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About This Event:
What if you could redesign the contents of your recycling bin from waste into works of art? We know just the person to show you how!
Join local textile artist Sayma Hossain, creator of Going to Hmart, want anything? (pictured above), for a hands-on evening of creativity inspired by our Threads of Change workshop series! Whether you're a seasoned maker or trying your hand at something new, this engaging session will show you how textile art can transform single-use plastics into something extraordinary.
What to Expect:
Discover art in the unexpected: Learn how to turn recyclable materials into stunning works of art.
Explore innovative techniques: Gain insight into Sayma’s process of incorporating single-use plastics into her designs.
Get creative: Using a wooden loom frame, yarn, rope, pre-washed plastics, textiles, and other recycled materials, weave a unique piece that tells a sustainability story.
By the end of the evening, you’ll leave with a completed piece, fresh ideas to fuel your creativity, and a new community of fellow makers.
All materials are included. Just bring your creativity and a willingness to try something new! *Participants can bring in their own pre-washed single-use plastic items. Ex. chip bags, raman bag, etc.
About Sayma Hossain:
Sayma Hossain is a textile artist who navigates with found objects, quilt making, installations, and tapestry weavings. Her practice revolves around repurposing recycled materials through traditional textiles techniques. Growing up at the cultural intersection of Bangladesh and the American South, her work reflects on the relationship of garmentry in society as it relates to fast fashion and the nonlinear journey of the Muslim experience. She received her BFA in Studio Arts with a concentration in Textile Design from Georgia State University. Currently, her work/series is on food waste and weaving together a plastic quilt on what we may consume regularly.
Sayma's work Ten Toes Down is currently on view at Atlanta Contemporary!
Threads of Change Workshop Series
Threads of Change explores the connection between nature and fiber design through large-scale installations that reveal how fiber arts tell stories, inspire change, and deepen our connection to the natural world.
To complement the exhibition, MODA will host hands-on workshops led by local artists, Kimani Johnson, Sayma Hossain, Camisha Butler, and Amanda Banks, whose work reflects these themes. Open to beginners and experienced makers alike, these workshops offer a chance to create, connect, and explore how fiber design can address environmental and social challenges.
Join us to discover how fiber design inspires creativity and change!
Registration: $25 | $15 for MODA Members
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The Museum of Design Atlanta is conveniently located in the Midtown Arts District, right across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center at 1315 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309.
MODA is located on the ground floor of the 1315 Peachtree Building. The building is a mix use site and is shared by MODA, the Peachtree Public Library, and Perkins+Will.
MODA resides on the land of the Mvskoke (Muscogee / Creek) people.
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Parking
MODA does not offer designated parking. There are public parking lots located in the Midtown Arts district, as well as metered parking available along Peachtree St NE. The paid Lanier parking deck at 1337 Peachtree St NE is the closest deck within walking distance of the museum.
Bike Riders
For visitors traveling by bike, there are plenty of bike racks conveniently located around MODA! You can find them along Peachtree Street, including right outside of MODA, and at the Arts Center MARTA Station. Don’t forget to bring a lock!
MARTA
If visiting by train, take the North or South rail line to the Arts Center MARTA Station (N5), located directly behind the Woodruff Arts Center (accessible). Exit the Arts Center Station at the top level by the Peachtree Street exit. You will be behind the Woodruff Arts Center. MODA is located directly across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center. Use the cross-walk at the intersection of 16th and Peachtree to reach our building.
For more information on MARTA schedules, maps, and connections from other transit providers, please visit the MARTA website.
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Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email miranda@museumofdesign.org with questions or information.
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