Beyond the Pattern: An Experimental Embroidery Workshop
By Hued Songs
Saturday, July 11
2:00pm - 4:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Michael Bienes Seminar Room #2Explore freedom through thread, texture, and imagination in this hands-on experimental embroidery workshop.
Artist Kandy Lopez invites participants into an afternoon of experimentation, creativity, and discovery through embroidery.
Drawing from her experiences as an Afro-Caribbean American artist, educator, and mentor, Lopez understands the importance of creating spaces where new possibilities can emerge. This hands-on workshop encourages participants to move beyond perfection and embrace process, curiosity, and personal expression. Using plastic canvas, thread, and optional personal imagery, attendees will explore embroidery as a medium for storytelling, abstraction, and creative exploration.
Whether recreating a meaningful image or following an unexpected path, participants will be guided through an open-ended artistic process that values experimentation as much as the finished work. No prior embroidery experience is required—only a willingness to explore, create, and discover what becomes possible when we give ourselves permission to make something entirely our own.
Participants are encouraged to bring a printed image for inspiration if they wish, though all are welcome to create freely through color, texture, and form.
This event is free and open to all.
About Hued Songs:
Hued Songs produces transformative experiences that amplify Black joy, creativity, and belonging through song, spoken word, dance, and heartfelt expression.
Additional Info:
• Free and open to all
• Intergenerational
• No prior artistic experience required
• Participatory workshop experience
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
| Mon, Jun 08 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jun 09 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Jun 10 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Jun 11 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Jun 12 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jun 13 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jun 14 | Closed |

