Join us as our Friday Date Night Series continues with a beautiful jewelry workshop in partnership with social impact brand Manos Emprendedoras, a collective of Latin American women immigrant artisans founded by Yurima Crowley In this special pre-Valentine’s Day program, guests will learn to make a custom piece of jewelry featuring a beautiful gemstone.

Our hosts will also be preparing homemade, soulful Mexican food and drink including tamales, pozole and champurrado (Mexican hot chocolate). Perfect for a unique Valentine’s Day gift and for curious and adventurous Cornellians and their guests!

FOMO ALERT: This experience is capped at 20 guests!

WHEN: Friday, February 7 (6:30pm – 8:30pm)

WHERE: Manos Emprendedoras 1532 Galena St. Aurora, CO 80010

WHO: Yuri Crowley, the founder of Manos Emprendedoras was born in Caracas, Venezuela and studied Graphic Design. A visionary and talented artisan, she created Manos Emprendedoras out of a passion for jewelry and helping others. Yuri will share her own inspiring story with us and guide us through this hands-on experience.

TICKETS: $60* (each guest will take home a piece of jewelry they will make – this program includes the class, jewelry and food and drink). Questions or more information? Contact Gary Schueller (schuellergp@gmail.com / 914.907.2169) **For those wanting to eat before the program, we recommend Mango House, a food hall. Our favorite is Urban Burma, which serves delicious Burmese food!**

*A portion of proceeds from this event will go toward our continued enhancement of Cornell Club of Colorado programming and to ensure future events remain accessible to the diverse, vibrant, and curious 4,000+ Cornellians living in Colorado and that we can offer even more free and low-cost programming. As always, please feel free to reach out to Club President, Gary Schueller (schuellergp@gmail.com / 914.907.2169) or Club Vice President, Katherine Olaksen (kdo27@cornell.edu) with recommendations for programs, feedback, or to get more involved.