin, wood, and other materials are found throughout Mexico, adorning homes, altars, and public spaces.

This workshop offers a meaningful way to explore and celebrate a beloved tradition through creative expression.

 

Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-2800 (starting August 11th). 

 

Decore  una caja de madera en forma de corazón inspirada en el corazón sagrado, un símbolo apreciado de amor, fe y resiliencia. Los participantes pintarán una pequeña caja en forma de corazón y la decorarán con detalles vibrantes, inspirados en el arte popular tradicional mexicano.

El corazón sagrado tiene un profundo significado espiritual y cultural en México, con raíces que se remontan al siglo XVI durante el periodo colonial español. Introducido por misioneros católicos, este símbolo se entrelazó con las creencias indígenas, llegando a representar la compasión, el amor divino y la identidad cultural. Hoy en día, los corazones sagrados elaborados en hojalata, madera y otros materiales se encuentran en todo México, decorando hogares, altares y espacios públicos.

Este taller ofrece una forma significativa de explorar y celebrar esta querida tradición a través de la expresión creativa.

 

Espacio limitado. Es necesario reservar: (415) 355-2800 (a partir del 11 de agosto). 

 

 

 

Creative Arts

Exercise your power of imagination with programs that encourage hands-on projects for adults. For craft programs, all materials are provided, unless noted.

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Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Latinx community.

¡VIVA! at the Library is a celebration of Latinx heritage, cultures and traditions. San Francisco has a rich Latinx heritage that is highlighted in a diverse array of exciting programs for all ages, from Spanish/bilingual storytimes to cooking classes, author talks to art and cultural presentations.

Español/Spanish

Programa en español. Program in spoken Spanish.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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