Events and Workshops
We have a unique organizational structure to ensure that we can effectively carry out our mission. We have various departments responsible for different aspects of our organization including workshops, conferences, and public events.
Conferences
- The ancestral meaning of the day of the dead festivity
- Community panels with diverse cultural representatives to relate our vision of life-death and after life. Processing grieving and understanding oneself/remembering those that have departed from this life time.
- Circle of life discussion, how do we remember our love ones by honoring them and how do we want to be remember
- Modern Día de los Muertos celebration and its influences in art and community (including Guadalupe Posada)
- Our Mother Tonanzin here and always AKA La virgen de Guadalupe
- Cartoneria-Mojigangas from Carmen Caballero to our studio in The Franklinton District by Leticia Vazquez-Smith
Public Events
- Tierra y Vida Festival base in the Mayan wisdom and the sacred cacao from Tabasco Mexico July 12,2025
- Day of the Dead Columbus Festival in October
- Calaveritas literarias contest October
- Catrina y Catrin Contest. Dress and make up October
- Ofrendas Contest October
- Live Mural during Day of the dead Columbus Festival October 18th,2025 by Artist Emma Garcia Madrid
- Art Exhibition by LAH at 400 West Rich Studios during Franklinton Friday November 14th,2025
Workshops
- Spanish Club – Hablemos en Español- Practice of the Spanish Language
- Nuestras Nuevas Historias- Our new stories.
- Cartoneria workshops, Recycled Mobil, Papel Picado and more. please check the workshops schedule
- Festivus at 400 West Rich participation December
Our workshops take place in the same event space. All are welcome to join us!
400 W. Rich Street, Studio 216
Columbus, Ohio 43215
workshop
2025 Enameling Necklace Workshop with Artist: Isabel Berzosa Delgado
August 30
Ages: Adults Enameling Necklace Workshop: Technique Overview. Discover the timeless art of enameling i this hands-on workshop, beginning with a brief introduction to its rich history and cultural significance. Participats will learn the sifting technique, applying powdered enamel onto copper surfaces to create vibrant, durable deigns.
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
workshop S september 6th 11-2 pm
FLAGS & IDENTITY
Artist: Angela Ruesta from Peru will lead this workshop to bring identity and happiness to this Hispanic Heritage Month in our studio 400 West Rich St Studio 216
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
workshop
kids
Hablemos en Español * Conversation Club
Every other Saturday twice a month
The Spanish-Speaking Club is the best way to speak Spanish in a real-life setting in a structured conversation group with a native Spanish-speaking host.
By completing this module:
- you’ll learn how to converse on a wide range of topics
- you’ll perfect your verb conjugation so you can speak in different tenses
- you’ll be able to conversationally use your Spanish so you feel confident when traveling or conversing with a native speaker
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
free event
festival
kids
Day of the Dead Columbus Festival
October 18,2025
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
