Embroidery on Paper
with Tatiana Castillo
$145
Embroidery on paper is one of the most contemporary and creative explorations in design and art. In this workshop, we will explore the confluence of different papers with colorful stitches and textures. Participants will learn about the use of various stitches in embroidery on paper, ideal materials for this surface, ways to interpret the process and final care of the pieces.
All materials included.
About the Artist:
Tatiana Castillo is a Colombian textile artist, embroidery tutor and author based at her studio in Bogotá, Colombia. Her main creative interest lie in finding the dialogue between fabrics, traditional Latin America embroideries and the female body. Exploring the connection between popular art iconographies in different communities and female identities. This interest has led to exhibitions in Seattle (USA), Mexico City and Tel Aviv (Israel), the latter winning an honorable mention at the Photo IS:RAEL 2020 festival. She has been an arduous researcher on traditional embroidery techniques from Latin America.
She has given lectures on embroidery in different museums and cultural organizations in The US, Greece, Colombia and Mexico City since 2015. She´s part of the virtual educational platform Crehana as a teacher.
Her first book Agujas, puntadas y secretos was published by Editorial Planeta in October 2022.
Ig @Tatianacastillo_art
compartiendoagujas@gmail.com
Our Policies:
Please arrive 10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.
You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.
We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.
Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.
If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming. You will receive a credit for a future class.
Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been purchased and meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burned on these very special artists.
Tatiana Castillo is a Colombian textile artist, embroidery tutor and author based at her studio in Bogotá, Colombia. Her main creative interest lie in finding the dialogue between fabrics, traditional Latin America embroideries and the female body. Exploring the connection between popular art iconographies in different communities and female identities. This interest has led to exhibitions in Seattle (USA), Mexico City and Tel Aviv (Israel), the latter winning an honorable mention at the Photo IS:RAEL 2020 festival. She has been an arduous researcher on traditional embroidery techniques from Latin America.
She has given lectures on embroidery in different museums and cultural organizations in Colombia and Mexico City since 2015. She ́s part of the virtual educational platform Crehana as a teacher.
Her first book Agujas, puntadas y secretos was published by Editorial Planeta in October 2022.