tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81459025062061753632011-11-29T11:39:16.771-08:00Official blog of the World Shibori NetworkWSNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011749870821516963noreply@blogger.comBlogger1561100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-28344660049648879922011-11-29T11:33:00.000-08:002011-11-29T11:39:16.795-08:00

We're tying up loose ends around here (end of year cleaning?) and moving the blog over to the website. This blogspot will remain alive, just not maintained.Please bookmark the new blog addresswww.shibori.org/blog*not sure if it has RSS feed, but will activate if availableThanks for following us over here all these years! We hope to see you at the new site =)

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-8385256869520454262011-11-22T08:57:00.000-08:002011-11-22T09:06:33.010-08:00

Curator Dr. Jooyoung Shin and the selection committee have announced the names of students selected for "New Beat: International Student Concours" exhibitionThe exhibition will be held in conjunction with the 8th ISS: HKFashion Gallery, Hong Kong Polytechnic University 5 Dec 2011 - 18 Jan 2012 * traveling to Foshan ShiJin Yi r Museum, Feb 2012CONGRATULATIONS to the selected students! click here

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-58862170401817659122011-11-21T12:34:00.000-08:002011-11-21T12:47:46.016-08:00

Our indefatiguable Secretary General from Australia, Joan James, has published the most recent newsletter with great features, including:an interesting trip synopsis from Annette Brereton (Slow Fiber Japan, May); lovely story by Philomena Hali with Sarah Hill that chronicles the journey of CasArts artists;profile of Margaret Barnett (who shares indigo recipes); Cathy Moon's upcoming workshop; and

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-48290255117903403542011-10-07T07:56:00.000-07:002011-10-07T08:13:28.731-07:00

The 'Greenest' Indigo & Basic Shiboriwith "Sustainable Natural Dyes” DVD launchShort, hands-on workshop with Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada, co-author and author of 2 definitive publications on Japanese and Contemporary textiles. View demonstrations of how to set up an indigo dye bath with totally organic elements commonly found, safely and inexpensively. Learn simple shibori techniques to use with

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-14762024864337556262011-09-23T17:42:00.000-07:002011-09-23T17:46:45.254-07:00

Workshop Registration for the 8ISS will open 9am PST on Sept 26, Monday.Some really amazing instructors so be sure to mark your calendars. Class size is limited, first come first reserved. Registration is online here

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-50982319550581174992011-09-09T12:50:00.000-07:002011-09-09T12:52:18.073-07:00

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-69729667091519090022011-08-08T12:49:00.000-07:002011-08-08T12:55:17.499-07:00

“Ecovision," 2nd SDA European Meeting 18-28th, 2011, in Tilburg, Netherlands ECOVISION, the second meeting for the European membership of the Surface Design Association, will be presented by Karina van Vught (SDA EU representative) at Studio Zijdelings and the AUDAX Textile Museum in Tilburg, Netherlands on the following dates. Pre-Conference Workshops (2): Tuesday, Oct. 18 – Thursday, Oct. 20

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-4298798285437144282011-08-08T12:40:00.000-07:002011-08-08T12:55:50.378-07:00

Announcing TWO shibori workshops with Ana Lisa Hedstrom this October at STUDIO ZIJDELINGS in Tilburg, Netherlands. These workshops - one on ARASHI / ITAJIME / PIECING / QUILTING and another focusing on ARASHI / STITCH RESIST/ CLAMP RESIST are related to ECO Vision – the 2nd Surface Design Association (SDA) conference for the European membership. (October 18-28, 2011 in Tilburg). click images

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-81511619982553979662011-08-03T17:46:00.000-07:002011-08-03T18:00:28.835-07:00

image courtesy R. Mezoff // source: rebeccamezoff.blogspot.comCheck out artist Rebecca Mezoff's blog for a worthwhile recap (with lots of great images!) of Fiber Celebrated 2011 held in Durango, Colorado this last weekend of July. "Fiber Celebrated 2011," in which Rebecca was showing two pieces, opened at the Intermountain Weaver's Conference. Yoshiko I Wada was honored as a Keynote Speaker of

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-36765931123709931322011-07-20T10:36:00.000-07:002011-07-20T10:39:50.714-07:00

Reminder for TEXTILE ARTS COUNCIL members:PRIVATE DOCENT GUIDED TOUR of"Wrapping Traditions: Korean Textiles Now"Museum of Craft & Folk Art, San FranciscoJuly 28, 2011 – 1 PMTAC Advisory Board member and MOCFA docent Barbara Shapiro will lead a small group through this remarkable exhibition. Curated by Chungie Lee, the exhibition looks at traditional Bojagi(Bo-Jah-ki) wrapping cloths and the ways

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-74776051101391104682011-07-19T12:58:00.000-07:002011-07-19T13:06:31.313-07:00

read article hereThanks for the tip, Edith Cheung!

