Latine Entretejida / Interwoven
Exhibitions, Workshops, Classes, and Events
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photo provided by Irma Sofia Poeter
Latine Entretejida / Interwoven and World Design Capital 2024
Visions Museum of Textile Art is proud to unveil Latine Entretejida/Interwoven, a program designed to foster connection and showcase Latine textile artists who are inspired by the unique culture that engulfs the San Diego/Tijuana border. Renowned artists Irma Poeter, Marisa Raygoza, Mely Barragan, and Olivia Arreguin present a diverse collection of quilts, sculptures, and fashion pieces, showcasing the beauty and complexity of their cultural textile art. Complementing the exhibition, Latine features engaging programming for all ages, including artist-led workshops and a community art project. Join us in celebrating this intersection of art and culture. Free exhibition, donations welcomed.
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Visions Museum of Textile Art se enorgullece de presentar Latine Entretejida/Interwoven, un programa diseñado para fomentar la conexión y el entendimiento entre los pueblos de México y Estados Unidos. Las reconocidas artistas Irma Poeter, Marisa Raygoza, Mely Barragán y Olivia Arreguin presentan una colección diversa de colchas, esculturas y piezas de moda, que muestran la belleza y complejidad de su arte textil cultural. Como complemento a la exposición, Latine presenta una programación atractiva para todas las edades, incluidos talleres dirigidos por artistas y un proyecto de arte comunitario. Únase a nosotros para celebrar esta intersección de arte y cultura. Exhibición Gratuita.
Latine Entretejida / Interwoven Exhibitions in Our Galleries
On View May 11 to June 22, 2024
Conexiones / Connections, a VMOTA Members Challenge
On View May 11 to July 20, 2024
Tapestry of Hues by Olivia Arreguin
On View May 11 to October 5, 2024
A DRESS: Re-addressing Old Patterns through Clothing and Ritual by Irma Sofia Poeter
Vivir al Borde: Hanging by a Thread by Marisa Raygoza
Domestic Landscapes by Mely Barragán
Artist Talks in the galleries for above exhibitions are on Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 1 – 2 pm
Olivia Arreguin
Mely Barragán
Irma Sofia Poeter
Marisa Raygoza
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On View July 24 to October 5, 2024
Shrouds: Nuances of a body / Sudarios: Matices de un cuerpo by Carolina Betancourt
United By Yarn:
Invitation to Crochet Club at San Diego Craft Collective
Location: SDCC
2590 Truxtun Road, Studio 106, San Diego, CA 92106
Crochet Club is on the following Tuesdays from 6-8 pm
April 16th, 23rd, 30th
Come meet up with other fiber friends and work toward creating community art!
VMOTA newsletter recipients are invited to attend SDCC’s Crochet Club for free in March and April as long as any item made is donated for the United by Yarn event.
Bring your own hook & yarn!
No experience necessary, an avid crocheter will be on hand to help and offer guidance.
Ages 12+yrs welcome, or age 7+ with an adult.
To enroll, please email San Diego Craft Collective at team@sandiegocraft.org.
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Unidos Por El Estambre:
Club de Crochet en San Diego Craft Collective
Ubicación: SDCC
2590 Truxtun Road, Studio 106, San Diego, CA 92106
El Club de Crochet se lleva a cabo los siguientes martes de 6 a 8 pm
16, 23 y 30 de abril
¡Ven a reunirte con otros amigos del arte textil y colabora para crear arte comunitario!
Los destinatarios del boletín informativo de VMOTA están invitados a asistir al Club de Crochet de SDCC de forma gratuita en marzo y abril, siempre y cuando cualquier artículo elaborado sea donado para el evento United by Yarn.
¡Trae tu propio gancho e hilo!
No se necesita experiencia, un apasionado tejedor estará disponible para ayudar y ofrecer orientación.
Edades 12+años bienvenidas, o edad 7+ con un adulto.
Para inscribirse, envíe un correo electrónico a San Diego Craft Collective al team@sandiegocraft.org.
photo provided by Olivia Arreguin
Wall Art Weaving with Olivia Arreguin
Location: VMOTA
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106
Time: 11 am – 3:30 pm (4 hours of class and a half hour lunch break)
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Registration for the general public is now open here.
The cost will be $100 for VMOTA members and $110 for non-members.
Students will pay an additional kit fee of $20 directly to the artist on the first day of class.
