Akron Postcard Club: Embroidery Mini-Masterpieces

73 South College Street,Akron OH 44325

25 January, 2023

Description

The practice of embroidery dates back to 5th century BCE, evolving over the ages into a decorative artform used on tapestries, garments, textiles… and even postcards! Join guest speaker and arts educator Jennifer Davis as she explores the embroidered mini masterpieces of the David P. Campbell Postcard collection. Davis will discuss the history of embroidery, share basic embroidery techniques, and guide participants through the process of adding decorative stitching to postcards—creating their own one-of-a-kind works of art. Kick off 2023 with this free, hands-on crafting workshop for all ages. Health & SafetyVisit our health and safety page for up-to-date information on the Cummings Center's safety protocols: https://uakron.edu/chp/museum/covid-19-precautions Please stay home if you do not feel well, have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or had direct contact with an individual diagnosed with or suspected to have COVID-19. AccessibilityA wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the northeast side of the building, near the main entrance. The event will take place on the 4th floor, accessible via an interior elevator. A wheelchair is available to loan for those visiting. Please contact us ahead of time with any accessibility requirements so we can work together to make your visit comfortable. For more information, see our accessibility page: https://uakron.edu/chp/about-us/accessibility. LocationThe event will take place at the Institute for Human Science and Culture, located on the 4th floor of the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology. The street address is 73 S. College Street Akron, Ohio 44325-4302 (on the corner of Mill and College Streets). ParkingA small parking lot is adjacent to the Cummings Center, on College St. There are also parking meters located along College St. or visitor parking available in Lot 30 (corner of College and Market streets). UA staff, faculty, and student parking is available in Lot 40, off Mill St. TransitLocal bus service is provided by Akron Metro. Stops closest to the Cummings Center are at Mill & College; E. Market & College; and Main & E. Bowery St. Further route details are available from Akron Metro. For University of Akron students, faculty, and staff, the Roo Express stops at the nearby College St. Circle and at Fir Hill Towers. About the Akron Postcard ClubThe Akron Postcard Club is hosted by the Cummings Center’s Institute for Human Science and Culture. This free club invites postcard enthusiasts from Northeast Ohio to gather once a month to explore all things postcards. Each meeting focuses on a different theme: history of postcards, artistic examples, unique materials, interesting messages, and more!