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Introduction to Pueblo Weaving with Louie Garcia
Sat, Aug 18 2012, 12:00a.m. - Sun, Sep 2 2012, 1:00p.m.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM, United States |
Description:
2012 Pueblo Artist Workshop Series
Every Saturday for 4 class sessions
August 18th & 25th and September 1st & 2nd
(9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Materials Needed: Please bring 3 skeins of your choice of 3 different colors. "Red Heart" acrylic brand yarn works best. Traditional colors are: Red, Green and Black.
Limited Enrollment
Registration Fee: $220
Workshop Description:
The art of weaving is a very ancient tradition among the Pueblos of the Southwest. It is a tradition that pre-dates pottery by several centuries. Sadly, it is one of the art forms that has experienced a sharp decline since the colonization of Pueblo communities. Despite this fact, Pueblo textiles are still very much an integral part of Pueblo culture and identity as they make up the traditional regalia and dress for religious and other special occasions. Louis will teach students the fundamental aspects needed for individuals to understand the history and the ever evolving aspects of Pueblo textile weaving. Students will be able to integrate what they have learned into future works of their own under the guidance of this truly gifted Pueblo weaver.
BIO:
Louie García is a Tiwa/Piro Pueblo weaver whose family originates from southern New Mexico in the Las Cruces/El Paso areas. He is a self-taught weaver as many other Pueblo weavers before him. Having been brought up by his grandfather, García learned from a young age the importance of maintaining Pueblo tradition and cultural values. These teachings have inspired him to offer these classes in the hopes of revitalizing the art of Pueblo weaving and encouraging a new generation of Pueblo weavers.
Restrictions:
All other cancellations / refunds will be charged a minimum refund fee of 4.99% of the class price plus $2.
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