Weaving Water Free Fiber Workshops at MWMO

2522 Marshall Street Northeast,Minneapolis MN 55418

26 February, 2022

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Weaving Water Free Fiber Workshops ABOUT: Each body of water has its own chemical composition, assortment of debris collected as it flows, and unique path carving shapes in the landscape. Waterways leave imprints on the land we can easily trace to reveal how the environment may have looked in a past century or millennium. By contrast, human systems are less transparent. Learn fiber art techniques and join in conversation about how the mystical chemistry of indigo influenced world history and still bears an imprint on our lives today. DATES: Each workshop will explore different aspects of fiber and indigo dye. Select the date you want from the red "select a time" button at right. October 16: Dip fiber in the water of the Missisippi and pattern it with indigo to create weft for weaving. Learn a variety of shibori techniques and play with different fibers. November 13: Wet felt a natural wool ball that can be dipped in the indigo vat. Learn how felting is the oldest form of fabric. Featuring a guest artist and natural dye expert Ceci Lewis! January 22: >>>UPDATE--THIS SESSION HAS MOVED TO ZOOM due to pandemic conditions. We are happy that zoom allows us to add an additional 20 tickets, however! You will recieve a dream pillow kit by mail in advance of the zoom session.<<<<<<< Weaving Water welcomes guest artist Amoke Kubat of YO MAMA's House for Stitch & Flow: Dream Weaving Stories from the Mississippi River Black Experience. Amoke will share stories of the African-American Mississippi River experience. MWMO artist-in-residence Sarah Nassif will teach simple stitching techniques all ages can enjoy. Sew a small indigo dyed dream pillow to fill with herbs for good dreams. Stitch, listen and find inspiration in the flow of the river, dreams and stories. February 26: Work with natural fibers and indigo dye as we explore how stories are made and shared in a live story making session with Minneapolis storyteller Beverly Cottman (aka Auntie Beverly). Fiber project tbd. March 26: We'll continue to play with indigo and consider our connections to water and waterways. Stay tuned for news about March and April workshops TBA. April 23: We'll continue to play with indigo and consider our connections to water and waterways. Stay tuned for news about March and April workshops TBA. June 18: Attend the opening of Weaving Water, an exhibition of the fiber art of Sarah Nassif and the community of people who have attended workshops over the course of the year. Details to come! VOLUNTEER FOR WEAVING WATER: I may need a few people to help me create materials for the final exhibit to realize the full vision. Did you have fun felting? Dyeing with indigo? Stitching? Add on "volunteer" to your ticket or email [email protected] to learn more about opportunities beyond the free fiber workshops. LOCATION: All workshops are scheduled to be in person at MWMO (2522 Marshall St NE). In the case of a COVID-19 situation that calls for building closure, the workshops will be held via Zoom and project kits will be mailed out. ATTIRE / COVID SAFETY: Dress in warm clothes that may be stained. We will be taking COVID-19 precautions and asking participants to mask and social distancing. Please bring a mask and apron if desired. Please stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms. Thank you for helping us stay healthy! Creativity in nature experiences.