Mayo Intercultural Action (MIA) had a busy day recently when people from all different cultures and backgrounds dropped into the centre to participate in a very successful and innovative weaving project which ran for a whole day.
Kanny weaving in MIA
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No previous experience was required as Mervoee Guerin, an artist and weaver facilitated the project, where she taught everyone individually the process of weaving, working with a wide range of fabrics, fibres and textiles.
People from more than 20 different cultures and nationalities participated and worked well together to create a communal weave mural which will be displayed in the MIA Centre.
Sabuace displays her traditional weaving skills.
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“It’s great to come together like this and meet people from other backgrounds ... and be part of something we all created together. Every time I come into MIA I will see the piece we created and remember the great day we had” said Rose Mary, a participant from Nigeria.
“This is a great opportunity for breaking down cultural barriers and creating a wonderful piece of communal art in the process. We are really appreciative of Merovee’s efforts and expertise that she has given voluntarily here today” said Therese Ruane, project co-ordinator of MIA.
Jevgenia prepares her contribution for the weave.
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If you want to find out more about upcoming projects and events in Mayo Intercultural Action, please contact MIA at 094 904 4511 or miamayo@eircom.net. Or why not drop in to our offices in the Social Services Centre, Castle St. Car Park (behind Archway Stores), Castlebar to say hello.
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