Art Speaks • Book Launch Celebration with Judy Frater, author of “Artisans by Design”
Join us for spiced chai and cookies to celebrate the launch of Judy Frater’s newest book, Artisans by Design: An Odyssey of Education for Textile Artisans in India (Schiffer, 2024). Judy will introduce Artisans by Design, which chronicles the journey of developing the first design school for artisans in India and fifteen years of artisans learning design. Judy will also read excerpts from the book. The story is told in vignettes of artisans who were part of the journey. Two artisan designers featured in the book, Adil Khatri and Pachan Siju, will share the stage and discuss their understanding of traditions and the value of cultural heritage, and their experiences of contemporary markets and innovation. The audience will be encouraged to join in to explore the impacts and implications of formal design education. Copies of Judy’s book will be available for purchase in Textile Center’s Artisan Shop. This event is open to all, however registration is required.
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024
5–7pm CT
at Textile Center
Pricing: Sliding scale Free-$20
