Textile Art Zines • Thursday, May 2, 6 – 9 pm

Thursday, May 2, 6 – 9 pm

Alanna Stapleton

Do you enjoy working with textiles but don’t know how to articulate why the act of making is important to you? Would you like to develop a visual language to describe your artistic practice? This class is for you! Combine the DIY nature of self-published zines, the personal exploration of art journalling, and craft history by making your own illustrated book about textiles to share and trade. Learn about zine history and strategies for making your own. Write a personal textile art manifesto. Find community with other textile artists and fiber art enthusiasts. This class is open to all who work with textiles or fibers, regardless of your skill level. No previous illustration or book-making experience necessary.

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Instructor Bio:

Alanna Stapleton (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist and educator based in Minneapolis. She earned an MFA in Visual Studies from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2018. Alanna makes work that explores the everyday to reveal an understanding of identity and community, combining her training in illustration and a lifetime of working with textiles. Her embroidered illustrations and quilts have been shown at Northern Michigan University, The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show, Soo Visual Arts Center, Drake University, and more. As an educator, Alanna is interested in facilitating learning environments that encourage the development of accessible and enriching creative practices.

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