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Event Date as Display String:

Saturday, May 18, 2019, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Location:

Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge

URL:

https://www.peabody.harvard.edu/exploring-zapotec-wool-dyeing-techniques

Event Description:

Gazette Classification:
Art/Design,Classes/Workshops,Education,Humanities
Organization/Sponsor: Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
Speaker(s): Instructor:<strong> Porfirio Gutiérrez</strong> Cost: $80
Members/$100 Non-members Ticket Web Link:
https://reservations.hmsc.harvard.edu/Info.aspx?EventID=28 Contact
Info: 617-496-1027 Link:
https://www.peabody.harvard.edu/exploring-zapotec-wool-dyeing-techniques
Saturday, May 18 OR Sunday, May 19, 2019; both sessions run 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. In this one-day workshop, master dyer and textile artist
Porfirio Gutiérrez will discuss the history and uses of cochineal dye
from the perspective of the Zapotecs from Oaxaca, Mexico, who have
used the pigment since pre-Columbian times. Native to Central and
South America, cochineal is an insect (Dactylopius coccus) that
produces a vibrant red dye that has influenced cultures and artistic
practices throughout the world since it was first discovered in Mexico
and exported to Europe in the 16th century. Mr. Gutiérrez will
demonstrate how to prepare cochineal dye and will guide workshop
participants in dyeing their individual wool scarves with both
cochineal and pericón, a wild marigold indigenous to Mexico, used to
obtain a beautiful bright yellow dye. All Levels Workshop; no previous
experience is required. All supplies for dyeing are included. Each
participant will receive a wool scarf to dye and take home. Please
note that lunch is not included in the fee. A lunch break will take
place from noon to1 p.m. Advance registration required. Registration
closes Wednesday, May 15.

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Saturday, May 18, 2019 - 10:00 to 15:00

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