VLC Forum day five: Escuela de Oficios

Saturday, October 16 2–4pm, Community Altar

Following a recent trip to Mexico to connect with his paternal roots and learn traditional tallow candle-making techniques, Jane Lombard Fellow Jorge González sets up a candle-making site as an altar enacting Escuela de Oficios's continuous, embodied work of community regeneration. This event is hosted at and in collaboration with The Clemente, with the support of Bluestockings Cooperative. Register HERE

The collective learning, care, and nurturing of community and resources at the core of Escuela’s practice is often grounded by shared meals. For this gathering, sancocho and cassava bread will be served. Inside The Clemente, Puerto Rican films screen at 5 pm, while the gathering around the altar continues with candle distribution and an open mic session through 8 pm. In order to attend the indoor screening, you will need to show proof of vaccination: the physical card, a photo of the card, or an approved app. We recommend using Excelsior Pass or NYC Covid Safe and encourage you to download either of these apps to your phone and record your vaccination, in advance of arriving.