Learn to Repair!
In this Sashiko workshop with Jenny Friedberg, we will learn techniques to beautifully repair textiles and make them last. Bring your tore up jeans and join us at the studio Nov 20th for our first workshop of the season.
After a summer hiatus from creating blog posts for the dirt, we’re back! While we are still experiencing a steamy, hot summer that just won’t quit here in southern Baja, we are ready to get back to business! We are loving what all the rain did to our desert, transforming it from bare branches into a verdant, lush jungle – plan a visit while it lasts!
Here’s some quick announcements about what’s been going on here if you missed them in your monthly emails:
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Friday May 29th 10 – 1
We will be saving the planet in our own crafty way – turning single use plastic bags into usable baskets. This workshop will be taught by Anapaula of Casa Ladrillo.
Please join us for the last workshop of the season at Earth Art Studio!
We will be saving the planet in our own crafty way – turning single use plastic bags into usable baskets. This workshop will be taught by Anapaula of Casa Ladrillo on Friday May 29th from 10 – 1 and includes a tour of our exhibition H2O.
Friday April 24th | 10am – 1pm | Earth Art Studio
B CR8IV and learn a new crafty skill while enjoying the quiet of the Las Playitas desert. Basura to Baskets is a hands-on weaving workshop that transforms everyday waste into something useful, beautiful, and lasting. Using recycled and found materials—plastic bags, packaging, and more—participants will learn foundational basket-weaving techniques while rethinking what we consider “trash.” Guided step-by-step by Anapaula, we’ll explore how to prepare, shape, and weave these materials into functional vessels. All materials will be provided, though participants are encouraged to bring clean, flexible waste items of their own to incorporate into their work.
GLASSY SEAS: Etched Designs on Recycled Bottles with Jenni Ward
Friday April 17th | 10am – 1pm | Earth Art Studio
B CR8IV and learn a new crafty skill while enjoying the quiet of the Las Playitas desert. Students will learn how to mask and acid etch a design inspired by the sea onto recycled glass bottles. Jenni will guide you through our project to help you create a unique, personalized piece while exploring a variety of techniques, tools + materials.
Includes all materials, snacks/drinks and a personalized tour of our our current exhibition H20.
Friday April 24th | 10am – 1pm | Earth Art Studio
B CR8IV and learn a new crafty skill while enjoying the quiet of the Las Playitas desert. Students will learn basic basket weaving skills to create a basket primarily from upcycled materials like plastic bags. Anapaula will guide you through our project to help you create a unique, personalized piece while exploring a variety of techniques, tools + materials.
Includes all materials, snacks/drinks and a personalized tour of our our current exhibition H20.
No experience needed, but space is limited. Payments may be made in person in pesos, please contact us to hold your space.
If you missed it, we had a fabulous time being cr8iv with Anapaula at our Woven Water Workshop last Friday!
Students got a tour of the H2O exhibition for inspiration and then used found driftwood sticks as their canvas for weaving a variety of textiles both new and recycled, beads, shells and even beach trash into their works.
Stay tuned for details on the next workshop April 24th and join us!
New Workshop Series: B CR8IV
Anapaula Garcia-Bucio of Casa Ladrillo will be leading us through weaving techniques that we’ll use to create sculptural woven branches all inspired by the colors of water. We’ll be using a variety of materials to weave with including upcycled beach trash.
A tour of our current exhibition H20 is included in your workshop!
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Saturday December 13 | 1 – 4pm
Learn to etch glass with your custom design! Jenni Ward will walk you through all of the steps to mask and acid etch your own design onto a recycled glass bottle to use as a flower vase. They make a great handmade gift for the holidays!
All materials, cocktail/mocktail, water and light snacks provided.