Tapestry Felted Traditional Mongolian Yurt Project
Dates: August 31 through September 11, 2020
Cost: The workshop is free and open to the public but we ask that you please pre-register so we can plan for the space needed.
To Register: email sustainablesheep@gmail.com or call 218-657-2502
Place: Bemidji, MN 56601
Description:
The SSFC through a grant from Region 2 Arts Council, in conjunction with artist and shepherdess Linda Johnson-Morke and artist Deborah McQueen Coder, is hosting a workshop teaching how to make a traditional Mongolian wool felt for a yurt. This workshop features the felting technique used by nomadic Mongolian people and will showcase felted tapestry methods. These felts will be made from local, Minnesota wool and feature a mural felted in tapestry that tells the story of the cycle of sheep-to-shelter. There will be an interior felt that showcases a flat map of Minnesota made from roving where each person donating wool for this project can put their location and participants can have their initials in felt.
This project provides a unique opportunity for the community to learn felting techniques, understand unique qualities of wool allowing it to felt, why this is important in Mongolia to provide housing & the symbolism inherent in the artistic designs of felted pieces.
The medium of wool for art is inexpensive, sustainable & brings together communities of producers, artists & the public. The Mongolian yurts themselves are art, the handpainted designs on the yurt framework used in this project are traditional Buddhist symbols done by Mongolian Bataa & his family & imported by Groovy Yurts, Inc. in Alexandria, ON Canada. More info at groovyyurts.com The straight geometric patterns are all variations of ulziis, the infinity knot which symbolises the interconnection of everything in the universe. In traditional Mongolian culture, the color of the yurt frame is important. This yurt's framework in blue symbolizes Tengri, the eternal blue sky & respect. Information about symbolism provided by Groovy Yurts, Inc.
“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.”
Thank You to Our Additional Sponsors:
Back in Balance Minerals®
Bear Den Handwovens
Marsh Creek Crossing Farm
North Central Feed Products, LLC
Cost: The workshop is free and open to the public but we ask that you please pre-register so we can plan for the space needed.
To Register: email sustainablesheep@gmail.com or call 218-657-2502
Place: Bemidji, MN 56601
Description:
The SSFC through a grant from Region 2 Arts Council, in conjunction with artist and shepherdess Linda Johnson-Morke and artist Deborah McQueen Coder, is hosting a workshop teaching how to make a traditional Mongolian wool felt for a yurt. This workshop features the felting technique used by nomadic Mongolian people and will showcase felted tapestry methods. These felts will be made from local, Minnesota wool and feature a mural felted in tapestry that tells the story of the cycle of sheep-to-shelter. There will be an interior felt that showcases a flat map of Minnesota made from roving where each person donating wool for this project can put their location and participants can have their initials in felt.
This project provides a unique opportunity for the community to learn felting techniques, understand unique qualities of wool allowing it to felt, why this is important in Mongolia to provide housing & the symbolism inherent in the artistic designs of felted pieces.
The medium of wool for art is inexpensive, sustainable & brings together communities of producers, artists & the public. The Mongolian yurts themselves are art, the handpainted designs on the yurt framework used in this project are traditional Buddhist symbols done by Mongolian Bataa & his family & imported by Groovy Yurts, Inc. in Alexandria, ON Canada. More info at groovyyurts.com The straight geometric patterns are all variations of ulziis, the infinity knot which symbolises the interconnection of everything in the universe. In traditional Mongolian culture, the color of the yurt frame is important. This yurt's framework in blue symbolizes Tengri, the eternal blue sky & respect. Information about symbolism provided by Groovy Yurts, Inc.
“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.”
Thank You to Our Additional Sponsors:
Back in Balance Minerals®
Bear Den Handwovens
Marsh Creek Crossing Farm
North Central Feed Products, LLC