Braiding the Threads of a Jewish Life: A Weaving Workshop
Wed January 15 @ 19:00 - 21:00
Start off the New Year by learning a new skill! On January 15th, join us for a weaving workshop led by art historian and crafter Shannon Stride.
Shannon enjoys using craft to bring together the diverse threads of her life — her Judaism and her Irish heritage, alongside the myriad places and people that have shaped her. During this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a weaving lesson. Using frame looms provided, we’ll delve into various weaving techniques, crafting our own miniature tapestries. All materials are included.
All levels of experience are welcome! If you have a weaving project that you’ve started, would like to share, or would like some feedback on, feel free to bring it along with you.
Tickets are $15 for students or $20 for general admission. All materials are included in the ticket price. If cost is a barrier of entry for your participation, please contact us at [email protected]. Pre-registration is required for all who wish to attend.
Click here to reserve your spot. Capacity is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.
About Shannon:
Shannon Stride is a writer, artist, and cultural worker based in Tiohtià:ke/Mooniyang/Montréal. She earned an MA in Art History from Concordia University in 2021 and a BA in Gender and Women’s Studies from the University of King’s College in 2019. Since completing her studies, Shannon’s work has included editing the eBook Guide to Studying the Visual Arts in Canada (Gail and Stephen A. Jarislowsky Institute for Canadian Art, Concordia University, 2023) and editing a forthcoming biographical dictionary of Canadian craftspeople. She has also interned under the Curator of Contemporary Art at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and works at the Canadian Craft Federation. Shannon’s multifaceted work in writing, editing, curation, and advocacy is united by her commitment to accessibility in the arts, feminist art histories, and the diversification of the Canadian art world to better include contemporary craft. Alongside her professional endeavours, Shannon maintains a practice in fibre arts and enjoys exploring new ways of making things with her hands.
In 2024, Shannon received a Microgrant for Creative or Cultural Exploration from the Museum of Jewish Montreal. This workshop is an expanded program following that project.