Our Colcha Community Workshop is going virtual until we are able to meet in person, and we will try going hybrid after that, meaning we will meet in person and with zoom. We have really enjoyed meeting so many participants from outside of Albuquerque and the State.
This workshop is instructed by Annette Gutierrez-Turk. Annette has taught this art form to groups internationally and at the NHCC for many years. She is also an award winning artist, most recently recognized in 2019 at Santa Fe Spanish Market. This workshop is for all levels of experience in an informal setting. Annette will demonstrate as well as answer questions. Everyone will have a chance to share what they are working on.
We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am, starting February 8th.
Questions: Please email Elena at
ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us or call 505-220-7928
Thank you to the Sandia Mountains- EGA for their continued support of this program.
For more information on Colcha, please watch this video.
Colcha Circle Video
https://vimeo.com/292758833Here is the pattern used in the beginner colcha kit.
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:7ada3692-3b3c-424f-a9a5-Materials needed: Fabric, wool yarn, needle (recommended needle, chenille #18 ,sharp point, large eye) marking materials, sewing or embroidery scissors and copy of pattern piece.
Sources for Materials:
3-ply wool embroidery yarn Is available at Yarn Store at Nob Hill, 120 Amherst, NE, Albuquerque NM 87106
or
Single ply needlework wool at Twisted Stitches, 1011 Juan Tabo Bl NE, Albuquerque NM 87112
Osnaburg utility fabric as base cloth can be purchased at JoAnn Stores, usually found in upholstery department; 2 stores in Albuquerque.
Recommended needle, chenille #18 (sharp point, large eye), also found at Jo Ann Stores in needlework department.
Quilter’s blue marking pen or Sharpie also available at Jo Ann Stores.