Los Sagrados Animales

Oaxaca Carnival 2025

Oaxaca, Mexico
Feb 26 thru March 7, 2025

A Mixed Media Art Experience with Michael deMeng
During Carnival Celebrations in Oaxaca, Mexico.

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times.  Oaxaca is a magical place…it’s a place where the unexpected is around every corner.  A good example of this is the sleepy little artisan village of San Martin Tilcajete. In this small Oaxacan village spirit animals are an inspiration for the celebration of Carnaval, where celebrants don crazy, beastly costumes and let out collective roars throughout the day.  

So with this as our inspiration let’s dive into the mystical world of spirit animals by crafting intricate shrines using found objects and the art of assemblage. Inspired by the rich tradition of saints and santos, we’ll reimagine these sacred icons, infusing them with the essence of beasts that speak to our souls. Unleash your creativity and explore the depths of symbolism as we honor the spirits that guide and inspire us.

Shoe Shrines on the Oregon Coast

3 day workshop:
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 2, 3 & 4  9:30 AM - 4:30 PM 
Add an optional 4th day:
Monday, May 5, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Ever wondered if those sleek, pointy Italian designer shoes could double as a mini shrine? No? Well, I certainly have! It’s time to raid your closets and unearth those fashionably painful relics for a higher purpose. In this uniquely sole-searching workshop, we’ll turn neglected footwear into fashion-forward wall shrines. Whether you fancy crafting an Iconic Stiletto, a majestic Shoecophagus, or perhaps a cozy Loafer Lair is more your style—this class has a spot for every shoe and every soul.

Dust off those uncomfortable pointy-toed pumps or those loafers you loathe and prepare to heel your sole! Armed with paint, collage, and an assortment of found objects, you’ll build, glue, and groove your way to a stylish shoe-shrine. Get ready to shrine your shoes… those boots aren’t just made for walking.