Stitches from Mexico that Tell Stories
Saturdays, September 13 and 20, 9am-12pm
Class level: Participants should have prior embroidery experience
Age requirements: 16+
Teaching artist: Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega
Class fee: $125
Mexico has a deep and vibrant tradition in the art of embroidery.
In this class, we will explore two iconic styles from the central region of the country. In the first session, we will learn about Tenango embroidery from the state of Hidalgo, and in the second, we will explore Purépecha embroidery from the state of Michoacán. We will delve into the symbolism and stories embedded in each of these styles, as well as some of the traditional stitches that bring their colorful designs to life.
Mexican textile artist Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega will guide us through this journey, in collaboration with the Tierra de Bordadoras Cooperative, a collective founded and led by women artisans from the state of Hidalgo. They will also create the exclusive pattern that participants will embroider during the program.
All workshop materials will be provided on loan during the sessions and must be returned at the end of the program, except for the embroidery pattern and threads, which participants may keep.
Prior knowledge and experience of embroidery is required.
*15% of the proceeds from registration will be donated directly to the Tierra de Bordadoras Cooperative, in support of their valuable artisanal and community work.
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Teaching Artist Bio:
Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega is a textile artist and communication specialist from Mexico City living in Madison, WI. From a young age, Andrea discovered an interest in artisanal processes and inherited her mother's love for Mexican textiles. Seeing embroidery and other textile techniques as a shared practice, Andrea has taught several workshops in English and Spanish where she has reaffirmed the importance of collective learning. One of her creative interests lies in exploring traditional and contemporary techniques to create images rooted in her Mexican heritage, nature, shapes, and colors.
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