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-70689844427588585412011-07-18T17:11:00.000-07:002011-07-18T17:19:06.413-07:00

Chicago friends, take a weekend to visit The Loyola University Museum of Art's current exhibition: "Stories in Cloth: The Threads of Daily Life," a fascinating and diverse exhibition of textiles from the May Weber Collection in Chicago. Textiles decorate and signify, disguise and protect, depict stories and enrich ceremonies. Dr. May Weber examines how textiles have been essential to the rituals

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-8423887188143831402011-07-18T17:03:00.000-07:002011-07-18T17:08:44.053-07:00

Sue Cavanaugh has published, “Extreme Shibori: the Ori-Kume Series”, a 60-page (8.5” square) artist portfolio about her current work, inspiration and process. Available for purchase at the Ohio Craft Museum

nasnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-66836191102825681442011-06-16T10:17:00.000-07:002011-06-16T10:24:39.789-07:00

You've seen her work grace the book cover of Yoshiko's "Memory on Cloth" -- now go see Joan Morris' inspiring works in person. The Aidron Duckworth Museum in Meriden, New Hampshire, is hosting a solo exhibition of Joan's recent textile works. The exhibition opens this Saturday, June 18, with a reception from 3-6p.The show will have in it work from 2009-2011, including 3 new, never before

nasnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-82549136944161683892011-06-14T21:49:00.000-07:002011-06-14T21:55:03.109-07:00

Some news from fellow textile friends:Sue Cavanaugh recently received the Lynn Borgman Goodwin Award for Surface Design at Quilt National ’11 for Ori-Kume #20. Her largest (164” x 94”) whole cloth stitch resist shibori piece, Ori-Kume # 22, is on exhibit at the Zanesville Museum of Art, Zanesville, Ohio, through July 14, 2011. www.suecavanaughart.comCongrats, Sue!If you're interested in studying

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-52254740859656663282011-06-06T16:52:00.000-07:002011-06-06T17:08:06.099-07:00

8iss.wordpress.comRegistration for the 8th ISS in Hong Kongwill open JUNE 11!Starting June 11, we will be opening up registration for the SYMPOSIUM and accepting reservations for our six PRE / POST TOURS to mainland China and Vietnam.* We are excited to streamline the process and manage everything online - from contact info to payment process. Registration is a first come, first reserved process

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-84691025273314453052011-05-19T16:02:00.000-07:002011-05-19T16:13:23.308-07:00

Rebecca Cross wrote in to tell us of her exciting exhibition, "Liaisons," at the FAVA GAllery in Oberlin, Ohio. The exhibition showcases collaborative work created over the past two years with painter Annette Poitau. The exhibition will be open until July 10. Rebecca and Annette will be speaking about their work during the Oberlin College commencement weekend on Sunday, May 29 at 4:00p in the

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-72813713362509358962011-04-07T13:45:00.000-07:002011-04-07T13:50:33.193-07:00

MANTRAWork by Michelle GriffithsLesley Craze Gallery, London UK13th April - 14th May 2011*Gallery open Tues to Saturday, free admission. Free parking Saturdays after 130pMichelle Griffiths creates decorative textile works by utilising the various actions found within the ancient Japanese textile dyeing technique of shibori

nasnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-1682653569566487892011-03-29T11:23:00.000-07:002011-03-29T14:24:00.345-07:00

"Bojagi and Beyond," a traveling exhibition curated by Chunghie Lee that celebrates the traditional Korean wrapping cloth, will be coming to the Museum of Craft and Folk Art in San Francisco this June. Local Bay Area artist Barbara Shapiro will be featured in the show with woven work and also indigo dyed wrapped baskets.www.barbara-shapiro.comBojagi and Beyond (working title)June 16--September 18