The class will be limited to 10 participants. In the event that the workshop is full when you attempt to register, please use our contact page to be put on a waiting list.
Explore the art of weaving in a uniquely hands-on and inspiring experience where we’ll guide you through the fundamentals needed to craft your own distinctive textile masterpiece. Over the course of 4 hours, you’ll have the opportunity to craft a one-of-a-kind textile piece using a simple loom. We provide all the materials you need including a basic wooden loom for you to take home.
photo provided by Irma Sofia Poeter
Artist in Residence Saturdays with Irma Sofia Poeter
Location: VMOTA
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Saturdays, June 8, June 15, June 22, and June 29, 2024
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How to up-cycle a piece of clothing with re-construction, appliqué, and embroidery
Bring on the Bling Workshop with Resident Artist Irma Sofia Poeter
Location: VMOTA
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Registration for the general public is now open here.
The cost will be $60 for VMOTA members and $80 for non-members. Materials are not included.
The class will be limited to 10 participants. In the event that the workshop is full when you attempt to register, please use our contact page to be put on a waiting list.
Learn how to upcycle a piece of clothing through applique and embroidery. This workshop will be directed towards people with sewing skills. Materials are not included. Bring to class 2 or 3 pieces of clothing, lace, notions, embroidery thread, sewing thread, beads, needles, hot glue gun with glue, and scissors.
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Conceptual exploration on how to transfer your work into the textile medium
Say It With Textile Workshop with Resident Artist Irma Sofia Poeter
Location: VMOTA
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106
Time: 10 am – 4 pm, with a break for lunch
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Members-Only Registration for the workshop will open at 10 am on May 27, 2024.
Registration will open to the general public beginning at 10 am on June 3, 2024.
The cost will be $120 for VMOTA members and $150 for non-members.
The class will be limited to 10 participants. In the event that the workshop is full when you attempt to register, please use our contact page to be put on a waiting list.
A conceptual exploration on how to transfer your work into the textile medium. This workshop will be directed towards non-textile artists. Bring to class images of your work, notepad / sketchbook.
Soft Sculpture Workshop with Mely Barragan
Location: VMOTA
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106
Time: 1 – 4 pm on two consecutive days
Wednesday, July 10, and Thursday, July 11, 2024
Members-Only Registration opens at 10 am on May 27, 2024
Registration open to the general public opens at 10 am on June 3, 2024
The cost will be $135 for VMOTA members and $145 for non-members.
Materials for students to bring: A new bed pillow, thread of various colors, sewing needles and scissors.
The class will be limited to 15 participants. In the event that the workshop is full when you attempt to register, please use our contact page to be put on a waiting list.
Using everyday materials, we will decontextualize their use and create a very personal sculpture. At the end of the workshop, we will create a collective installation to show our results which will be displayed at VMOTA for 1 week, through July 18th.
photo provided by Olivia Arreguin
Basketry with Olivia Arreguin
Location: VMOTA
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106
Time: 11 am – 3:30 pm (4 hours of class and a half hour lunch break)
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Members-Only Registration for the workshop will open at 10 am on June 13, 2024.
Registration will open to the general public beginning at 10 am on June 20, 2024.
The cost will be $100 for VMOTA members and $110 for non-members.
Students will pay an additional kit fee of $20 directly to the artist on the first day of class.
The class will be limited to 10 participants. In the event that the workshop is full when you attempt to register, please use our contact page to be put on a waiting list.
Explore the world of basketry in this fulfilling 4-hour workshop where you’ll learn the basics for creating your own basket using cotton rope. Dive into the hands-on process, learning the essentials of weaving and shaping as you craft a unique and functional piece. Multi-colored cotton rope and the base to create your basket will be provided.
Yarn Painting Workshop with Timothy Hinchliff
Location: VMOTA
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106
Time: 1 pm – 4 pm
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Members-Only Registration for the workshop will open at 10 am on July 8, 2024.
Registration will open to the general public beginning at 10 am on July 15, 2024.
The cost will be $140 for VMOTA members and $155 for non-members.
The class will be limited to 16 participants. In the event that the workshop is full when you attempt to register, please use our contact page to be put on a waiting list.
Create your own 5”-7” yarn painting. Join Timothy Hinchliff, master artist, for a three hour workshop in an exciting new medium of textile arts. Explore Soft Mosaic, a method of pressing finger weight yarns on to a soft art wax covered boards. Timothy will share the use of symbolism, color composition, and story while creating your own spirit journey of art.
