Painting class set for May 19
IDABEL, Okla.—Museum of the Red River will hold a night of fun, wine and painting at 6 p.m. May 19 in the Mary H. Herron Communicty Conference Center.
The class is $45 and is co-sponsored by Girls Gone Wine of Hochatown.
The fee covers everything needed to make a masterpiece—step-by-step instructions, painting supplies, food, and of course, wine.
Attendees will draw inspiration from traditional Mexican folk-art or artesanía.
Mexican folk-art is made up of brightly-colored, decorative objects designed for everyday use. The tradition is rooted in the country’s many pre-Hispanic cultures.
However, over the years, artesanía has been influenced by numerous European, Arabic and even Asian cultures. It remains a key component of Mexico’s national identity.
Many artists continue to use the same methods and materials that their ancestors did. Moreover, Artesanía’s utilitarian nature helps keep “traditional” art a part of everyday life. It’s also a part of Mexico’s thriving tourism industry and is often exported around the world.
The class will be led by Jackie Ferguson, a nationally-recognized artist who lives in Haworth. Aspiring painters and/or wine aficionados can register by visiting https://www.museumoftheredriver.org/product/wineandor ny calling (580) 286 – 3616.
The event is a follow-up to the Museum’s popular 2017 event, Cinco de Vino.