Roots and Remembrance: An Evening of Hair Art History (Murfreesboro, TN)
Roots and Remembrance: An Evening of Hair Art History at Oaklands Mansion in Murfreesboro, TN
Day 1 Hairwork: Beginning Table Braiding Workshop (Murfreesboro, TN)
Workshops Full - Thank you for your interest! All seats for the TN Saturday and Sunday braiding workshops are currently sold out. Please add yourself to the waitlist on this page to be notified if any spots become available.
Day 2 Hairwork: Wire Hair Flowers + Intermediate Table Braiding Workshop (Murfreesboro, TN)
Workshops Full - Thank you for your interest! All seats for the TN Saturday and Sunday braiding workshops are currently sold out. Please add yourself to the waitlist on this page to be notified if any spots become available.
Hair As Material - Talk & Demo at Chinkapin Craftstead (Woodbury, TN)
Witness a demonstration of this incredibly beautiful art form by artist Zen Hansen.
https://www.chinkapincrafts.org/
Keepsakes of Remembrance: The Art of Victorian Hairwork (Edmonton, Alberta)
Using real human hair to create keepsakes for mourning may seem unusual to us now, but for centuries, it carried profound emotional and symbolic meaning. Although this art form reached its peak popularity in the Victorian era, its roots stretch back much farther. Join Zen Hansen, hairwork artist and founder of Hair Anthropology, as she explores the sentimental and mourning traditions that treated hair as a cherished material for preserving love and memory.
Date: May 14, 6:30 - 8 pm
Location: Royal Alberta Museum - Theatre
Cost: $10 for Lecture only, $21 for Lecture and General Admission
Age group: 15 and up
Get Tickets on their website: royalalbertamuseum.ca/whats-on
Live Demo: Victorian Hair Jewellery in the Making (Edmonton, Alberta)
In the past, many people mourned their loved ones by creating jewellery from their hair, turning it into a tangible expression of grief and devotion. If you’ve ever wondered how this work was done, join us during the Victoria Day long weekend for a live demonstration with hairwork artist Zen Hansen to see how these remarkable pieces were made using historic techniques.
Date: May 15, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Location: Royal Alberta Museum - Roundhouse
Cost: Free with admission
Age group: 5 and up
Get Tickets on their website: royalalbertamuseum.ca/whats-on
Workshop & Tour at Leila's Hair Museum
I'm teaching a hairwork table braiding workshop inside the world’s only museum dedicated entirely to hair art—and for the first time since Leila Cohoon’s passing last year, we’ll gather in her incredible space to honor the craft she preserved.
Day Two: Intermediate Braiding + Special Guest Demo
Take your braiding skills further in an intimate, hands-on workshop to build confidence, refine your technique, and explore new creative possibilities with Zen Hansen in Pacific City, Oregon, on June 23.
Workshop: Table-Made Hair Jewelry with Zen Hansen
For centuries, hairwork jewelry was a cherished way to honor loved ones. You can learn this rare craft with Zen Hansen in a hands-on workshop at PC Pour in Pacific City, Oregon, on June 22. Create a hair bracelet using historic braiding techniques on a custom hairwork table—no experience needed.
ADULT ART CLASS | HAIR JEWELRY WITH ZEN HANSEN
When: Sunday August 11 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - Hartford, Connecticut
For centuries, artists have used human hair to make adornments to commemorate love, endearment, and loss. In this class, hair artist Zen Hansen of Hair Anthropology introduces the tools and techniques of rarely taught table braiding, guiding you to fashion human hair into your own piece of jewelry.
Open to adults of all levels of artistic ability. Lunch, supplies, and same-day museum admission included. Space is limited. $150; $125 members, Hartford residents, and college students with ID.
Demonstration | Table Braiding Hair Jewelry with Zen Hansen
When: Saturday August 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - Hartford, Connecticut
Meet us in Styling Identities: Hair’s Tangled Histories for a drop-in hair jewelry demonstration with Zen Hansen of Hair Anthropology. Hansen preserves the historic practice of table braiding, turning human hair into treasured pieces of jewelry worn as symbols of love, endearment, or loss.
Free admission all day during Second Saturdays for Families.
Website: thewadsworth.org/hair
Hairwork Classes in Chicago Sept 29-Oct 1, 2023
Chicago Hairwork Classes. Discover the fascinating world of hairwork with engaging hands-on classes led by expert instructor Zen Hansen. Explore this traditional art form's historical significance and various techniques such as gimp work and table braiding as you learn to create beautiful mementos with hair.
Friday, Sept 29, 3 pm: Story Time at Mark Campbell’s Grave
Saturday, Sept 30, 2 pm-6 pm: Beginning Table Braiding
Sunday, Oct 1, 10 am-3 pm: Advanced Table Braiding
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Historical Overview of Hairwork & Table Braiding Workshop w/Zen Hansen
Saturday, May 20th, 2023 from 10 am-1 pm
Hosted by Mickey Alice Kwapis in her lovely studio in Pilsen, Chicago!
This one-day workshop taught by guest teacher Zen Hansen will begin with a journey through the tradition of Victorian-era hairwork jewelry with a focus on its roots in Chicago. The workshop will combine demonstration with hands-on work as students watch and then practice using a specially made hair-braiding table to try their hand at braiding patterns translated from original texts written by renowned hair jeweler Mark Campbell. No experience is necessary. Students will gain a deep understanding of this historic and now endangered craft.
Idaho's Hairy History
Idaho’s Hairy History: What can artifacts made of human hair teach us about the past, present, and future? Part 1.
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