As part of Creativity Lab: Tender Commons artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya will lead monthly, hands-on soft-sculpture workshops based on embellishment techniques such as embroidery, beading, appliqué, etc. Following the end of each workshop, participants will contribute their soft sculpture to become a part of the growing Tender Commons tapestry.
Each workshop will center on the idea of collective softness, highlighting themes of rest, grief, joy, lineage, and resilience. Each workshop includes a collective reading of a key text, an introduction to soft-sculpture making with embellishment techniques, intention setting and affirmations, and a facilitated closing ritual.
October’s workshops will focus on hand embroidery techniques.
Participation is open to all, with no previous experience or ability necessary. Materials will be provided.
Accessibility
In order to serve visitors with hearing loss, the Crown Creativity Lab includes induction hearing loops for sound amplification. Visitors can turn their hearing aid or cochlear implant to T-coil mode to hear enhanced sound effortlessly. The loop system does not work with hearing aids without telecoil technology.
All-gender restrooms are located on Floors 1, 3W, 5, and T1.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and live captioning is available for public programs upon request with two weeks’ advance notice. MoMA will make every effort to provide accommodation for requests made with less than two weeks’ notice. Please contact [email protected] to make a request for these accommodations.
The entrance to the Creativity Lab has a power-assist door. Seating options include chairs with backs.
For more information on accessibility at MoMA, please visit moma.org/Access. For accessibility questions or accommodation requests, please email [email protected] or call (212) 708-9781.
The Adobe Foundation is proud to support equity, learning, and creativity at MoMA.
Major funding is provided by the Agnes Gund Education Endowment Fund for Public Programs, the Jeanne Thayer Young Scholars Fund, and the Annual Education Fund.