Wheaton Conversations: Weaving Life ~ Maya Fiber Arts
Cost
Free
Additional Information
Contact: Taral Thompson
Phone: 8568256800
Email: wheatonartsnews@wheatonarts.org
Age recommendation: All Ages
Description
Explore the amazing story of the Maya textile arts! Join Ana-Maria Zaugg of the Friends of the Ixchel Museum (FOIM) and Anthropologist Barbara Knoke as they discuss the act of weaving as a living tradition of the Maya people. Discover the deeper meanings of symbols such as the tree of life, double-headed eagle, corn, and others.
Registration is free! Part of "Wheaton Conversations," a virtual series highlighting select & diverse artists with ties to WheatonArts. To see the full schedule of conversations along with past recordings, visit wheatonarts.org.