Schedule
Serentripity invites you to enjoy another year of trips that combine learning about culture and cultures through our hands-on projects and activities. Here's where we're going. If you'd like to see where we've been, visit our past events schedule.POSADAS: LIGHTING THE DARK, A POSADA CRAFTING WORKSHOP
Barrett Community Center
1835 Belburn Drive or 1870 Ralston (south entrance and parking)
Belmont
December 17, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
$15 adults; $10 children; $25 for 3 children together (must be accompanied)
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Calling on all families in the mood for some communal crafting and Posada lore. There'll be luminarias to make, piñatas to burst, music, and Christmas crafts Latin style. Now you see it. Now you don't. In winter, our interior lights are calling us in from the dark to spend time with those we cherish. Gathering together at this time of year helps us see the light that shines inside us all. The featured craft doyenne on duty, Esmeralda Cabrera, and her assistants will guide children and grown ups in using pigments and textures together with upcycling techniques to make wintry things come alive for the holidays. Festive lights, sweet things, and a pnñata await. This one's bilingual, but no prior Spanish is required.
Calling on all families in the mood for some communal crafting and Posada lore. There'll be luminarias to make, piñatas to burst, music, and Christmas crafts Latin style. Now you see it. Now you don't. In winter, our interior lights are calling us in from the dark to spend time with those we cherish. Gathering together at this time of year helps us see the light that shines inside us all. The featured craft doyenne on duty, Esmeralda Cabrera, and her assistants will guide children and grown ups in using pigments and textures together with upcycling techniques to make wintry things come alive for the holidays. Festive lights, sweet things, and a pnñata await. This one's bilingual, but no prior Spanish is required.
DEAD-ICATED: HONORING THE MEXICAN TRADITION OF EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
Belmont
October 23, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
$15 plus $5 materials fee
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Get into the spirit of the Día de los Muertos, which takes place the first two days in November. On this traditional Mexican holiday, mementos and offerings are created and set out for loved ones who are believed to visit the living on these special days. In popular culture, we recognize the Day of the Dead for stylistically distinctive handmade crafted skeleton figurines and other handmade items. Expanding on this stylistic theme, we will make marigolds in multiple media and delve deeper into the craft traditions that play an important role in this spiritual practice. Make something for yourself to personalize your observance of the holiday or to give to someone you love. Local crafter Esmeralda Cabrera is well acquainted with this Mexican traditional celebration through her own heritage and long artistic involvement in the craft end of the holiday. She will lead participants in creating marigold garlands. Marigolds are thought to guide the spirits to the altar where they are welcomed to spend some time with their family and friends once again. Take home paper and fabric creations and supplies to make more at home. Enjoy dulces inspired by the holiday. Get in the spirit.
Get into the spirit of the Día de los Muertos, which takes place the first two days in November. On this traditional Mexican holiday, mementos and offerings are created and set out for loved ones who are believed to visit the living on these special days. In popular culture, we recognize the Day of the Dead for stylistically distinctive handmade crafted skeleton figurines and other handmade items. Expanding on this stylistic theme, we will make marigolds in multiple media and delve deeper into the craft traditions that play an important role in this spiritual practice. Make something for yourself to personalize your observance of the holiday or to give to someone you love. Local crafter Esmeralda Cabrera is well acquainted with this Mexican traditional celebration through her own heritage and long artistic involvement in the craft end of the holiday. She will lead participants in creating marigold garlands. Marigolds are thought to guide the spirits to the altar where they are welcomed to spend some time with their family and friends once again. Take home paper and fabric creations and supplies to make more at home. Enjoy dulces inspired by the holiday. Get in the spirit.
EMBROIDERY AS TERRITORY
Paris (11th Arrondissement)
April 17, 2011 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
For mixed ages; children ages 10 and up accompanied by an adult (at parents' discretion)
50 € plus one 8 € materials fee
A mother/daughter or two-kid duo discount of 40 Euros per student is available
Fees paid to La Petite Association du Monde Entier
Overview (en Français); | Registration Form | Participant Agreement | Itinerary
Embroidery is about telling stories…
It’s about creating a language and writing it on a surface, on a solid support. It’s also about creating a territory, one made up of shapes, lines and colors, and one rich in meaning that is carried by a language of signs, marks and symbols. Each culture invents these signs and codes, and individuals can also develop a visual language of their own that conveys their unique individuality and becomes a kind of translation of that identity into another medium. This act of artistry also allows the creator to build and mark out a territory.
