Mappa with Bettina Matzkuhn
May 8-10th - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Join us in this special opportunity to learn design and stitching techniques from Bettina Matzkuhn. Bettina was our special guest at the January meet-up and wowed us with her thoughtful approach to her fibre work and her creative use of stitch and design. Bettina will be guiding us through a three day workshop about map-making.
This is a rare opportunity for us to explore our creativity under the guidance of a professional fibre artist and to enjoy the company of like-minded fibre friends. This opportunity has arisen as Bettina is travelling to the opening of an exhibit at plural ( ) Contemporary Art Fair plural.art in Montreal and stopping in Winnipeg for a few days.
May 8-10th - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Join us in this special opportunity to learn design and stitching techniques from Bettina Matzkuhn. Bettina was our special guest at the January meet-up and wowed us with her thoughtful approach to her fibre work and her creative use of stitch and design. Bettina will be guiding us through a three day workshop about map-making.
This is a rare opportunity for us to explore our creativity under the guidance of a professional fibre artist and to enjoy the company of like-minded fibre friends. This opportunity has arisen as Bettina is travelling to the opening of an exhibit at plural ( ) Contemporary Art Fair plural.art in Montreal and stopping in Winnipeg for a few days.
“Mappa” is Latin for a square of cloth, and is the perfect vehicle for describing any kind of voyage. Each student will produce 3 small “samplers” that address aspects of both cartography and textile techniques in preparation for beginning a larger map that may continue to evolve. Looking at a range of historical maps and contemporary artists’ versions, we will discuss their forms and meanings.
From global data visualization to a trip around the kitchen, maps are about narrative. What to include, what to leave out? This workshop will encourage an increased awareness of our own pathways –either remembered, imagined or projected– and develop a personal textile language to express them. Beginning with small, hand-drawn maps we will discuss the workings of space, line, and symbols. Techniques include simple surface design, hand embroidery and appliqué techniques. Beginners and up.
From global data visualization to a trip around the kitchen, maps are about narrative. What to include, what to leave out? This workshop will encourage an increased awareness of our own pathways –either remembered, imagined or projected– and develop a personal textile language to express them. Beginning with small, hand-drawn maps we will discuss the workings of space, line, and symbols. Techniques include simple surface design, hand embroidery and appliqué techniques. Beginners and up.
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Dates: Thursday, May 8th - Saturday, May 10th, 2025 (3 days)
Times: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm each day Location: St. Mary’s Road United Church 619 St. Mary’s Rd. Winnipeg Workshop fee: $275 per student (includes materials) Max class size 12. |
***This is a design and hand stitching class. No sewing machines or cumbersome supplies are required. Additional supplies that students may bring include a sketchbook, pencils and pens, an embroidery hoop if you like to use one, assorted needles/pins/scissors/thimbles, a modest assortment of thread and fabric scraps you have on hand, and lino cutting tools if you have them.
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Bettina's January presentation recording is available here.
Please go to her website to learn more and to see her beautiful work. bettinamatzkuhn.ca.
Please go to her website to learn more and to see her beautiful work. bettinamatzkuhn.ca.
