Nativa Studio

I have always been passionate about how Maya Blue was created by ancient Mesoamericans using indigo pigment. Exploring this ancient technique for ceramics soon! Can’t wait to see the shades of blue and the final results, creating both functional pottery and sculptural pieces. Come join me on my research journey! ✨🙌🏽💙🎨

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In gratitude to the City of Waxhaw for the invitation to share about the magic of indigo dyeing at the Kaleidoscope Festival this past weekend, and to contribute to preserving this beautiful ancient tradition🌿🙌🏽💙
We loved capturing moments during our live demonstrations watching kids and adults engage with our indigo dyeing culture was truly special.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by Nativa Studio to learn about our artwork, which empowers indigo farmers, textile artists, and designers.

And another dream come true! Forever a Niner! 💚🎓

The magic of Indigo Art by Nativa Studio! 🌿✨💙🎨

Yesterday, Nativa Studio had the privilege of collaborating again with the Art on the Go Program.
We led a creative workshop for girls aged 8 to 14 to promote culture, creativity, and mental health. Using recycled textiles and traditional techniques like embroidery and painting, we were inspired by the Mayan Teotihuacán flower. Each piece was made with care, using colors that showed the girls' joy and hope.
Even though it was a small group, it was a very special space for sharing. Their stories were touching. They talked about migrating to the USA during the pandemic and how learning a new language became a way to share their lives rather than a struggle. Their resilience showed that, despite today's migration challenges, it is possible to look to the future with gratitude... ♥️🙌🏽🎨

What a great night! Learning Undrawing the Figure with Alex Alford at Nativa Studio, the event was a success from start to finish. A huge thank you to all who joined us last Tuesday, We loved sharing the process and learning together.

Special thanks to and for their support! , Daniel Hancock, John Lynch 🙌🏽🎨♥️

Let's learn undrawing the figure, with Alex Alford. All materials included, all drawing levels are welcome! Doors open at 5PM! 🙌🏽🎨♥️