Embroidery as Territory offers you the option of one or two full days of hands-on immersion in the universe of traditional Indian embroidery techniques for you to make your own. Come home with one or more finished projects depending on the option you choose and the pace at which you wish to work. The instructor will provide individual help to participants and demonstrate techniques. No prior stitchery experience required. Tools and materials kits will be supplied. Maximum number of participants 12. Includes chai and snacks. Class information and directions will be sent to registered students.
About the instructor: Alice Murie, young French textile designer currently living and working in Paris, became interested in embroidery through Indian textile traditions. Fascinated by traditional textile techniques, she gained experience in this work in India where she spent time in traditional village textile workshops. This learning project turned into some further and ongoing collaborations with different groups of Indian artisans whose skills spanned traditional manual techniques of embroidery, appliqué, quilting, bandhani fabric dyeing, block printing, and extraweft weaving.
Embroidery is about telling stories…
It’s about creating a language and writing it on a surface, on a solid support. It’s also about creating a territory, one made up of shapes, lines and colors, and one rich in meaning that is carried by a language of signs, marks and symbols. Each culture invents these signs and codes, and individuals can also develop a visual language of their own that conveys their unique individuality and becomes a kind of translation of that identity into another medium. This act of artistry also allows the creator to build and mark out a territory.
Embroidery as Territory offers you the option of one or two full days of hands-on immersion in the universe of traditional Indian embroidery techniques for you to make your own. Come home with one or more finished projects depending on the option you choose and the pace at which you wish to work. The instructor will provide individual help to participants and demonstrate techniques. No prior stitchery experience required. Tools and materials kits will be supplied. Maximum number of participants 12. Includes chai and snacks. Class information and directions will be sent to registered students.
About the instructor: Alice Murie, young French textile designer currently living and working in Paris, became interested in embroidery through Indian textile traditions. Fascinated by traditional textile techniques, she gained experience in this work in India where she spent time in traditional village textile workshops. This learning project turned into some further and ongoing collaborations with different groups of Indian artisans whose skills spanned traditional manual techniques of embroidery, appliqué, quilting, bandhani fabric dyeing, block printing, and extraweft weaving.
LOVE'S UNFOLDING JOURNEY
An Indian Narrative Exploration
Date TBD
San Francisco, California
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
$20
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Come be inspired by four hours of storytelling, with Indian musical accompaniment, and an Indian tasting bar. This trip takes us on a narrative exploration of love in its many forms. The texts read will be selected from stories submitted to our flash fiction contest—all submitted stories must be under 750 words. We will also include a few classic tales from Indian literature. The journey will feature a mehendi pre-party for a separate charge. Call this one a Flash Fiction Love Fest. To submit a short work to the contest see our contest rules and submission instructions.
Come be inspired by four hours of storytelling, with Indian musical accompaniment, and an Indian tasting bar. This trip takes us on a narrative exploration of love in its many forms. The texts read will be selected from stories submitted to our flash fiction contest—all submitted stories must be under 750 words. We will also include a few classic tales from Indian literature. The journey will feature a mehendi pre-party for a separate charge. Call this one a Flash Fiction Love Fest. To submit a short work to the contest see our contest rules and submission instructions.
JAPANESE FABRIC GENIUS
A Sewing Circle Field Trip
April 10, 2010
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, California
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$90
Museum members, AIMS + CCA students: please mention your affiliation with museum/school for negotiated discount rate.
