Classes and Workshops


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2009 SPRING/SUMMER ARTS BROCHURE




Indian Inspired Bags
Saturday, February 14, 2009
10am12pm

Create a decorative bag or wall hanging inspired by pieces from the Hand-in-Hand Folk Art Collection. Class includes discussion of the use of mirrored embroidery in India, demonstration of various embroidery stitches and all the materials you need for your creation.
Ages: High School Adult
Workshop Fee: $30
Workshop Size: 15 max 



Make it & Move it!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
1:00
3:30pm
Come and be inspired by Carnival! Have fun creating fancy headdresses at Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery. Then head down to the Baila dance studio to learn basic samba techniques. Come dressed in comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.
Ages 7 Adult (ages 5&6 welcome with parent participation)
Workshop Fee: $35
Workshop Size: 15 max




Beaded Pouch

Saturday, April 11, 2009
10am
12pm

Come learn basic beading techniques and create a beaded pouch based on pieces from the Hand-in-Hand Folk Art Collection. Class includes discussion of beading in Africa, instructions and all the materials you need.
Ages: High School
Adult
Workshop Fee: $25 
Workshop Size: 15 max



Mexican Blouses
Saturday, May 9, 2009
10am12pm

Peasant blouses have made their way in and out of fashion over the years. Many have drawn inspiration from the embroidered huipiles from Mexico. We will make our own blouse based on the colorful ones worn in the state of Michoacán. Class includes discussion of weaving and embroidery in Mexico, fabric and sewing instructions, materials and demonstration of crosstitching. 
Ages: High School Adult
Workshop Fee: $30 
Workshop Size: 15 max





Classes and workshops are held at 
Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery
919 W. 17th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108.  
Call
(816) 221-2349 to register.