Happenings at FWM: Junk Drawer Sound Machines
Friday, January 9 at 5:00 PM
Both Moki Cherry and Lisa Alvarado create artworks that reflect and resonate with the music around them. They also use found materials and draw inspiration from where they are and who they’re with. Learn to use expressive mono printing techniques to create your own sound print. Then, scour your base...
Happenings at FWM: Junk Drawer Sound Machines
Friday, January 9 at 5:00 PM·5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.·Center City East·The Fabric Workshop and Museum·1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Happenings at FWM: Junk Drawer Sound Machines
Fri, Jan 9 • 5:00 p.m.
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
Center City East
Both Moki Cherry and Lisa Alvarado create artworks that reflect and resonate with the music around them. They also use found materials and draw inspiration from where they are and who they’re with. Learn to use expressive mono printing techniques to create your own sound print. Then, scour your basements and junk drawers for small objects that create interesting sounds. Fold or roll your sound print into a shape that can hold your sound materials and start making your own music!
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Both Moki Cherry and Lisa Alvarado create artworks that reflect and resonate with the music around them. They also use found materials and draw inspiration from where they are and who they’re with. Learn to use expressive mono printing techniques to create your own sound print. Then, scour your basements and junk drawers for small objects that create interesting sounds. Fold or roll your sound print into a shape that can hold your sound materials and start making your own music!
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Happenings at FWM: Junk Drawer Sound Machines starts at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m.
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