Tia Chucha's offers seasonal on-site and off-site series based cultural arts workshops that range from 8-12 weeks. These virtual or in-person workshops are free to low-cost and offered to youth and adults dedicated to our bilingual and intergenerational community.

Workshops we offer include, but are not limited to: Son Jarocho Music, Beginner's Guitar, Danza Mexica, Cooking, Visual Arts, etc.

Our next series based workshops will begin in Sprint 2024.

cultural arts series

MEET OUR TEACHING ARTISTS

Elvia Aguirre
Visual Arts

Chuy Sandoval
Son Jarocho

Inez Woods
Guitar

Monique Mac
Danza Mexikah

Xitlalic Guijosa Creative Writing

Wendy Centeno Culinary Arts

Javier Francisco Verdin

Ballet Folklorico

How do I know if I have been approved for the class/workshop?

Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will be notified via email within 3-4 business days and asked to confirm your spot in the class(s). If you have not received an email, please contact Cecilia at cecilia@tiachucha.org
What are the eligibility requirements?

Participants must be within the age range listed for each class. All are welcome to sign up for classes, but Northeast San Fernando Valley residents will be given priority: (Sylmar, San Fernando, Lake View Terrace, Pacoima, Arleta, Mission Hills, Granada Hills, North Hills, Van Nuys, Sun Valley, Sunland).
Are the classes free?

Our Summer Cultural Arts Classes are free. Tia Chucha's offers free-to-low cost classes and events through the support of our community. If you would like to make a donation to support you may do so here: Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural | Kindful
How much do I donate?

Any amount is greatly appreciated! The suggested donation in the past has been for each class is $30 per class and participant. Thank you for supporting Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural!
Will materials be provided?

Yes. Art materials will be provided for Visual Art Classes, instruments will be lent for our music classes, and ingredients will be distributed for our culinary class.
What if I am registered for the class and can no longer attend?

If you are no longer able to attend, please notify cecilia@tiachucha.org at your earliest convenience. We appreciate your notice to allow others on the waitlist join the class.
I didn't make it into the class I wanted to join. When will the next one start?

Tia Chucha's has seasonal classes and workshops every season (Winter, Spring, Summer, & Fall). Classes and workshops offered vary by season, but it is very likely the class you want to join will be offered again in the nearby future. To receive newsletter updates on seasonal programming email Andrea at cecilia@tiachucha.org.