A Special Discovery Saturday: Ammonites

Ammonites

A Discovery Saturday workshop with Vanessa Maciel 

Join us for an educational, hands-on experience at a special Discovery Saturday. This week, we’re looking at ammonites, a crucial part of the diet of our state fossil, the ichthyosaur. Explorers of all ages will get the chance to hold a real ammonite fossil and make an ammonite pendant at our fossil workshop.

The fossil workshop is led by Vanessa Maciel. Born in Ocotlan, Jalisco Mexico, Vanessa developed a passion for traditional arts at a young age. Her artistic interests and talents drove her to the Instituto Cultural Cabañas in Guadalajara where she studied Cartonería (papier mâché), a folk-art tradition which uses paper and engrudo (glue made from flour and water). 

Supplies are limited, so we suggest a $5 donation to participate. Payment will be taken at the time of the event.

Please email educationnsmlv@nevadaculture.org or call (702) 822-8746 with questions.