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-54547762589503761422011-03-29T10:47:00.000-07:002011-03-29T11:10:16.113-07:00

(click image to redirect to video clip)Mame ("beans") shibori is a classically Edo design, a pea-dot pattern most common for tenugui (hand towel).Harisho, the only remaining itajime master continuing practice of this traditional Edo period technique, demonstrates on video how to fold fabric several times into very small strips then put in between carved wooden boards (for mame, the boards are

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-40602877545949471192011-03-21T23:47:00.000-07:002011-03-22T00:16:17.217-07:00

Back in August we blogged about SCARF, a traveling exhibition featuring shaped resist dyed scarves and shawls created by members of WSN Australia and New Zealand. It's now made its way to Strathnairn Arts Association (thru April 3) where Barbara Schey gave a talk at the opening reception on March 11. I sneaked a peek* at a couple snapshots taken by our indefatigable Secretary General of WSN

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-43796585267188904072011-03-21T09:26:00.001-07:002011-03-21T09:32:53.388-07:00

@font-face { font-family: "Arial"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 4pt; page-break-after: avoid; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }A bit of inspiration from the disaster in Japan. This is a personal account written by Anne Thomas, who lives in Sendai. Thanks to Masako for forwarding to us. (Originally published online at Ode

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-61917961209756986592011-03-18T13:44:00.001-07:002011-03-19T12:11:56.999-07:00

Like Proenza Schouler, fashion heavyweight Oscar de la Renta gets shibori-tied with his Spring Summer 2011 collection. And Brooklyn-based newcomer Shabd bases her whole line on shibori, deftly using it to a wonderfully subtle watercolor effect. Dreamy...(images: (top) Oscar de la Renta shibori chiffon caftan dress; (bottom) shabd blue marble geode dress)

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A note from Yoshiko and information on a fundraiser, "Handmade for Japan".-------------Dear Friends,Thank you for your emails of concern regarding Japan and our friends there. I caught the news of the earthquake while at the Delhi Airport waiting for my flight home from India.I have spoken with some of our friends and family in Kiryu in Gunma Prefecture, Tokyo, even in Fukushima Prefecture and

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-49469391092292953422011-03-07T12:37:00.000-08:002011-03-07T12:52:37.116-08:00

"The Reinvention of Silk," an article published in today's New York Times, discusses new, outside-the-box creations of this versatile filament. Since spider's can't spin enough of it, "some scientists are ... working on reinventing the one silk that is commonly available — that of silkworms. They are reconstituting it to make novel materials that have the potential to go far beyond the

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-50507463806558048602011-02-17T17:39:00.000-08:002011-02-19T01:05:05.846-08:00

Bergdorf Goodman helps introduce the word "shibori" to the well-heeled set.Fashion darlings, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who head the high-end designer label, Proenza Schouler, are bringing shibori into fashionable closets across the country with their SS11 collection. What's more? They are actually calling it by its name: SHIBORI. Now, that's a first. Read the description from

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-7098878319521054842011-01-11T13:07:00.000-08:002011-01-11T14:32:22.512-08:00

In 2011, I wanted to post with more regularity on the blog (we'll see how that goes) and that includes highlighting work from some of our readers -- some new to shibori and some very seasoned. It's always a thrill to hear from people who have just begun experimenting with shibori in all its complexities and to seethis technique inspire more people. So, with that, let's begin...irresistible

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-35166269480097159192011-01-10T15:31:00.000-08:002011-01-11T14:35:47.547-08:00

Celebrating Mary Kellogg RiceArtist, Author, Supporter of CraftsIt is with sadness that I write about the recent passing of Mary Kellogg Rice, a beautiful spirit and accomplished woman who lived a rich and full life. She had just celebrated her 100th birthday in December 2010. Among her many contributions to the community and art world, Mary co-authored "Shibori: The Inventive Art of Shaped

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-19554188160870237852011-01-04T13:13:00.000-08:002011-01-04T13:21:37.876-08:00

Baandhani & Leheriya:reviving traditional Indian resist dyeing techniques3-day workshop with Kameldeep Kaur (India) - 19, 20, 21 May 2011 - studio zijdelingsnetherlands India has been known since antiquity for amazing handcrafted textile techniques. Resist dyed and printed textiles have long been a popular Indian export with Gujarat and Madras serving as two important ports and producing centres

WSNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011749870821516963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-35003411999341867562010-11-30T08:27:00.000-08:002010-11-30T08:57:29.455-08:00

The Magic of Indigo
 with Barbara Shapirofor the Society of Asian ArtAsian Art Museum, San FranciscoWhen: Saturday, December 4
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Place: Education Studio
, Asian Art MuseumFee: $15 members, $25 non-member
Note: Registration requiredThis richly illustrated lecture explores the history and importance of indigo as a dyestuff the trade of which has had widespread ramifications

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-53197113170877799832010-11-18T17:14:00.000-08:002010-11-18T17:23:24.129-08:00

National retailer Anthropologie, known for their vintage-bohemian-girly looks, is getting in on the shibori train with their "Ice Wine" clutch (described as "frozen silk grapes'). Also some ikat inspired beaded clutches on offer -- quite chic, actually.

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-8858901516461835762010-11-01T16:25:00.000-07:002010-11-01T16:46:52.551-07:00

Wow, New Zealand has a lot going on!Yoshiko recently returned from a 1.5month teaching tour through Australia and New Zealand where she was able to reunite with many longtime textile friends and had opportunities to meet new ones. Thanks to everyone for creating a wonderful teaching itinerary and setting up such fulfilling social events.Special thanks to Deb Donnelly for her coordination efforts

nasnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-12978329940563180192010-10-05T09:21:00.000-07:002010-10-05T09:53:53.310-07:00

If you're in New England during the next couple months, do yourself a favor and make your way to Big Town Gallery in Rochester, Vermont to see the exceptional work of artist JOAN MORRIS (see that artwork cover on your "Memory on Cloth: shibori now" book? That's Joan's). "Merging Continuums," Joan's solo show featuring all new works, will open Oct 14 with a reception on Saturday (16th) and artist

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-62730242537008654642010-10-05T09:07:00.001-07:002010-10-05T09:20:25.734-07:00

If you're in the Bay Area next weekend Oct 15/16,stop by Yoshiko's house and check outThe SAFEKEEPER VEST Fall Trunk ShowBeautiful, one-of-a-kind vests designed by Marion Gartlerfor unencumbered traveling and everyday purse-free livingwww.safekeepervest.comOctober 15, 16 Fri & Sat696 Hilldale AveBerkeley, CA12-5:00psee flyer for directions

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-34972702156983988202010-09-29T08:49:00.000-07:002010-09-29T09:13:22.186-07:00

Lucy Matzger, "Bat Caf", used coffee filtersfiber/DIMENSIONS presents:intersections 5 : Colors_Concepts_ContoursOct 13 - Dec 19Presidio of San Francisco Officers' Club50 Moraga Ave*Opening Reception 17 Oct @1p*FREE demos offered (see schedule below)www.fiberdimensions.comfiber/DIMENSIONS is a Bay Area art organization that has achieved international recognition. They are celebrating twenty years

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-69009743594681700882010-08-27T14:45:00.000-07:002010-08-27T14:49:19.309-07:00

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Members of WSN Australia and New Zealand (WSN A/NZ) invite you to "SCARF, an exhibition of shaped resist dyed scarves and shawls held at Barometer Gallery. Opening reception is Sept 12, @4:00p. Yoshiko Wada, President of WSN, will be in attendance.

nasnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-66289228675334774212010-08-21T12:28:00.000-07:002010-08-21T12:41:00.701-07:00

We're taking it to HONG KONG!Check out the latest on our beta site: 8iss.wordpress.comOur 8th International Shibori Symposium is now in the planning stages. We are excited to announce our collaboration with the Institute of Textiles & Clothing of Hong Kong Polytechnic University. If you'd like to get involved at the ground level, or you have some suggestions to give the Programming Committee, and

nasnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-24203256750786203262010-08-19T09:28:00.000-07:002010-08-19T09:58:37.776-07:00

If you have any interest in cardweaving, do yourself a favor and get your hands on a copy of this book.Cardweaving in Ancient Egypt is the English translation of the 1916 publication Le Tissage Aux Cartons dans L'Egypte Ancienne. This English edition, translated by Barbara Shapiro - a TSA Board member and longtime WSN member - is available in handsome book form and includes helpful illustrations