Overview | Registration Form | Participant Agreement | Itinerary
Who says a sewing circle has to sit still? Come explore some intersections of the Bay Area and Japan with textile designer, fibre artist and masterful teacher Wo Schiffman, founding designer of Bay Area-based Fibre Arts Design Studio. For crafters, Japanese otaku, or anyone too broke to go to Japan. This village-style workshop transports students into the past through the art of sashiko (Japanese needle craft). Explore the origins and designs of this delightful technique and work to complete two sashiko projects using traditional tools and thread on hand-dyed and organic cotton. We will create a Japanese-inspired purse or table runner with a traditional Japanese pattern. In addition, we will design and stitch a modern version of sashiko on a contemporary material such as bamboo/cotton, organic hemp or other natural material. All supplies included; participants will stitch on pre-sewn purses. Projects will be individualized and vary from the examples shown below. Also includes admission to the museum and some time to wander through the museum's permanent collection. We also have in store a wonderful visit from a Zen teacher and monk from the Kojin-An Zendo in Rockridge; he will share a few words on mindfulness and lead our group in a Zazen sitting meditation. In addition, we will take a look at some examples of the tradition of needlework on Buddhist monks' robes, curated by Colleen Crivello. Tea and Japanese small plate tastings from local producers provided. Bring a lunch too or purchase one at the museum’s Café Asia. [See project examples]
Who says a sewing circle has to sit still? Come explore some intersections of the Bay Area and Japan with textile designer, fibre artist and masterful teacher Wo Schiffman, founding designer of Bay Area-based Fibre Arts Design Studio. For crafters, Japanese otaku, or anyone too broke to go to Japan. This village-style workshop transports students into the past through the art of sashiko (Japanese needle craft). Explore the origins and designs of this delightful technique and work to complete two sashiko projects using traditional tools and thread on hand-dyed and organic cotton. We will create a Japanese-inspired purse or table runner with a traditional Japanese pattern. In addition, we will design and stitch a modern version of sashiko on a contemporary material such as bamboo/cotton, organic hemp or other natural material. All supplies included; participants will stitch on pre-sewn purses. Projects will be individualized and vary from the examples shown below. Also includes admission to the museum and some time to wander through the museum's permanent collection. We also have in store a wonderful visit from a Zen teacher and monk from the Kojin-An Zendo in Rockridge; he will share a few words on mindfulness and lead our group in a Zazen sitting meditation. In addition, we will take a look at some examples of the tradition of needlework on Buddhist monks' robes, curated by Colleen Crivello. Tea and Japanese small plate tastings from local producers provided. Bring a lunch too or purchase one at the museum’s Café Asia. [See project examples]
FRENCH PLAYGROUND
French Lesson & Whimsical Amusement
June 26, 2010
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
San Francisco
Paxton Gate Curiosities for Kids (upstairs)
$35 for adults; $20 for first child; $15 for each additional child; ages 5 and up
Overview | Registration Form | Participant Agreement | Itinerary
Star in a play, make a cute little book and learn a little French while you're at it. Come to an enchanting indoor picnic slash language class designed to supercharge your familiarity with French kid culture and immerse you in make believe. In this series, we explore different generations of French pop culture. Families can come learn about the worlds inhabited by French and Belgian born characters. We'll start off with one of our favorites: Babar. Come learn the who's who of whimsical de Brunhoff characters from this storybook world. These French characters devised for kids have also captured the hearts of many an adult. Working to build vocabulary is just one of our goals. Becoming familiar with French pop culture is another. And, of course, enjoying a picnic is also on the menu. We will help you work the French side of your brain. Expect some serious clowning around and some classic French treats.
Star in a play, make a cute little book and learn a little French while you're at it. Come to an enchanting indoor picnic slash language class designed to supercharge your familiarity with French kid culture and immerse you in make believe. In this series, we explore different generations of French pop culture. Families can come learn about the worlds inhabited by French and Belgian born characters. We'll start off with one of our favorites: Babar. Come learn the who's who of whimsical de Brunhoff characters from this storybook world. These French characters devised for kids have also captured the hearts of many an adult. Working to build vocabulary is just one of our goals. Becoming familiar with French pop culture is another. And, of course, enjoying a picnic is also on the menu. We will help you work the French side of your brain. Expect some serious clowning around and some classic French treats.
FRENCH PLAYGROUND
French Lesson & Whimsical Amusement
July 24, 2010
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
San Mateo
$25; ages 5 and up
Overview | Registration Form | Participant Agreement | Itinerary
Star in a play, make a cute little book and learn a little French while you're at it. Come to an enchanting indoor picnic slash language class designed to supercharge your familiarity with French kid culture and immerse you in make believe. In this series, we explore different generations of French pop culture. Families can come learn about the worlds inhabited by French and Belgian born characters. We'll start off with one of our favorites: Babar. Come learn the who's who of whimsical de Brunhoff characters from this storybook world. These French characters devised for kids have also captured the hearts of many an adult. Working to build vocabulary is just one of our goals. Becoming familiar with French pop culture is another. And, of course, enjoying a picnic is also on the menu. We will help you work the French side of your brain. Expect some serious clowning around and some classic French treats.
Star in a play, make a cute little book and learn a little French while you're at it. Come to an enchanting indoor picnic slash language class designed to supercharge your familiarity with French kid culture and immerse you in make believe. In this series, we explore different generations of French pop culture. Families can come learn about the worlds inhabited by French and Belgian born characters. We'll start off with one of our favorites: Babar. Come learn the who's who of whimsical de Brunhoff characters from this storybook world. These French characters devised for kids have also captured the hearts of many an adult. Working to build vocabulary is just one of our goals. Becoming familiar with French pop culture is another. And, of course, enjoying a picnic is also on the menu. We will help you work the French side of your brain. Expect some serious clowning around and some classic French treats.
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