Nido's Backyard Presents: Textiles Manos Mágicas, the art of Vero Mendoza

During this Natural Dye Workshop you will learn ancient techniques of washing, carding, and dyeing wool with natural products that has been inherited from generation to generation. The Zapotec artisan Vero Mendoza will demonstrate the process she uses in the production of her textiles made on a pedal loom.

All Materials are included, but guests must bring one small piece of fabric to dye.

Workshop includes:

- Introductory class and demonstration of natural pigments

- Dyeing a small fabric garment to take home

About the artist:

Vero Mendoza is a Zapotec woman from Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico. She has been working with natural dyes and creating her own tapetes, blankets, and more. One of her sweetest memories is from when she was a child, carried on her mother's back with a rebozo as her mother washed wool in the river to prepare it for their textiles. Her mother cared for her, nurtured her, and taught her everything she knew. This traditional art form sustained them, but after her mother’s passing, Vero couldn't weave for three years due to the heartache. This year, she is resuming her mother’s legacy and gently finding her way back home. When her hands are on the loom, she feels her mother guiding every thread. She senses her mother in the essence of every element and sees her magic in the completion of each piece. "When I weave, we are together again—she is here with me."

About the venue:

Nido's Backyard is a latino owned Mexican restaurant and venue. Located just a few blocks away from Lake Merritt Bart, Nido's Backyard is easily accessible and perfect for this event!

104 Oak Street, Oakland, California 94607
www.backyardoakland.com
510.500.9757

ADA Accesible

Secure Parking across the street of the restaurant ($5 p/car)

Class will be taught in Spanish and interpreted to English