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Our friend, Masako, wrote in to tell us about her upcoming show:I will have new work included in the exhibition "ILLITERATURE," at the Cal State University Chico Art Museum beginning August 24th. There will be a reception Thursday August 26 from 5-8pm. The curator, Mark Carter and I plus other artists will be there to speak briefly about the work. I welcome people to come see the show, and

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-649951390808188452010-08-18T11:13:00.001-07:002010-08-18T13:22:32.377-07:00

Festival of Quilts kicks off tomorrow!From Twisted Thread's website:Organised by Twisted Thread with the support of the Quilters Guild of the British Isles, FoQ has earned a reputation over the past seven years as the largest, most inspiring quilting event in Europe - with good reason! The Festival of Quilts boasts a host of gallery exhibitions from leading international artists and groups; the

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-83008214539729067692010-08-09T12:36:00.000-07:002010-08-09T15:55:23.401-07:00

I am always interested in connecting the textile world to the larger world of Art. And I've been thinking quite a bit about Louise lately as I write about contemporary art for my upcoming BORO book. If you have a moment, I think it's worth your time to read both the NY Times Art & Design article (link below) and a background piece by Lark Crafts on Louise Bourgeois' textile books. --

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-52086861617564590552010-08-03T11:13:00.000-07:002010-08-03T11:33:50.255-07:00

Bravo to the De Young, whose recently opened epic exhibition, "To Dye For: A World Saturated in Color," has been scooped by some major fashion rags. “This is a textile-lovers exhibit,” said curator Jill D’Alessandro. De Young's press release here.Click to see what WWD, Elle, Refinery 29 and Haute Living had to say.ikat trench, Oscar de la Renta, c.2005courtesy photoFrom WWD:“To Dye For: A World

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-67847062515975204172010-08-02T15:57:00.000-07:002010-08-02T16:08:35.370-07:00

Liza Dalby -- author of the classic best-seller, Geisha, and the only non-Japanese ever to have trained as a geisha -- will introduce her newest book, HIDDEN BUDDHAS, a contemporary novel with a heroine who is a fabric artist and designer in modern Japan. A love of fabrics is woven throughout this imaginative work.Liza will be speaking about her career writing about Japan, including her work on

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-4531334633762371152010-07-29T17:11:00.000-07:002010-07-29T17:22:38.546-07:00

Massey University, NZ is organizing a lecture series Aug 5- Oct 12, 2010. Check out the calendar for "understanding Textiles and Technology in Research" (uTTR) above.Yoshiko will be lecturing Sept 24, "new texture, new materials"

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-4701275960155840152010-07-29T17:04:00.000-07:002010-07-29T17:10:23.779-07:00

Check out Yoshiko's long line up lectures, seminars, and workshops in Australia and New Zealand this August and September. Most of these engagements are open to the public. Some of the workshops are sold out but a few still have room. If you're a part of our OZ/NZ community, stop by and say hi! Yoshiko's Calendar hereEnjoy the last week of July everybody! It's lousy, grey weather over here in the

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-53008650154383650612010-07-21T11:34:00.001-07:002010-07-21T11:51:22.856-07:00

For those of you in the Boston area, take some time to head down to South End. Artist Selina Narov is having a solo exhibition in this arts district, held at the Boston Public Libraryfrom now through July 30. Selina is known for an original process she developed, Lynx-Stone, which is a technique combining monoprinting with painting on fabric. The show will include wall hangings and installations,

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-16886126338286083242010-07-14T12:19:00.000-07:002010-07-14T12:33:24.416-07:00

Here's something to look forward to this summer:Sue Cavanaugh's work will be featured this August at A Muse Gallery in Taos, New Mexico. For those of you in Santa Fe that week for the SPIN (Silk Painters International) Conference, a perfect excuse for a detour to beautiful Taos! www.suecavanaughart.com SUE CAVANAUGHA Muse Gallery110 Paseo del PuebloNorte, Taos, NMOpening reception Friday, August

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-13921720658116344882010-07-01T14:38:00.000-07:002010-07-01T15:04:18.740-07:00

