Looming Legends: Tapestry Workshop Celebrating Queer History Month at Carnegie Library for Local History In-Person
Presented by Steven Frost at Carnegie Library for Local History
Inspired by Queer History Month (October), this 3-hour workshop will guide participants in using mini-tapestry looms to create abstract and/or representational portraits of famous queer figures. With a nod to local history, the workshop will include a brief lecture on 2SLGBTQIA+ history in the area. Participants will have access to a wide range of materials and will learn how to draft and create images using simple laser-cut tapestry looms. Age 14 +
Boulder Public Library presents Fiber Studio in STUDIO 24! During this 3-month focus (October-December), we invite patrons to take a deep dive into all things fiber with workshops, classes, and drop-in activities featuring sewing, weaving, spinning, needlework, and beyond! Workshops will be led by our Makers in Residence (Heather Shulte and Steven Frost) as well as many community partners.
- Date:
- Wednesday, Oct 23 2024
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- Carnegie Library for Local History, Carnegie Library for Local History
- Audience:
- All ages
- Categories:
- Makerspace
Steven Frost (they/them) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Media Studies at CU Boulder and an interdisciplinary fiber artist. Their research focuses on textiles, queer studies, and community development in public spaces. Using weaving, Frost combines traditional materials like yarn and cotton with non-traditional materials from a range of sources, exploring the ways history and time are embedded in materials. Frost is a Co-Founder of the Experimental Weaving Residency, Slay the Runway, and Colorado Sewing Rebellion. They were named a 2023 Mover and Shaker by Library Journal and are a former Chair of the Boulder Library Commission.