Remainders Creative Reuse Hosts Assemblage Workshop Inspired by Fiber Art Pioneer Lenore Tawney

The woman who changed the way the art world thinks about fiber, thread and found objects is the starting point for a hands-on workshop at Remainders Creative Reuse on Wednesday, April 8 at 6 p.m.

Participants in the assemblage workshop will begin with an introduction to Lenore Tawney, the American artist whose experimental work helped elevate craft processes into fine art during the second half of the 20th century. Tawney’s innovative approach to assemblage — combining woven elements, found objects and sculptural forms — challenged the boundary between art and craft and influenced generations of makers working across disciplines.

After the introduction, students will create their own assemblage structures using a variety of found objects and materials provided by Remainders. Participants are also invited to bring personal materials and memorabilia to incorporate into their work, making each piece uniquely personal. All necessary tools and materials are provided.

Remainders Creative Reuse, a nonprofit creative space and arts-and-crafts thrift store at 787 E. Washington Blvd. in Pasadena, diverts thousands of pounds of usable materials from landfills each year and channels them into low-cost classes, open studio hours and community programming. The workshop fits squarely within the
organization’s mission of making art accessible while promoting sustainability.

The assemblage workshop takes place on Wednesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. Remainders Creative Reuse, 787 E. Washington Blvd., Suite 101, in Pasadena. For more information, call (626) 529-5014.