It's been really lovely hearing from some of our SFS Arimatsu '10 friends, who have since been home a few weeks now. All your celebratory and appreciative emails to Yoshiko and to one another are a pleasure to read. By all accounts, it sounds as if the SFS Arimatsu Tour was a great success!Yoshiko's still abroad (finishing up in Italy w/ Michel Garcia for SFS Puglia) but the testimonials and

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-37490415377059307032010-06-25T13:47:00.001-07:002010-06-25T14:04:12.276-07:00

Here's one for our friends in England:Manchester Institute for Reasearch and Innovation in Art & Design (MIRIAD) of the Manchester Metropolitan University would like to invite you to their symposium organised by the students and staff of their Masters in Textile program. This event will focus on the diverse creative practices of Jill Townlsey, Philippa Prinsloo, Tabitha Kyoko Moses, Rozanne

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-48761299449737892362010-06-18T08:17:00.000-07:002010-06-19T09:44:41.757-07:00

r by 45rpm—a clothing shop in NY’s Soho district (169 Mercer St. btwn Houston & Prince)—is having a D.I.Y. shibori-tying event each weekend in June (19, 20, 26, 27)! Have you seen this store? Or their catalogs? AWESOME. You should check it out if you're in Manhattan.From the website:"Our Shibori Tie-Dye event last month was a great success, and we are excited to extend the event throughout

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-87234974928896535712010-05-24T15:50:00.000-07:002010-05-24T16:01:41.598-07:00

Some really great textile-art-science related lectures happening on JUNE 6 at the Met in NYC . Even better? They're FREE with museum admission. So what are you waiting for?Explore the topic of color through science, art history, and the Met's collection. These events highlighted below are held in conjunction with the World Science Festival (JUNE 2-6) that takes place in New York City.June 6,

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-66466023321601761332010-05-18T16:37:00.000-07:002010-05-18T16:48:56.907-07:00

Some pics to share from Kinor Jiang's recent exhibition, "Experimental Textiles," at the Design Museum, UC Davis. You can read about the event in a previous post here. Thanks to Liza Dalby for sharing her pictures.All pictures taken with an iphone (!), courtesy of Liza Dalby

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Yoshiko will be teaching & lecturing this August at SPIN in Santa Fe, NM. See her schedule below. Registration is now open so hurry and sign up!Silk Painters International FestivalAugust 1-6 2010Santa Fe, NM - USAwww.silkinsantafe.comWorkshop: "Exploring Silk and Textures" [AUG 3-4 @ 9-4p]Lecture: "The Meisen Kimono: Kitsch to Art Moderne " [AUG 5 @ 9a]To learn more about the workshop, visit

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-8438596026070521042010-05-11T09:02:00.000-07:002010-05-11T09:15:41.713-07:00

Textile Talk by INDIA FLINTNot All Those Wo Wander Are Lost - Travels With A Dye PotPresented by The Contemporary Textile Studio Co-Op@ The Textile Museum of Canada55 Centre Ave, Toronto ONJune 30 2010, 6:30pmTickets $11.00India will give a lecture outlining her unique approach to bioregional dyeing, as well as her practical research into innovative natural dye techniques. She will show images of

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-169509489255228142010-05-10T09:59:00.000-07:002010-05-10T10:08:33.659-07:00

Looking forward to summer? Wondering what you're going to do? How about exercising your imagination and expanding your technical vocabulary by enrolling in one of these classes led by Ana Lisa Hedstrom?JUNE 12,13: "Shibori & Natural Dyes" @ San Francisco Sewing Workshop www.thesewingworkshop.comJULY 12-16: "Shibori using a variety of fabrics and surface applications" @ Pacific Northwest Art

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-28153827709890273942010-04-29T13:11:00.000-07:002010-04-29T13:34:22.465-07:00

Check out the SF Chronicle article (read it here) recapping the recent event, STYLE 2010, Palo Alto Art Center's wearable art show & sale. The article features images from various artists including Gabriel Russo, our friend & WSN web member whose insightful and hilarious SCHMATTA STORIES (nyc garment district in 1960s) we've mentioned on this blog once before.Shame we didn't hear about this

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-8596905576065569352010-04-28T11:55:00.000-07:002010-04-28T12:13:06.534-07:00

Two upcoming events I thought I'd sandwich in this single post because they both celebrate the same worthy message: Art changes lives.In San Francisco: The wonderful organization Creativity Explored is holding its annual fundraiser. This year's theme, "ART CHANGES LIVES 2010: COLOR," takes its title from CE’s positive impact on the lives of artists with developmental disabilities working in their

