Crochet Enthusiasts Take Part In Round Rock Art Collaboration

ROUND ROCK, TX—You're invited to a Community Art Collaboration to spread kindness, positivity and love in Round Rock this 2021. The collaborative project is based on the massive and beautiful Urchin Project showcased in Singapore, and the Round Rock project is the brainchild of local resident Natalie Weichel who contributed to the Singapore display.

Giant Crochet Hearts is an art collaboration intended to connect the community while socially distanced. Free Zoom sessions about the Crochet Project will be available to interested participants, and Natalie will share a bit about her involvement in the Urchin project, as well as demonstrate simple crochet techniques to add to the community's own collaborative project.

The event is open to all, whether you love to crochet, or you're a beginner to the craft. The first session will be Saturday, Jan. 9 at 3 p.m. Art Talk and Learn to Crochet Tutorial is a chance to bring your crochet hook and some yarn (any type or size), or stop by to watch and shop later.

The Zoom event will be held Saturday, Jan. 16 and Saturday, Jan. 23 at 3 p.m., where participants will enjoy an online social hour to chat and get help from others in the community. Email Jean for the Zoom link invitation – DTCurator@roundrockarts.org

Details About the Project:

• Collecting crochet squares to join into hearts that are about 3ft x 5ft that will be hung in the windows of the Downtowner Gallery.
• All skill levels from beginner to expert are invited to create crochet squares! Please be willing to donate multiple squares (about 5 inch x 5 inch, up to 10 inch x10 inch).
• Any fiber content is welcome: cotton, acrylic, wool and silk. The crazy mix of colors and styles adds to the excitement and fun of collaboration.
• Deliver on Sunday February 7th, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., at the Downtowner Gallery (sign up sheet will be sent later to help space out drop offs). OR deliver your contribution before the deadline (Tues-Fri, Noon-5).

For questions, contact Natalie Weichel, lead Project Manager, natalie.weichel@gmail.com, or Jean Mason, Downtowner Gallery Curator, at dtcurator@roundrockarts.org. For more information, click HERE.