WEAVING DEMONSTRATION BY MELISSA CODY

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Date & Time

Saturday, May 13, 2017 12:30 pm

to 3:00 pm

Venue

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Address

4848 Main St.

(MAP)

Join HCCC in the Front Gallery for a weaving demonstration by Future Tradition artist Melissa Cody, a fourth-generation Navajo weaver.

HCCC Members’ Exclusive Meet and Greet with Melissa Cody
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Community Room. Space is limited.
Members should reserve their spot at events@crafthouston.org.

At the demonstration, learn how Melissa designs her pieces on a stand-up loom, incorporating precise geometric forms and recognizable graphic elements from the traditions of Navajo weaving. Imbuing her pieces with a stirring graphic vitality and personal voice, Melissa is one of the most exciting young textile artists of today. Don’t miss this chance to see her weave and learn more about her work!

Photo by Melissa Cody

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Plan Your Visit

4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located in the Houston Museum District, two blocks south of Highway 59, near Rosedale St. Visitors should park in the free parking lot located directly behind the building, off Rosedale and Travis Streets, and enter through the back entrance.