Queer as a Bighorn: A Textile Art Workshop

WORKSHOP VENUE: ARTSPLACE MAY 11, 2026 I 6-9 P.M.

Join two local artists as we delve into a fun night of textile art. Weave your own identity into a group mosaic portrait of one of the Rockies' queerest creatures, the bighorn sheep! Explore curiosity and identity while learning techniques of fabric collage, embroidery, sewing and more, using found, recycled or repurposed materials. The final mosaic will show a celebration of diversity in both nature and our local queer community and be exhibited at artsPlace.

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Facilitators: Hannah Antonsen and Jess Sampson

If cost is a barrier, please reach out to tanya@biosphereinstitute.org. We are happy to offer complimentary tickets with no questions asked.

This workshop series is intended for 2SLGBTQIA+ participants only and will center the lived experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. To help create a space where participants feel comfortable sharing openly about their experiences, these sessions are not intended for allies. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize a safe and supportive environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ attendees.

Allies are warmly invited to engage with the work through the public art exhibition, which will run from August 12 to September 7, 2026. Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, August 13, 2026, where everyone is welcome to celebrate and experience the artwork created through this workshop series.