Interested in a trying out a new medium? Join the Contemporary at Blue Star for the latest installment of “Stich and ‘Wich” a community-building fiber arts workshop series where participants learn a new medium, while enjoying tea sandwiches!

Inspired by the work of Paloma Rosenzweig on view in the Contemporary’s main exhibition In the Shadows, Our Ghosts Lurk (En Las Sombras, Nuestros Fantasmas Acechan) participants will learn the basic of soft sculpture techniques as they reflect on the tactile and conceptual nature of this medium.

+ This event is free with registration (link below)

Interested in alternative embroidery artworks? Join the Contemporary in a beginner friendly embroidery workshop. Participants will learn basic tie dye and embroidery techniques, enhancing tie-dyed flags with embroidery to create a unique piece of art, all while enjoying tea sandwiches!

This event is free and open to everyone with registration (link below).

Would you like to support programs like these? Consider donating $5 with your registration!

About the instructor

Leticia “Leti” R. Molina is a multidisciplinary artist based in San Antonio, Texas. A native of Central Texas, Leti draws inspiration from her local art scene, as well as from her cultural heritage rooted in both Austin, Texas, and Guanajuato, Mexico.

As a first-generation Mexican American and someone born hard of hearing, Leti focuses on mixed media art as both a form of self-expression and a tool for navigating her identity. Challenges with verbal communication at an early age led her to develop a visual language through art, as a primary means of expression to convey her thoughts, and emotions. Leti’s work often explores themes central to the Mexican American experience, such as cultural appropriation, ableism, and racial discrimination.

Curious about knitting but unsure where to begin? Join our Stitch and ‘wich workshop! Participants will dive into the basics of this relaxing and creative craft, while enjoying tea sandwiches. This beginner-friendly course covers essential knitting techniques, including casting on, casting off, knitting, purling, and reading patterns. Participants will learn how to troubleshoot and correct common mistakes and will have the skills to complete a simple project, such as a scarf. No prior experience required!

Join the Contemporary for “Stitch and ‘Wich” a fiber art program series. Learn new fiber techniques and mediums while enjoying tea sandwiches and building community with other fiber art afficionados.

The Free Form Crochet workshop will explore the artistic possibilities of crochet beyond traditional patterns, instead focusing on personal expression. This hands-on workshop encourages participants to let go of structured designs and instead embrace spontaneity, intuition, and experimentation. Ideal for both beginner or an experienced crocheters, this workshop is all about exploring color, texture, and form in a relaxed, open-ended way.

Registration is required for this free program (link below).

Would you like to support programs like these? Consider donating $5 with your registration!

About the Instructor:
Caterina is an artist whose work emerges from a rich legacy of fiber arts passed down through generations of women in her family. Inspired by her mother and her grandmother, she began crocheting at the age of six. Her mother crocheted baby clothes for her, while her grandmother created Joy’s wedding dress—just two examples of the pivotal role crochet has played in important life moments. As an artist, Caterinapushes the boundaries of this tradition by experimenting with unconventional materials like wire to create intricate sculptures and contemporary art pieces. At the same time, she enjoys returning to the roots of the craft by embracing freeform crochet with more traditional materials as a way to honor her heritage and express her creativity.