Stitches from Mexico that Tell Stories: Embroidery Workshop with Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega

Stitches from Mexico that Tell Stories / Puntadas Mexicanas que Cuentan Historias

Mexico has a rich embroidery heritage. In this program, we will learn about two traditional embroidery styles from Central Mexico: Purépecha embroidery (from the state of Michoacán) and Tenango embroidery (from the state of Hidalgo). We will explore their meanings and some of the traditional stitches used, with guidance from Mexican textile artist Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega, who will share what motivated her to start learning embroidery and working with artisanal communities in Mexico.

México tiene una rica herencia en bordado. En este programa, aprenderemos sobre dos estilos tradicionales de bordado del centro de México: el bordado purépecha (del estado de Michoacán) y el bordado de Tenango (del estado de Hidalgo). Exploraremos sus significados y algunos de los puntos tradicionales que se utilizan, con la guía de la artista textil mexicana Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega, quien compartirá qué la motivó a comenzar a aprender bordado y a trabajar con comunidades artesanales en México.

This event is made possible by Beyond the Page with the support of National Endowment for the Humanities and Madison Community Foundation.

This program is for adults 18+. Space is limited. Registration required. Please register using the form below.