Threading Memories

posted June 21, 2017 – 6:49pm

Library to Host Memory Cloths Circle Workshops

Madison, WI –

Explore the threads that bind your life story. Throughout the month of July, you can learn how to translate your personal memories to textile art in a number of free workshops hosted by the Memory Cloth Circle at the Madison Public Library.

The Memory Cloth Circle evolved from the 2013 MMOCA Triennial as a Relational Art project at Lakeside Coffee House. People were invited to tell stories and embroider their memories. It was fun and meaningful, so the group has continued ever since. At various exhibits they provide materials and invite people to join in the process. Their inspiration comes from a group named Amazwi Abesifazane (meaning Voices of Women) which started making Memory Cloths in South Africa to give voice to their experiences of Apartheid.

You can learn to embroider your own memory cloth at one of many free workshops hosted by members of the Memory Cloth Circle as part of the Madison Public Library’s Bubbler program. Workshops are held in the Bubbler Room of the Central Library. All materials and supplies will be provided. No registration is needed, and all ages and abilities welcome.

For more information, visit madisonbubbler.org.

Embroidering Memory Cloths Workshops
Saturday, July 1 from 10am - 12pm
Wednesday, July 5 from 10am - 12pm
Thursday, July 6 from 6 - 8pm
Friday, July 7 from 1 - 3pm
Tuesday, July 11 from 1 - 3pm
Wednesday, July 12 from 10am - 12pm
Thursday, July 13 from 10am - 12pm
Tuesday, July 18 from 1 - 3pm
Wednesday, July 19 from 10am - 12pm
Thursday, July 20 from 6 - 8pm
Friday, July 21 from 1 - 3pm
Saturday, July 22 from 10am - 12pm
Monday, July 24 from 1 - 3pm
Tuesday, July 25 from 1 - 3pm
Wednesday, July 26 from 10am - 12pm
Friday, July 28 from 1 -3pm

Memory Cloths: Block Printing on Fabric Workshop
*Sunday, July 9 from 1:30 - 2pm (July Bike the Art - first stop)
Friday, July 14 from 1 - 3pm
Saturday, July 15 from 1 - 3pm

Memory Cloths: Medieval Portuguese Stitch Workshop
Saturday, July 8 from 10am - 12pm

The Bubbler is partially funded by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Artist in Residence is funded through a grant from the Friends of the Madison Public Library.

About Madison Public Library
Madison Public Library’s tradition of promoting education, literacy and community involvement has enriched the City of Madison for more than 140 years. Nine locations throughout the City of Madison are open six days per week and welcome over 2.2 million visits each year. For more information, visit madisonpubliclibrary.org, Madison Public Library on Facebook, or @madisonlibrary on Twitter.

About The Bubbler at Madison Public Library
The Bubbler’s hands-on workshops, performances, and events introduce participants to a variety of local experts who share their talent and passion for art, design, and maker culture. For more information, visit madisonbubbler.org, Madison Bubbler on Facebook, or @madisonbubbler on Twitter.