A hands-on series of textile-based workshops led by Kate Ingold, inspired by the Soviet Hippie Collection and other dissident archives at the Wende Museum.
Rooted in the rebellious spirit of DIY and "making do," Samizdat Sundays and Other Subversions invites participants of all ages to gather together to repair, reclaim, and create. Inspired by the Soviet Hippie Collection and other dissident archives at the Wende Museum, this hands-on series of workshops led by artist Kate Ingold offers an opportunity to make a new "imaginary elsewhere" through wearable art and textile materials.
Each session, we will explore themes of personal and collective freedom, expression, and identity.
Workshops include:
Wave your freak flag high: Create flags and banners for imaginary countries
From straight to wide: Convert straight pants into bell bottoms
Pack light: Deconstruct old T-shirts and turn them into shopping bags
Make it invisible: Sew secret messages into your favorite textiles, for yourself or others
Patch it up: Create unique, hand-sewn patches to use for necessity or identity
Story of Today: Embroider bandanas or make a fabric journal to tell the story of your experience in our present time
Join us for Sundays of stitching and subversion—no experience necessary, just a willingness to imagine, mend, and make with intention. All ages welcome!
When:
Sundays in June, 10:30am-12:30pm
Fee:
FREE!
RSVPs for this free program do not guarantee admission. Limited seating is available on a first come, first served basis.