Chiringuero Julio Flores Puerto Rican Kite-Maker
Date: Mon. September 15, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm
Location:
Portage-Cragin
5108 W. Belmont Avenue
60641
Program: Hispanic Heritage Month
About this event:
Julio Flores is a Chicago born artist and visual communications professional. He is well known in the Chicago arts and crafts scene where he is recognized as a master 'chiringuero.' He is carrying on an Intergenerational craft tradition from his grandfather and father. Julio exhibits and leads kite-making and pinata workshops throughout the Chicago area. We are pleased to exhibit his whimsical kites made from grocery store signs and other materials.
