Aug 23 2018
Interstellar Stitch Workshop with Escape Threads

Interstellar Stitch Workshop with Escape Threads

Presented by National Liberty Museum at National Liberty Museum

Philadelphia-based artist Danielle Conyers of Escape Threads will lead an embroidery workshop to create a one-of-a-kind, hand-sewn pulsar map on a wood hoop canvas. The design interprets a pulsar map, the first message launched into outer space aboard the Pioneer 10 spacecraft. Originally designed by Carl Sagan and Frank Drake, the map depicts the relative location of our sun based on the known location of certain stars to guide extraterrestrial life to make contact with Earth.

Get exclusive, after-hours access to the SPACELAB gallery to view the artwork and then choose how to express your embroidered pulsar map with different colors and patterns. Danielle will teach a series of basic stitching techniques so you can design your own map. No previous stitching knowledge is necessary and all experience levels are welcome. This workshop is BYOB! Bring your friends and your favorite drink. All embroidery materials are included.

Admission Info

Tickets are $25, NLM Members are $15.

Phone: (215) 925-2800

Dates & Times

2018/08/23 - 2018/08/23

Location Info

National Liberty Museum

321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106