Weaving Workshop: The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige
Sat, Oct 19
|Chicago
This workshop is in conjunction with Hyde Park Art Center's exhibition, The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the largest exhibition of Robert Paige’s work to date. Teaching Artist Tereh Jene will lead a weaving workshop, where attendees will learn the plain weave technique using a cardboard loom.
Time & Location
Oct 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Chicago, 1456 E 70th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
About the event
This workshop series is in conjunction with Hyde Park Art Center's exhibition, The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the largest exhibition of Robert Paige’s work to date, which surveys the iconic textile designs and painted fabric of one of the most generative artists/designers from the South Side of Chicago. The exhibition, corresponding public programs and upcoming catalog is part of Art Design Chicago, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities.
Teaching Artist, Tereh Jene will lead a weaving workshop, where attendees will learn the plain weave technique using a cardboard loom, highlighting AfriCOBRA and the EVERDAY ART movement. Wool yarn and pre-warped looms will be provided.
Read more and register on Hyde Park Art Center's website: https://www.hydeparkart.org/event/weaving-workshop-dorchester-art-housing-collaborative-rebuild-foundation/