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Weaving
by 4th-Grade Student-Artists
The textiles of Mexico have a long history. The making of fibers, cloth, and other textile goods has existed in the country since at least 1400 BC. Pueblo and Navajo tribes also have weaving traditions. Weaving began in the Southwest more than 1000 years ago and traditions have changed and grown as different people with different technology arrived in the region.
By the 1800’s Navajo tribes had adopted weaving techniques from the Pueblo tribes and were weaving with wool, introduced by the Spanish and English. Weavers had a limited number of colors to use. Tribes had natural dyes that could make a variety of shades of brown or black. A blue dye could be made from the indigo plant. Their red yarn might have come from unraveling red blankets and material from England, or the famous cochineal, red dye from Mexico, was popular and available, but expensive.
Fourth-grade students designed weaving replica collages in limited color schemes based on their study of the color wheel. They cut and glued paper in a repeating pattern and tied on a fringe at the edges.
With Native American and Mexican blankets and rugs as an inspiration, students also used cardboard looms and created weavings. Once they learned the basic plain weaving style, students experimented with different styles. From a selection of 9 different weaving styles found around the world, students were challenged to try at least 3 styles. Some used 4 or more styles and some invented styles of their own.
We worked for several weeks, mastering the styles and the process of weaving. The students set individual goals for the amount of styles and length of the weaving they hoped to achieve.
After they finished their individual work, students worked in teams to paint large artworks inspired by traditional weaving, but with their own styles. They added yarn tassels to the edges to complete these painted blanket replicas.
Weaving is an important lesson because it builds skills, allows students to plan and problem solve and to achieve a result through perseverance and to exercise craftsmanship. Collaborating on an artwork is an opportunity to unite SEL (social) skills with art skills.
Join us for a musical performance featuring The Aztec Choir directed by Chris Diaz.
Monday, April 24th, 2017 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.
By the 1800’s Navajo tribes had adopted weaving techniques from the Pueblo tribes and were weaving with wool, introduced by the Spanish and English. Weavers had a limited number of colors to use. Tribes had natural dyes that could make a variety of shades of brown or black. A blue dye could be made from the indigo plant. Their red yarn might have come from unraveling red blankets and material from England, or the famous cochineal, red dye from Mexico, was popular and available, but expensive.
Fourth-grade students designed weaving replica collages in limited color schemes based on their study of the color wheel. They cut and glued paper in a repeating pattern and tied on a fringe at the edges.
With Native American and Mexican blankets and rugs as an inspiration, students also used cardboard looms and created weavings. Once they learned the basic plain weaving style, students experimented with different styles. From a selection of 9 different weaving styles found around the world, students were challenged to try at least 3 styles. Some used 4 or more styles and some invented styles of their own.
We worked for several weeks, mastering the styles and the process of weaving. The students set individual goals for the amount of styles and length of the weaving they hoped to achieve.
After they finished their individual work, students worked in teams to paint large artworks inspired by traditional weaving, but with their own styles. They added yarn tassels to the edges to complete these painted blanket replicas.
Weaving is an important lesson because it builds skills, allows students to plan and problem solve and to achieve a result through perseverance and to exercise craftsmanship. Collaborating on an artwork is an opportunity to unite SEL (social) skills with art skills.
Join us for a musical performance featuring The Aztec Choir directed by Chris Diaz.
Monday, April 24th, 2017 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.
TESTIGOS/ WITNESSES
Tish Hinojosa
A Night at La Peña
La Peña presents
Tish Hinojosa
A Night at La Peña
Thursday, March 16th, 2017
6-8 PM
La Peña Gallery
227 Congress Avenue. Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 477-6007
www.lapena-austin.org • email: lapena227@gmail.com
facebook.com/LaPenaAustin • Instagram: @lapena_austin
Tish Hinojosa
A Night at La Peña
Thursday, March 16th, 2017
6-8 PM
La Peña Gallery
227 Congress Avenue. Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 477-6007
www.lapena-austin.org • email: lapena227@gmail.com
facebook.com/LaPenaAustin • Instagram: @lapena_austin
Grammy Nominated
Sister Sister
La Peña presents
Grammy Nominated
Sister Sister
Featuring Singer-Songwriter Melinda Joyce & Patricia Lynn Hernandez
Friday, March 17th, 2017
6-8 PM
La Peña Gallery
227 Congress Avenue. Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 477-6007
www.lapena-austin.org • email: lapena227@gmail.com
facebook.com/LaPenaAustin • Instagram: @lapena_austin
Grammy Nominated
Sister Sister
Featuring Singer-Songwriter Melinda Joyce & Patricia Lynn Hernandez
Friday, March 17th, 2017
6-8 PM
La Peña Gallery
227 Congress Avenue. Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 477-6007
www.lapena-austin.org • email: lapena227@gmail.com
facebook.com/LaPenaAustin • Instagram: @lapena_austin
La Peña presents:
TESTIGOS / WITNESSES
The International Women's Day 2017 Exhibition
Opening: Saturday March 4, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
La Peña presents Testigos/Witnesses International Women's Day Exhibition.
