A workshop for Immigrants and Expats from all over the world, about how we make a new country home.
The importance of maintaining our cultural roots while integrating and growing new ones.
This workshop is a joint invitation from Erica Mirochnik (from Mamás por el Mundo) and the American artist Aura Shahaf Woelfle.
We will explore how we integrate personal values in a new culture and country, exploring the process through group discussion and creating kiln fused glass art.
The workshop:
- March 2nd, 2017: Introductory session. Reading material, discussion and drawing, introducing glass technique
- March 9th, 2017: Working in glass. Exchange about your art work
- March 16th, 2017: Follow up discussion about the art process and value of expression. Sharing experiences in putting down roots, and feeling more at home in a different country.
Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm
Cost: 3 sessions (including all materials): $180
Where: an art studio in Brooklyn, NY (near the B & Q trains)
Beginners are welcome, no prior experience is necessary.
Space is limited to 7 participants, so don’t hesitate to register before February 25th
For registration and details send us an email to: aurastudiobrooklyn@gmail.com