Getting ready for our Event on the April 28th.

In preparation for our CELEBRATION OF REFUGEE WOMEN AND YOUTH, this week we worked on pieces for that event.  Hana Kulovic, a wonderful textile artist, came to our group this week to teach our women how to make pipa knot earrings using suede cord in different colors.  Hana did a fantastic job teaching them how to wrap the knots and they caught on very quickly.  People will be able to make these earrings during the event, assisted by a few of the refugee women themselves.

 Hana Kulovic

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Afterwards we decoupaged empty wine bottles, using colorful cutouts of magazines.  These bottles will serve as vases and center pieces for the tables at the event.

 On April 28th from 4:30-6:30 we will have our celebration.  The women's portraits will be displayed, we will have wine, appetizers, entertainment, and tables for people to make their own art.  The celebration will be off the Chicago red or brown lines, or a 30 minute walk from the Metra stations, at 721 N. Lasalle.  Suggested donation is $15.

Women's portraits will be displayed on these photo stands.  I used river rocks and copper wire wrapped around them.

We love us some BANGLES!

Today's project was a favorite among the women.  We used old paper towel rolls as the base and then wrapped colorful yarn around the cardboard to make beautiful bangles.  The women really did a great job creating these bracelets.  I also had so much fun taking picture of them with my new camera!  We also took portraits of the women for the celebration we are having on April 28th!  

Next week we will be making center pieces-vases for our event!

Flower Headbands for Beautiful Women

Last week I met the women at their house and we crafted while drinking chai tea.  It was a lovely Tuesday afternoon.  We made flower headbands using bands, colorful spring flowers, and beads to decorate.  The women and so much fun as I snapped away photos.  Enjoy!