Karen Merriott
May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026
Fridays: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Arts Benicia Classroom, 1 Commandant’s Lane, Benicia
$115 non-members/$100 members
Ages: 8-12 years
Min 6 | Max 10 students
Class Description: This class will introduce young artists to the vibrant tradition of Huichol “Nierika” yarn painting, a sacred and symbolic art form of the Wixárika (Huichol) people of Mexico. In this hands-on class, students will explore the beauty of Nierika by creating their own colorful designs using yarn, beads, and bobbles, adapting the traditional beeswax technique with glue for accessibility and ease. This class encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and artistic expression as students layer and arrange fibers and embellishments to craft their own unique Nierika-inspired artwork. Each student will receive individual guidance and support, working at their own pace to complete a piece that reflects their imagination and storytelling.
Perfect for beginners and curious creatives, this workshop offers a fun, engaging, and supportive environment to explore the rich cultural tradition of Huichol yarn painting.
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Karen Merriott has a BFA in painting from San Francisco Arts Institute and Digital Animation from Computer Arts Institute. Karen has worked as an international digital graphic designer, UX designer as well as a software engineer. Karen is a multi medium contemporary abstract surrealist artist who works in large format. She teaches youth programs with the Children’s Museum of Art, after school classes and Summer EcoArt Camp at Arts Benicia and leads the 4th grade Art Classes with B.U.S.D.’s STEAM Program.