Watermark Art Center to host shirred rug-making Teaching Artist Spotlight

Local artist Starr Ann Lenz will teach a course on shirred rug-making from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at Watermark, which will demonstrate how to incorporate rich textures, colors and patterns into a traditional style of wool rug making.

By Pioneer Staff Report

March 10, 2023 at 9:50 AM

BEMIDJI — Watermark Art Center will host a Teaching Artist Spotlight on making shirred rugs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at Watermark, 505 Bemidji Ave. N.

Local artist Starr Ann Lenz will teach the course, demonstrating how to incorporate rich textures, colors and patterns into a traditional style of wool rug making.

Registration is also open for a two-day hands-on workshop to be presented by Lenz on April 8 and 15.

For more information on the event contact (218) 444-7570 or visit WatermarkArtCenter.org.

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