Salon for Possible Futures
I was asked by Amy Kligman to create some very special candles for her Salon for Possible Futures. I am honored to have my art tapers displayed alongside the works and contributions of Kligman and several other artists in this unique art exhibit and interactive installation in the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art’s Oppenheimer New Media Gallery.
Heartland Book Festival
I’m bringing my paper goods and ephemera to the Heartland Book Festival! Come celebrate all things literary and written at the Kansas City Public Library. A day filled with vendors, writers, artists, speakers, workshops and more! Free to attend!
Moth & Candle’s table will be with the vendors in the hall.
Saturday, October 11th 9:00am-4:00pm
Free to attend.
Hands Around the Table: Card Game Afternoon
Various card games have held a special role in various communities throughout history. We will learn about and play just a few of these games, building connections with each other and back through time. Games to be announced.
No experience necessary. Free.
Your Dealer: Laura Pensar (do not expect fancy shuffling or cardistry…)
Saturday, November 8th 2:00-4:00pm
Free - supplies provided.
Presented as part of Amy Kligman’s Salon for Possible Futures at The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Oppenheimer New Media Gallery (2nd floor).
Letterlocking Workshop II
Letterlocking is the art of folding and securing messages on paper without using external envelopes. Tamper-proof documents are created by hand using small slits, tabs, and folding techniques to allow the intended recipient to tell if the message has been intercepted. Analog encryption… the original “document security!”
Join me in the Salon for Possible Futures to learn some basic letterlocking techniques and discuss the very human practice of “passing secret notes.” No experience necessary. Free. * If you attended the first Letterlocking workshop in March come add more folding styles to your toolbox as we will be doing different techniques this time around. If you didn’t attend the March workshop no problem!
Instructor: Laura Pensar
Saturday, Septmber 13th 1:00-2:00pm
Free - supplies provided.
Presented as part of Amy Kligman’s Salon for Possible Futures at The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Oppenheimer New Media Gallery (2nd floor).
25th Anniversary - West 18th Street Fashion Show
I have teamed up with costume designer Jennifer Tierney once again to create a unique collection for the runway! Her costumes with my textile patterns will be walking the runway in the West 18th Street Fashion Show on Saturday, June 14th. Come celebrate one of Kansas City’s longest-running art events (25 years!) for a Mercurial Summer.
VIP tickets available soon. Standing room is free.
Collection: iMmortality by Jennifer Tierney and Laura Pensar
Saturday, June 14th - show begins at sundown
The Hermit's Guide to Solitaire
Playing cards have been tools of underground resistance and community building for centuries. Even Solitaire can be a covert form of personal resistance and a path for self-reflection and insight.
Join us as we discuss the history of the game of Solitaire and how you can turn it into a discreet divination system. No experience necessary. Free.
Instructor: Laura Pensar
Saturday, May 17th 2:00-3:30pm
Free - supplies provided.
Presented as part of Amy Kligman’s Salon for Possible Futures at The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Oppenheimer New Media Gallery (2nd floor).
Letterlocking Workshop
Letterlocking is the art of folding and securing messages on paper without using external envelopes. Tamper-proof documents are created by hand using small slits, tabs, and folding techniques to allow the intended recipient to tell if the message has been intercepted. Analog encryption… the original “document security!”
Join me in the Salon for Possible Futures to learn some basic letterlocking techniques and discuss the very human practice of “passing secret notes.” No experience necessary. Free.
Instructor: Laura Pensar
Thursday, April 24th 5:30-6:30pm
Free - supplies provided.
Presented as part of Amy Kligman’s Salon for Possible Futures at The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Oppenheimer New Media Gallery (2nd floor).