Legacies of Southern Colorado – The San Luis Valley Colcha Embroidery Project

Tuesday, May 26 | 2-3:30PM | Green Box Workshop, Studio 4

Artist in Residence Cory Feder will be bringing in guest speaker, Trent Segura and Adrienne Garbini of The San Luis Valley Colcha Embroidery Project (SLVCEP) to present on the history and development of colcha embroidery in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Colcha embroidery is a textile practice that came to the Valley from northern New Mexico in the 19th century and was shaped by revival movements throughout the 20th century into a pictorial art that often illustrates local architecture, landscapes, community traditions, personal narratives, and folklore. The SLVCEP is a grass-roots community-led initiative that supports artists to teach and tend to vital community connections while celebrating cultural traditions. SLVCEP has led numerous workshops to educate and inspire many people (including Cory Feder) to continue the tradition of Colcha through their own historical narratives and artistic voices. Join us for an exploration of the intersections between community memory and  tradition.