Class Proposals for the Winter/Spring Semester (January-April) are now being accepted.If you are interested in teaching a class for the Textile Center, please email your class proposal to Becka Rahn by October 30, 2008. We are looking for classes in all varieties of textile techniques for beginners, intermediates and master classes.
Proposals should include:
- A description of the proposed class (5-6 sentences)
- Teaching hours (How many teaching hours, how many sessions)
- A photo or two of the finished products
- Your teaching resume
We have lots of great classes at the Textile Center that still have some spaces left! Many of our classes will allow you to create a wonderful gift for someone on your list. We offer classes for all skill levels. Many of our classes would be great for that creative young person in your life to make some special holiday goodies.
Variations on a Theme: Shibori
Wednesday November 19th 6-9pm
Transform simple silk scarves in to multicolored masterpieces in just one evening! Learn some simple shibori techniques - resist dying in the Japanese tradition, using folding, clamping, binding, stitching and more to create patterns in your fabric before you add the color. You will complete four different variations and leave with a bouquet of silk scarves that you can give as gifts or wear to brighten up your winter wardrobe. Materials fee $35.
Instructor: Sandra Brick
$45/$40 Textile Center Members
Flowers from Scraps
Saturday December 6 10am-2pm
Transform small fabric bits in to pretty accessories - from magic flowers that bloom before your eyes from a simple strip of fabric to flamboyant blossoms to dress up a holiday package, coat lapel, hair ornament or button cover. A great way to use up bits from other projects, repurpose some scraps that are too nice to throw away or use your samples from another class. Materials fee $10, payable to instructor. **Ages 9 and up welcome.
Instructor: Sandra Brick
$23/$20 Textile Center Members
Frosty Felted Wool Snowmen
Thursday December 4th 6-8:30pm
Start with fluffy white wool and end with a little snowman sure to make you smile. In this class, you will learn to make felted wool beads with the basics of wet felting. Great for holiday gifts and decorations! You will take home a finished snowman or two from this fun class. Materials fee $5.
**Ages 10 and up welcome.
No supply list for this class.
Instructor: Jen Cuff
$23/$20 Textile Center Members
and as a follow-up class
Embellished Felted Beads
Saturday December 13th 10am-12pm
Give your felted wool beads some personality! We will start with pre-felted wool beads and then add embroidery, stitch on sparkling beads and more. Embellished felted beads make unique jewelry, fabulous ornaments, one of a kind buttons or fun 3-D art. Learn a collection of techniques and tips to make your beads into works of art. Pre-felted beads and other supplies will be provided by the instructor. You can also bring your collection of felted wool beads or make some in our Felted Snowman class (Dec 4)! Supply list provided. Materials fee $10 payable to the instructor.
Instructor: Larissa Loden
$21/$18 Textile Center Members
Feel free to call the Textile Center to sign-up for any of our classes!
We are happy to register you over the phone. Call us at 612-436-0464.
Visa and Mastercard accepted.
Karen Searle
Please join us in honoring the rich and varied textile career of Karen Searle. Friday, October 16th at 6pm.
Potluck dinner followed by the presentation of the award and displays of Karen's work.
Artist's Statement:
I utilize the techniques of "women's work" to present the feminine view. My imagery is inspired by womens' lives and womens' bodies, and by the feminine impulse to nurture. My sense of humor enters into the creation process and becomes integral to many of the pieces. I think of my wire sculptures as 3-dimensional line drawings in space. The line and movement of the object and its shadow suggest the energy of a human presence. I think of my work with birch bark and other natural materials as a metaphor for womens' work and women's lives: all involve scavenging, mending, piecing-together, and adorning.
from www.karensearle.com/Biography
For more information on Karen or to see more images of her work, please visit www.karensearle.com Textile Center Spun Gold Award was created in 1999 to honor accomplished textile artists and teachers for their lifetime dedication to fiber arts.
Previous Spun Gold Award Honorees
1999 Paul O'Connor, Ellen Wells, Elsa Sreenivasam & Margot Siegel
2000 Helen Kelly, LaVern Bell & Homa Amir-Fazli
2001 Charlene Burningham
2002 Gladys Rascha
2003 Lila Nelson
2004 Ruth Waukazo & Walt Nottingham
2005 Gini Corrick
2006 LaVonne Horner
2007 Nancy MacKenzie, Marliss Jensen, Lotus Stack, Anna Smits,
Thelma Buckner & Wilma Gary
2008 Donna Pauley, Joan Skalbeck & Karen Searle
Join us for even more fun with Karen...
LIBRARY BAG LUNCH
Author, Karen Searle
October 28, Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:30
Karen Searle, weaver, author, knitter and traveler, will be at the Textile Center to talk about her new book Knitting Art: 150 Innovative Works from 18 Contemporary Artists. There will be books to buy. She will sign them and have time to chat with you about her work. Bring your bag lunch for a great time.
Please RSVP to the Textile Center at 612.436.0464 or email
Nancy to RSVP.
and so are things here at the Textile Center!
Over the next few weeks we will be preparing the shop and gallery for our annual Holiday Show that begins November 1st - December 30. So please excuse the mess, the shop will be open during the set-up so feel free to stop by anytime to get a sneak preview.
Textile Center is recapturing the joy of holiday shopping! Over 200 artists will be showing there handmade, one of a kind textile arts! This is a great chance to start your holiday shopping... buy locally and support artist that are living right here in our community!
Let the shopping begin!
November 1 - December 30, 2008
Shop & Gallery hours:
Monday - Thursday 10am-7pm
Fridays -Saturday 10am–5pm
Closed Sundays
Holiday Show & Sale Grand Opening Hours:
Friday, November 14 10 am – 9pm
Saturday, November 15 10 am – 5pm
Sunday, November 16 12 pm – 4pm
Special Hours:
November 26 10am-4pm
November 27 Closed
December 24 10am-4pm
December 25 Closed
December 31 Closed
January 1 Closed
