Family Studio: Your Hair Story- Exploring Identity Through Texture and Material

In this hands-on workshop, led by artist Nadia Meadows, participants will embark on a creative exploration of identity through the powerful symbolism of hair. Through guided discussions and personal reflection, we will delve into the diverse meanings of hair in shaping individual and cultural identity. Using 6″x6″ burned wood blocks as a canvas, participants will experiment with different hair-like textures and materials to modify and adhere to their surfaces, creating unique pieces that tell their own “hair story.” Whether through the use of fibers, wires, fabric, or natural elements, each participant will craft a tactile, visual representation of their personal connection to hair, identity, and self-expression. Join us for a collaborative and introspective journey that blends artmaking with storytelling.

Thanks to support from the Access for All grant, this class is free, but advance registration is required.

Register here.

This program was organized by the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

Support for this program was provided in part by

Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All Grant

Photo courtesy of Nadia Meadows