La Peña commemorates International Women’s Day
with a visual arts exhibit during the month of March.
Featuring the artworks of:
Alejandra Almuelle, Ana Borne, Andrea Carnaval, Veronica Castillo, Cecilia Colomé, Rita Maria Contreras, Celeste DeLuna, Nancy Espinal Argueta, Anel Flores, Marcela Foutel, Iliana Emilia Garcia, Scherezade Garcia, Cecilia Garcia Morales, Marsha Gomez, Nancy Guevara, Cliona Gunter, Elizabeth Hoisington, Carla Nickerson, Adriana Rodríguez, Jan Middlenton Rose, Patricia Ruiz, Anna Salinas, Cecilia Sánchez-Duarte, Maryangela Sanchez-Rocca, Elvira Sarmiento, Rama Tirumalachar, Elisabeth Wilborn, Liliana Wilson and Andrea Zarate.
OPENING:
Saturday, March 4th, 2017
6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
La Peña Gallery
227 Congress Avenue. Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 477-6007
www.lapena-austin.org • email: lapena227@gmail.com
facebook.com/LaPenaAustin • Instagram: @lapena_austin
La Peña commemorates International Women’s Day
with a visual arts exhibit during the month of March.
Featuring the artworks of:
Alejandra Almuelle, Ana Borne, Andrea Carnaval, Veronica Castillo, Cecilia Colomé, Rita Maria Contreras, Celeste DeLuna, Nancy Espinal Argueta, Anel Flores, Marcela Foutel, Iliana Emilia Garcia, Scherezade Garcia, Cecilia Garcia Morales, Marsha Gomez, Nancy Guevara, Cliona Gunter, Elizabeth Hoisington, Carla Nickerson, Adriana Rodríguez, Jan Middlenton Rose, Patricia Ruiz, Anna Salinas, Cecilia Sánchez-Duarte, Maryangela Sanchez-Rocca, Elvira Sarmiento, Rama Tirumalachar, Elisabeth Wilborn, Liliana Wilson and Andrea Zarate.
OPENING:
Saturday, March 4th, 2017
6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
La Peña Gallery
227 Congress Avenue. Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 477-6007
www.lapena-austin.org • email: lapena227@gmail.com
facebook.com/LaPenaAustin • Instagram: @lapena_austin
La Peña & Indigenous Women’s Network present:
TOMA MI CORAZON XXV. THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF TOMA MI CORAZON (TAKE MY HEART) SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2017.
La Peña 25th anniversary of "Take my Heart" fundraiser for the organization. This year it is dedicated to Rene Garcia Anguiano. Abbrieviated music by "Sister, Sister".
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Thanks for video by Pamela Sanchez. https://vimeo.com/koipondproductions
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Cynthia and Brian Joseph
"We Are Austin"
Friday, June 29th 2018
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Huichol Deer Repopulation Project
La Peña is proud to sponsor the Huichal Deer Repopulation Project created by our friend Luis Guerra.
Luis is a painter, sculptor, writer, storyteller, and activist.
In recent months the Huichol Deer Repopulation Project has relocated 33 deer from northern Mexico to the Sierra Madre, in Jalisco. According to Luis, "The dream of repopulating the Sierra Madre of Jalisco with deer actually came to me about 28 years ago, when I attended the Huichol Festival of the Drum, the Corn, and the Squash. It was then that I learned that encroachment and poaching had decimated the deer population in Huichol land. Which was truly tragic, given that deer are sacred to the Huichol, an integral and major part of their cosmology."
Here is the full report with more information:
Huichol Deer Repopulation Project
Please make a tax-deductible contribution to the Deer Project. You can do it online by going to our Contact Us page and clicking on Donate. Please indicate that it is for the Deer Project (in the “Add special instructions” box, in the “Review Donations” page.)
Or, write a check to La Peña (indicating that it’s for the Deer Project) and mail it to: La Peña • 227 Congress Ave. • Austin, TX 78701
Luis is a painter, sculptor, writer, storyteller, and activist.
In recent months the Huichol Deer Repopulation Project has relocated 33 deer from northern Mexico to the Sierra Madre, in Jalisco. According to Luis, "The dream of repopulating the Sierra Madre of Jalisco with deer actually came to me about 28 years ago, when I attended the Huichol Festival of the Drum, the Corn, and the Squash. It was then that I learned that encroachment and poaching had decimated the deer population in Huichol land. Which was truly tragic, given that deer are sacred to the Huichol, an integral and major part of their cosmology."
Here is the full report with more information:
Huichol Deer Repopulation Project
Please make a tax-deductible contribution to the Deer Project. You can do it online by going to our Contact Us page and clicking on Donate. Please indicate that it is for the Deer Project (in the “Add special instructions” box, in the “Review Donations” page.)
Or, write a check to La Peña (indicating that it’s for the Deer Project) and mail it to: La Peña • 227 Congress Ave. • Austin, TX 78701
