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.