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May 23, 2008
June
Shibori Cut Loose June 6 - July 19, 2008 Don't miss this amazing collection of Shibori work from all over the world. This exhibition features the work of twenty-one fiber artists who use contemporary and traditional techniques of shaped resist dyeing to create artwear, fabrics, and two- and three-dimensional art. Juried by the distinguished shibori artist Ana Lisa Hedstrom, Shibori Cut Loose incorporates a wide range of approaches to the ancient, worldwide art of resist dyeing. Artists included in the exhibition are... - Mary L. Alexander Hubbard, OH
- Monoleena Banerjee Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Wilma Butts Halifax, NS, Canada
- Sue Cavanaugh Columbus, OH
- Abi Chodosh Edmond, OK
- John Choma North Attleboro, MA
- Ellen Daley Fairbanks, AK
- Nanette Davis Beaverton, OR
- Jacy Diggins Laguna Beach, CA
- Anna Divinsky Pittsburgh, PA
- Patricia N. Freiert St. Peter, MN
- Marilyn Gillis Shelburne, VT
- Carol Anne Grotrian Cambridge, MA
- Margaret Koop Excelsior, MN
- Elin Noble New Bedford, MA
- Barbara Setsu Pickett Eugene, OR
- Ann Poulson Lakeville, MN
- Jay Rich Omaha, NE
- Kristin Rohr North Saanich, BC, Canada
- Monika Savla Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Deborah Tuggle Smithville, TN
The Shibori Symposium was a big hit!!
A special thanks to all the artists, students, presenters and volunteers that participated in this event. The symposium's pre and post workshop participants were full of busy creative energy, making the most of every moment they had with Ana Lisa Hedstrom, Yoshiko Wada, Chad Alice Hagen and Jan Myers Newbury. The attendees, whether novices or experts, created amazing shibori pieces under the guidance of these master teachers. The weekend seminars allowed for many insightful discussions, opportunity for networking and a whole lot of fun! Thanks to all of you that attended the symposium and for your support of the Textile Center.
WE HAVE BEEN NOMINATED...
Best Artsy Class for Teens in Nickelodeon's 1st Annual Parents Picks Awards! WE NEED YOUR HELP! PLEASE VOTE! Please visit www.parentsconnect.com/parentspicks Register and vote for Textile Center (click on "best artsy class" and then the "teens" category)
Book Blog!
 The library received a new Minnesota Knitters' Guild book called
"Knit Knit: Profiles and Projects from Knitting's New Wave,"
inspired by Sabrina Gschwandtner published by STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book: New York, 2007.
These knitters are transforming the art of knitting by blurring the boundary between craft and art. Isabel Berglund, from Copenhagen, hand-knit an entire room. Dave Cole from New England, constructed an enormous 25-foot by 20-foot American flag using excavators and utility poles as knitting machines. Bridget Marrin from Los Angeles, knits little dollhouses complete with yarn lawns, shrubbery, and chimneys. She made a stop-motion animation adventure of a knitted girl who knits a boy who later comes to life. Althea Merback from New York City uses Gütermann silk sewing thread and hand-made knitting needles made from medical wire about the diameter of a 100-weight silk sewing thread. This book was inspired by Sabrina Gschwandtner, and profiles 27 of the most talented artists-crafters knitting today. Some of the text refers to information in the book's front flap.
by Nancy Mambi
May 12, 2008
What a great Library we have... Thank you!
Pat O'Connor Library Endowment Event
The dedication of the Textile Center Pat O'Connor Library
Friday May 16, 2 pm
Enjoy tea and refreshment while you help to celebrate the gift Pat's family has so generously given us. It gives us great pleasure to announce the creation of the Textile Center Pat O'Connor Library Endowment and the renaming of our library to "Textile Center Pat O'Connor Library". - Mike and Maggie O'Connor, Pat's children, will be here to tell the story of Pat's life and share pictures.
- Kate Daly from the Friday Knitter's will join us to share some stories about Pat "the creative knitter".
- Nancy Mambi, our librarian, will give us some incite as to what our extensive library has to offer the members of the Textile Center.
- Pat's dear friend Marian Bagley will be here to talk about Pat's legacy: The Library Endowment.
Pat O'Connor, passed away November 28, 2007. In her memory, Pat's family has established an endowment for the Textile Center Library as a tribute to her tremendous contributions to the arts and her community. The Pat O'Connor Library Endowment will serve as Pat's legacy and will help sustain the resources of the library for future fiber artists. Pat was known to be a world traveler, making friends around the world. She was an active member of the League of Women Voters. She served on the boards of COMPAS and the Textile Council at the Minnesota Institute of Arts. She was president of the St. Anthony Park Arts Forum. She was a giving humanitarian with a thirst for knowledge and a love of the arts. We are thankful to her for all that she did in her life and beyond.
The Textile Center Pat O'Connor Library is one if the largest repositories of fiber art resources in the country. More than 14,000 books, periodicals, and media materials are cataloged in an integrated system and are managed by a professional librarian and volunteer staff.
Up coming blog feature!
Our wonderful library contains many books, periodicals and media materials that you may be unaware of. Many of you may already know that we have a great collection of magazines, and how-to books on felting, dying, quilting and much much more! But what about those items in our library collection that are there to peek your curiosity about the history and culture behind everything from buttons and thread to the history of knitting and everything in between? Our librarian, Nancy Mambi, will be selecting books that she thinks might get you excited about something new or learning about an area of fiber art that you might not have even known existed! Please check back soon for our featured books and add them to your summer reading list!
May 5, 2008
May Flowers...
 Artwear Announcement... We have been receiving lots of questions about the schedule for the Artwear in Motion show 2008. Unfortunately we will not be holding the event this year. We will be taking this time to examine the field of artwear, work with the fashion and wearable art communities and find ways to serve the artists who make the artwear. If you are interesting in taking part of this "Artware Redesigned" conversation, please contact Carolfaye Meadows, Special Events ( e-mail to CarolFaye Meadows). Dye Lab Thursdays taking a summer vacation Our artist in residence, Candy Kuehn is getting ready for summer vacation. Candy will be here at the Textile Center on Thursdays through the end of May. So, you have a few more weeks to come in with that old blanket or piece of fabric and turn it into a work of art! Dye Lab Thursdays will resume in September. Punch Cards are available in the Textile Center Shop. Ewe Knit Tuesdays
The Ewe Knit Tuesdays group is taking a hiatus. We are hoping to continue this knitting group again in the fall. Be sure to check back for updates. Happy knitting! Summer Camps!-790931.jpg) June 25th - August 21st
We still have spaces available for all of our Summer Camps. Sign up soon!
Scholarships are available! Visit the Summer Camp page to learn more. - Small class sizes
- Don't worry, your child does not need any prior experience! (That's why they are coming... to learn something new and have fun!)
- Sign-up with a friend.
- Supervised lunches for students that are staying for a full day.
- After care is available for students signing up for a full day.
- Camps are only open to those ages listed in the camp description.
-734015.jpg) After-Camp Knitting Club from 4-5:30 each day of summer camp and only $20 per week! Learn to knit, get help with a knitting project, or just bring your project and hang out with other knitters. Knitting Club is a great option if you need to stay a little later to catch a ride home. Just add it on to your registration. We have a fun summer ahead of us and we look forward to seeing you all soon!
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