Join us and Oaxacan-based artist Madda Forcella from her eponymous Oaxacan-based studio for an extraordinary one-day natural dye workshop.
Following the logic of color theory, Madda Studio uses exclusively raw materials, from Cochinilla (red) and indigo (blue) to cempasúchitl (marigold), creating the saturated, rich hues signature to their palette. During her inaugural US dye workshop, Madda will lead attendees in dyeing silk scarves using her eco print technique. Attendees can expect to work with a range of natural materials, including cochineal, logwood, marigold, pomegranate, aguacate, walnut, onion, and dye a silk scarf to take home at the end. All levels of experience are welcome.
Saturday, November 2nd
2pm-6pm
Erica Tanov Design Studio | Showroom
1808 Fifth Street
Berkeley, California 94710
Your ticket includes:
- Access to a hands-on one-day, four hour natural dye workshop, led by artist Maddalena Forcella
- Habotai silk scarf to practice your own surface design dye techniques and take home as your personal handcrafted textile
- Curated home decor shopping
- Complimentary Oaxacan snacks and a celebratory mezcal toast
Please bring:
- Rubber gloves
- An apron or comfortable, non-precious clothing and shoes
Spaces are limited for this event. Reserve your spot today.
About Maddalena Forcella
Originally from Rome, Italy with training in art restoration and later in textile design in Mexico City, Maddalena has spent the last twenty-five years working in Mexico with indigenous artisans, researching traditional weaving and dyeing techniques. Immersed in the flavors and crafts of Mexico, she has woven the culture of her adopted home into her own creative vision.
Deeply committed to the artisans of Mexico, Maddalena lived for many years in the small communities around San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. Now based in Oaxaca, she continues to collaborate with the artisans of Chiapas and Oaxaca. She has co-founded several cooperatives, and believes in empowering women and supporting the preservation and revitalization of ancient textile techniques.
Maddalena’s elegant designs weave one thread that connects the traditional and the contemporary. Her work expresses a special alchemy of complex, subtle color combinations and incredible textures.
In addition to her product design, Maddalena is an accomplished gallery artist and has had numerous exhibitions around the world. Her work has been exhibited at Museo Franz Mayer in Mexico City, the Museo Textil de Oaxaca, Cer Modern in Ankara, and The Fashion and Textile Museum in London.
She has been invited to exhibit her work at some of the world’s most important fiber art events, including the International Triennial of Tapestry in Lodz, Poland and the Hangzhou Triennial of Fiber Art in China.
