Class Description:
Students will learn the history, significance, and traditions of Ojo De Dios, also known as Gods Eyes.
Using yearn, students will weave in their own unique patterns while discovering how these ancient weavings connect us more deeply to our ancestral roots. The artistic practice of making Ojo de Dios will be explored as a form of meditation.
What to Expect:
During class time, students will make an 18” x 18” eight-sided weaving. They will learn five different weaving patterns. Students will also be introduced to oral histories and the story of Grandmother Spider and the Time-keeper Weavers.
Class Cancellation Policy:
If a class or workshop needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather or teacher illness, a “make-up” day will be scheduled on a SATURDAY as the educator’s schedule allows.
Materials:
All materials will be provided for students and are included in the price for this workshop.
Educator:
Cal Duran is a Queer, Two Spirit, Indigenous, Native, Mixed blood. Latinx, Manito, Mestizo, Chicanx, Indian Artist, and Arts Educator from Colorado. Art has been a portal to channel his indigenous ancestors, where he slips under an emotional spinning vortex of creation. His work often explores parallels between hybrid identities found in myth, religion, and ritual. Duran has shown altars, installations and artwork in museums and galleries throughout the Denver Metro area and beyond. He continues to honor his ancestors and recently created a room at Meow Wolf in Denver, honoring the indigenous tribes of Colorado and the Americas.
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Class Description:
Students will learn the history, significance, and traditions of Ojo De Dios, also known as Gods Eyes.
Using yearn, students will weave in their own unique patterns while discovering how these ancient weavings connect us mo (more)
