This workshop, led by Kelly Cobb, draws on Cobb's current creative research studying Letty Esherick’s idea of “working at a joyous creative thing” to explore how color, texture, and pattern can capture emotion. The workshop engages with Bauhaus color theory, emotional color mapping, and the tactile joy of making. In it, participants will weave a small tapestry using a palette that reflects a personal joy memory, incorporating yarns, threads, and any personal fabric they bring.  They will also create a short “label” describing their piece’s story. Ultimately, they will produce Signature  “joy weavings” that visually connect individual experiences. Materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring fabric or yarn to add to their pieces.

Registration is required; seats are limited.

Center for Material Culture Studies’ 25^th Anniversary Workshops:

Nov 10: Historical Maps/Material Culture

Nov 10: Chipping stone: A hands-on look at (one of) the earliest technologies

Nov 11: The Process of Natural Dying

Nov 12: Movable Marvels: The History and Crafting of Pop-up Books

Nov 12: Made of This Earth: Experiment with Ceramics