Celestial Textile workshop with Farwa Moledina
Wednesday 13 May, 6pm – 8pm
£25 per person
The Exchange, 3 Centenary Sq, B1 2DR
For adults
Capture the power of the sun! Join artist Farwa Moledina for a unique, hands-on textile workshop for adults, with the Barber Institute of Fine Arts. We’ll explore stunning artworks in the collection, reflecting on how artists have represented the sun, light and celestial themes. Create your own patterned, vibrant work using embroidery and foiling techniques. No experience necessary!
About Farwa Moledina
Farwa Moledina is a Muslim artist of Yemeni-Tanzanian heritage. She was raised in Dubai and currently lives and works in Birmingham. Moledina’s work is inspired by art history, architecture and her own cultural background. She often uses recurring patterns influenced by characteristics of Islamic design: symmetry, abstraction, and recurrence, and delves into themes of faith, family, and the histories of Muslim women. Moledina has exhibited widely in the UK, including at Ikon, Arnolfini, and The New Art Gallery Walsall, and internationally during the Lahore Biennale and at Warehouse421 in Abu Dhabi.
Access Information
- The Exchange has step-free access and accessible toilets on all floors, plus a Changing Places toilet on the basement level.
- Guide dogs and assistance animals are always welcome.
- If you have any questions about access, contact [email protected].