About the Workshop

NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL A TBD DATE

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Students will be provided with a mini loom and selection of yarns. Together we will work through some simple weaving stitches and create something decorative with Durham artist, Julia Gartrell.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The first 25 Durham-based members of the Duke community to register will be provided with supplies for this workshop at no cost. An email will be sent prior to the workshop for on-campus pickup instructions.

About the Instructor

Julia Gartrell is an artist and educator based in Durham, NC. She received an MFA in sculpture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a BA in art from Kalamazoo College. Her work explores notions of “making do”, material plasticity, and radical approaches to repair.

She has participated in residencies at the Rubenstein Art Center, the Fine Arts Work Center, the Power Plant Gallery at Duke University, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Ox-Bow School of Art, and others. Julia has exhibited nationally and internationally, and currently teaches as adjunct faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University.

About the Location

This workshop will meet online via Zoom. See link at top of page.