In this 2-hour workshop, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of crocheting by learning to make glow-in-the-dark, larger-than-life crocheted spider webs. During this workshop, participants will also be introduced to the work of several queer fiber artists participating in the series Gender Euphoria. Finished webs will be featured in the Gender Euphoria pop-up dialogue space at the Stamps Gallery.

Leah Crosby (they/them) (MFA 24, Stamps School of Arts and Design) is a multimedia artist, collaborator, and genre-bender. Leah is one of three master’s degree-level residents chosen for the 2024 Creative Careers Residency at the Arts Initiative. They are interested in the empathetic potential of fantasy, the use of play and pleasure, and the activation of public spaces.

RSVP needed: http://freakyfibers.rsvpify.com
Maximum number of participants: 15

Are you attending one of these workshops? You can submit your work for our Take Care Student Exhibition.
More info and submission form here: https://artsinitiative.slideroom.com/#/login/program/79201

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The Arts Initiative, in partnership with Wolverine Wellness, is launching a series of free art-making workshops for the Take Care AY 2024-25 focus. These workshops are an opportunity to create art, brush up on dance techniques, and other artistic forms. No prior experience required. Led by local and regional artists, the workshops are open to the entire U-M and local community. All supplies necessary will be provided at the workshop.

For questions or to request accessibility accommodations, please contact Félix Zamora-Gómez at felixzg@umich.edu.