Jagua Art with Muriel

​Similar to henna, this South American fruit stains skin blue instead of red. With your instructor, Artisan-in-Residence Muriel Wickman, come learn about it, practice designs, and take home high-quality natural jagua from Gopi Henna and stencils for practicing at home!

​During class, we'll snack on veggie lumpia, ube cupcakes with coconut, and calamansi juice. Let us know about dietary restrictions during sign-up and we'll do our best to accommodate them!

​About Your Instructor

​Azadi Folk School’s 2026 Artisan-in-Residence, Muriel Wickman, is a Filipino-American artist whose work spans henna, drawing, and painting. Her art blends timeless traditional design with modern botanical inspiration, drawing from folk art traditions and natural forms.

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​Her practice centers on honoring the cultural history of craft while creating a thoughtful and intentional experience for both clients and students. Through teaching and community workshops, Muriel shares traditional art forms in ways that encourage creativity, cultural appreciation, and mindfulness.

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​Muriel is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Studio Art and plans to continue her studies with a Master’s in Art Therapy. As the Artisan-in-Residence, Muriel will teach Filipino folk art, henna, drawing, and painting while exploring natural materials such as wool, plant-based dyes, plant fibers, and leather. She will also have the opportunity to develop independent creative projects and curate an Azadi Folk School collaborative exhibition featuring local artists and traditional folk art practices.

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​During her fellowship, she will conduct trauma-informed research on how traditional craft practices can support emotional processing, cultural connection, and community resilience, particularly for BIPOC communities navigating climate grief and reclaiming cultural traditions impacted by colonialism.