Virtual Art Workshop “Weaving History”
John Denholm, Woven Tied Beiderwand Coverlet, 1839, cotton and wool, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Griffith.
Olga de Amaral, Dos columnas moviles (Two Mobile Columns), 1985, wool and horsehair, courtesy of the artist. © Olga de Amaral / Photograph © Diego Amaral
Ernesto Neto, SunForceOceanLife (installation view), 2020, crocheted textile and plastic balls, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Accessions Endowment Fund. © 2020 Ernesto Neto / photograph by Thomas R. DuBrock
Deanna Santiago, teaching artist
Virtual Art Workshop for Families
Play, Learn, Celebrate “Weaving History”
Part 1: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.
Part 2: Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.
FREE / Live via Zoom / Register once for both days
This two-part family workshop invites you to explore the practice of weaving and its place in American history. Create your own work of art, using inspiration from all around the MFAH!
• A woven coverlet in the Bayou Bend Collection
• The exhibition Olga de Amaral: To Weave a Rock
• The exhibition Ernesto Neto: SunForceOceanLife
Teaching artist Deanna Santiago leads both 90-minute workshops. When you register, your confirmation email includes a list of supplies. Ideal for ages 12 & up. Admission is free.
Questions? bayoubend@mfah.org
This program is generously supported by Mary Lynn and Steve Marks.