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Mexican Textiles Instructional Artist Residency: Weaving or Embroidery - June 26, 2017 Session (Fee Reduction) - Arquetopia - Oaxaca, Mexico

Type: Residencies, Workshops, Exchanges [View all]
Posted by: Arquetopia Oaxaca International Artist Residency
Deadline: Sun, May 7th, 2017

http://www.arquetopia.org/our-artist-residencies/2014-10-12-17-29-20/mexican-textiles-residency

With master instruction, learn to create traditional Mexican Textiles (Weaving or Embroidery) in the countryside of Oaxaca, southern Mexico. Extendable 3-week term starting Monday, June 26, 2017.

Our Board is offering a special USD -$250 fee reduction for this session.

Apply Now through Sunday, May 7, 2017. Spaces are limited. Applications are evaluated when received vs. waiting until after the deadline.

This a production residency that includes 3 weeks of master instruction (27 hours total, 9 hours per week) in Mexican textiles techniques. Residents learn how to use the traditional back-strap loom, including how to assemble it, and basic weaving techniques; or they learn Mexican embroidery techniques for which we offer instruction in the following: cross-stitching, chain-stitching, shading, and pepenado hilván.

Founded in 2009, Arquetopia is an internationally established, award-winning nonprofit arts and cultural foundation with a social scope that emphasizes critical thinking through artistic practices. Our Artist-in-Residence Programs are the largest and most reputable in Mexico and Latin America, with an array of contents anchored in a solid structure of collaborations with prominent cultural institutions, renowned experts, and notable artists.

HOW TO APPLY

E-mail Chris at info@arquetopia.org

Visit the Arquetopia website at www.arquetopia.org
Complete and submit the Arquetopia Artist-in-Residence Online Application Form, following the instructions on the web page.

Following selection, applicants are notified immediately via e-mail.

Posted on Mon, April 24th, 2017
Expires on Sun, May 7th, 2017

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