In this special 90-minute workshop with artist Angie Ebba, participants will learn about the meditative and grounding practice of slow stitching. We will use fabric scraps to create small, stitched collages. No prior experience with sewing needed.
Suggested Supplies:
- Small scraps of fabric, lace, ribbon
- Embroidery thread in 1-3 colors
- Embroidery needle
- Something to sew onto (examples: larger piece of fabric, piece of clothing, canvas bag, etc.)
- Scissors
Optional Supplies:
- glue stick
- beads
- small natural items (stick, piece of sea glass, pebble)
Angie Ebba is a queer disabled writer and artist who teaches workshops and performs across the US. Angie believes in the power of art, writing, and performance to help us gain a better understanding of ourselves, to build community, and to make change. Find Angie online at rebelonpage.com.
About CBAW Visual Arts Workshops
Join Veterans and Artists, Valerie Acosta, Shaun Smith, Joe Merritt, or a special guest to learn new art techniques on Wednesdays at 7pm EST. Come hang out in a collaborative group setting and bring what materials you have. No experience necessary! To register, click the link below.
MissionBelonging is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.
CBAW Marketing & Communications Manager
Rob Haney is an artist, writer, and graphic designer with a passion for making slick-looking and fun images that catch the eye and draw viewers in. Rob worked for over 10 years in retail banking and management in their previous life, before returning to school and earning an Associates of Arts with Honors from Rock Valley College in 2012. An early addict to Twitter, Rob enjoys liking and resharing cool stuff and interacting with people who hold similar interests on the internet. When not online, Rob writes and reads poetry, creates both physical and digital artwork, and watches British mystery shows.