Weaver from Oaxaca to demonstrate at Douglas, Sierra Vista campuses


Published/Last Modified on Friday, September 19, 2008 2:39 PM MDT


Cochise College presents two public demonstrations in September and October by Alex Martinez, a Zapotec weaver from Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca. Martinez and his family of master weavers follow a tradition of more than 100 years weaving rugs. The tradition began with Eliseo Martinez and his 10 sons, and the family’s weaving skills have been shared among the generations. The Martinez family employs ancient methods using natural and vegetable dyes to infuse a wide array of colors and tones into rugs and tapestries.


Martinez will demonstrate his technique and discuss the history of weaving during two presentations that are free and open to the public. The Sierra Vista Campus presentation will be from 12:10 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 in the Library Commons. The Douglas Campus presentation will be from 12:10 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 in the Student Union.

Anyone needing an accommodation in order to attend should contact the Disability Services Office, (520) 515-5337 or (520) 417-4023, at least 72 hours in advance. For more information, contact the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning at (520) 417-4772 or (520) 515-5492.

 

Copyright © 2012 Douglas Dispatch

Comments

Write a Comment

Comment posters are responsible for the opinions they express and the accuracy of the information they provide. We urge comment writers to treat this as a public forum where manners matter. We encourage a collegial, non-insulting tone. All readers comments must be approved by our staff before posting to the Web site. They review submitted comments periodically during the day for offensive or off-topic content before posting. Be aware, in accordance with the Communications Decency Act and provisions upheld in judicial appeal, that you are responsible for comments posted on this Web site. The Douglas Dispatch is not liable for messages from third parties.

DO NOT POST:
* Potentially libelous statements or damaging innuendo.
* Obscene, explicit, or racist language.
* Personal attacks, insults or threats.
* The use of another person's real name to disguise your identity.
* Comments unrelated to the story.
* Personal Information (phone numbers, addresses, etc.)

Opinions, advice and all other information expressed in douglasdispatch.com's reader comments represent the individual's own views and not necessarily those of the Douglas Dispatch. The Douglas Dispatch does not endorse and is not responsible for statements, advice or opinions offered by anyone other than authorized Douglas Dispatch spokespersons.

Your thoughtful contribution to the online discussion is appreciated.

(optional)
   









Contact Us

Email the Editor
530 11th Street (85607)
P.O. Drawer H
Douglas, AZ 85608
tel: 520.364.3424
fax: 520.364.6750