Molas: Panama’s art and culture

Workshop topic: Traditional hand sewing
Languages: French flag Spanish flag
Nb of students: 10

The technique is first explained verbally, with samples already made and others in progress. The next step is to draw on the fabric, then cut and sew.

Where: ancien lycée, 3 rue Osmont, 68160 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines | Salle 3

List of supplies
  • sewing needles
  • fabric scissors
  • colored pencils
  • tracing paper
Required supplies
  • Small needles
  • Small scissors
  • cotton thread according to the colors of the fabric (three colors)
Fabrics to bring + lengh
  • A 25cm x 25cm coupon
Kit
+ Content

Optional kit 15€: Fabrics, templates, pack of small needles, small scissors, threads

The teacher

My specialization in the history and techniques of mola art led me to take part in several sewing and craft workshops using mola (the Guna people's reverse appliqué textile technique). As an art teacher, I have run "molas con papel" (molas with paper) workshops for children in museums, communities and schools.