About this Event
Tinifok CHamoru is the weaving of CHamoru people. Weaving has been part of CHamoru culture since time immemorial. It is an important and useful practice that connects the practitioner to the experiences, knowledge and wisdom of the taotaomo'na or ancestors of the Marianas. Join us this Mes CHamoru for an exciting workshop led by generational weaver and cultural practitioner Lia Barcinas! Her many years of experience learning weaving from her grandmothers and elders makers her the perfect host for this workshop.
Students will meet at the Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace for the workshop. All materials will be provided. Detailed instruction will follow, and all students will get to take their own handmade hagon niyok (coconut-leaf)fan with them!
About the Artist
Maria “Lia” Terlaje Barcinas is an Indigenous Chamorro fiber artist. Her art seeks to celebrate the legacy of the Chamorro people who utilized the environment for both sustainability and art. Maria is known for her skills in coconut leaf weaving and pugua fiber jewelry. She was first introduced to the art of weaving by her Great-Grandmother Rita T. Barcinas and Grandmother Dolores R. Barcinas in the village of Malesso’. At the age of five, Maria began taking formal weaving lessons from her Nina Martha Tenorio, a lifelong weaver from the village of Talofofo. In 2011, Maria was selected to apprentice under the instruction of Master Weaver Phillip Sablan where she specialized in weaving contemporary sculptures that speak to the issues of environment, cultural traditions, and Chamorro identity. Maria was a member of the Guam delegation for the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture in the Solomon Islands. The following festival, Maria was a delegate for both weaving and visual arts in the 2016 Festival of Pacific Arts held in Guam. In 2023, Maria was an artist in residence with both the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum.
Location Information
- This workshop will be held inside the Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Innovation Hub & Green Store, Ste 120 at CHamoru Village.
- We are next to Micronesian Jewelrs, and parking is available along Marine Corps Drive.
Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Workshop Policies
Mandatory Safety Equipment: No safety equipment is required for this workshop
Minimum Age: 12 or older if accompanied by an adult.
Minimum Booking Requirement: We require at least 3 participants to run the course. In the event we do not reach 3 participants we will reach out to reschedule or issue a refund, whichever you prefer.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Customers must cancel their ticket at least 7 days before the class to receive a refund. Refunds will only cover the cost of your ticket minus Eventbrite fees. Tickets cannot be transferred to other workshops or events.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact (671)-475-0161or email [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chamorro Village (I Sengsong Chamorro), Paseo Loop, Hagåtña, Guam
USD 33.85
