Would you be afraid to spend all night in a
cemetery?
Not if you were attending a “Dia de los Muertos”
celebration! Upon arrival you might find mariachis
playing music, colored lights everywhere, food,
laughter and people dancing around in skeleton
costumes. Participants would be hosting little
parties and picnics at the grave sites of loved
ones. Imagine the graves adorned with flowers,
candles, and colorful “papel picado,” or cut-paper
garlands. Smell the favorite foods of the honored
deceased and see colorful altars bearing photos
and other personal items brought to honor beloved
ones. Taste those whimsical sugar skulls available
only this time of year...
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*This site is privately funded and maintained by Diana Vela Carter, public school art teacher.
   Our mission:
  • Showcase a community of  "teaching artists", their art, and ideas
  • Exhibit student art work
  • Share lesson ideas with teachers
  • Provide a forum for fans of Day of the Dead
  • Promote original art and Community Workshops
  • Provide educational entertainment. Learning is fun!
Day of the Dead Skeletons are called "Calacas".  
These Red Earth Clay sculptures are quite fanciful!
Art by 5th grade art students.
"Dia de los Muertos" is a celebration of life! Viva la Vida!
Welcome, Art Teachers and fans of Day of the Dead.
Featured art  is created by
some of my 900 art students.
Each week, I alternate
between two elementary
schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
I have been a K-5  Fine Arts
teacher for 14 years.  I
sponsor two after school art
clubs and present community  
art workshops.
Feminine Sugar Skull
Missy Cripps, 2009
"Homie con Velas"
Diana Vela Carter
Glaze on 6 x 6 Terra Cotta wall tile.
The playful nature of Day of the Dead Folk Art is typical of the "Dia de
los Muertos" tradition. It strengthens the belief that our earthly
presence is but a mere station in the cycle of life. Death is one leg of
the soul's journey and not the end for those who believe in an afterlife.

Dia de los Muertos is not morbid or spooky like wonderful opportunity to
teach the young about their ancestors.
Day of the Dead is a celebration of life. Viva la Vida!
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The Corpus Christi Caller-Times
came to our classroom and Sugar Skull workshop!!

Check out the news article and photos:
Sugar Skulls are a sweet tradition
Kids learn about Día de Los Muertos
By Rachel Denny Clow
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