Beginner Stitches, Appliqué, and Mola - Skill-Builder Community Offering
Johana Moscoso
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Beginner Stitches, Appliqué, and Mola - Skill-Builder Community Offering
Johana Moscoso
Navigate the rich textures and marks created by various hand embroidery stitches, appliqué, and reverse appliqué. In this beginner-friendly, low-pressure skill-builder, dive with artist Johana Moscoso into the world of embroidery. Together, we will explore the essentials of hand-stitching, and learn the traditional Mola technique of reverse-layering. Bring your curiosity and leave with a colorful, textured sampler!
Johana Moscoso
Johana Moscoso (she/her) is a Tennessee-based, Colombian-American visual artist specializing in fiber arts. Moscoso’s notable solo exhibitions include presentations at the SCAD Museum of Art, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (supported by the Windgate Foundation), and a 2024 retrospective with the Tennessee Arts Commission. Her work is held in numerous prominent collections, including the Memphis International Airport, Memphis Public Libraries, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, and the Latin American collection of Solita Cohen.
Throughout her distinguished career, Moscoso has been awarded prestigious residencies, including the Arts/Industry Residency at John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Kohler Co.) and the Windgate Artist-in-Residence program at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. She has also received significant grant support from organizations such as the Foundation for Contemporary Arts, the Tennessee Arts Commission, and Tri-Star Arts.