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-89220812444276577352010-04-27T08:55:00.000-07:002010-04-29T14:49:07.590-07:00

On May 13, UC Davis will present: "The Art of Fashion: Experimental Textiles"experimental works by Kinor Jiang, professor of textiles at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, in collaboration with talented designers drawing on and paying homage to their cultural and artistic heritage. Focusing on applications of fashion design and abstract aesthetic forms, this archive of experimental textiles

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-76761193393523225822010-04-05T13:07:00.000-07:002010-04-05T13:16:15.388-07:00

There's still time to register for Sue Cavanaugh's spring workshop on stitch resist shibori. Hurry!"Stitch Resist Shibori with a Twist" Workshop by Sue CavanaughJune 6-10, 2010Quilt Surface Design SymposiumColumbus, Ohio*Preregistration is required* Learn the basics of mokume, ori-nui, and maki-nui, and see how Sue combines and tweaks these stitches to produce award-winning art quilts. Students

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-87838346235087250932010-04-05T12:55:00.000-07:002010-04-05T13:07:11.267-07:00

If you happen to be in India right now soaking up the beautiful textiles & craft traditions there, perchance you'll be lucky enough to find yourself in Coimbatore where you can see ETHICUS, the ethical fashion collection of our friends and Slow Fiber Studio soulmates, Mani Chinnaswamy & Vijayalakshmi Malani Nachiar, of Appachi Cotton.ETHICUS CollectionApril 5th & 6th, 9a-8pSarvaa Hall, Hotel

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-73153873411696710962010-04-01T16:00:00.000-07:002010-04-01T16:10:57.259-07:00

For you indigo lovers and practitioners, what better time than now to to learn a more ecologically friendly (and fume-free!) method of dyeing? Well, count your lucky stars. Barbara Shapiro will be teaching a 3-day workshop this fall in the idyllic northern California town of Mendocino. Read more about Barbara here or see previous posts about her workshops & lectures here"A Greener Indigo"

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-72762464575720408492010-03-30T16:40:00.000-07:002010-03-30T16:46:00.589-07:00

Come celebrate American Contemporary Craft Art at the James Renwick Alliance Annual Gala Weekend in Washington, DC:2010 Spring Craft WeekendApril 23-25, 2010Thurs - SunWashington, DCThe weekend will include visits to private craft collections, dinner catered by a major chef, live and silent craft auctions, visits to galleries, craft symposium, artist open studios, and the Smithsonian Craft Show,

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-50246417837197229532010-03-30T12:07:00.000-07:002010-03-30T12:17:40.863-07:00

Make a Liberty Quilt and earn a chance to win £500 at LibertyRepost from LIBERTY and SELVEDGE blogs: For this season of "Quilty Pleasures," Liberty and Selvedge magazine* have teamed up to host a “Make a Liberty Quilt” competition. Create the most exquisite, most intricate, most amazing quilt you have ever made using Liberty fabrics. The winner earns £500 to spend at Liberty. An experienced panel

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-62501368757473820162010-03-17T16:15:00.000-07:002010-03-17T16:49:02.597-07:00

Join us in San Francisco for the exhibition, "Reinvention: Selected Works from California Textile Artists" held in conjunction with the RE-Invention conference at SF State University. Ana Lisa Hedstrom, Jean Cacicedo, Yoshiko, and many more fellow fiber friends will have work in the show. Come by!REINVENTIONExhibition March 18 − April 22, 2010 || Hours M-F 10a-6pReception: Friday, March 19 @ 5-

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-54105612144705279232010-03-11T14:32:00.000-08:002010-03-11T14:48:36.536-08:00

For our friends up north:Diagonale, Centre des arts et des fibres du Québec, is hosting its "Mois de la fibre et du textile" édition 2010. Highlighting this event is a traveling exhibition featuring artsts of Argentina and Montreal whose works explore themes of identity, migration, and the common problems facing their large cities, both north and south alike. Traversée - TravesíaProjet d’

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-11098202089994747772010-02-26T10:33:00.000-08:002010-02-26T10:55:31.351-08:00

Registration deadline for Textile Center's biennial symposium, "ARTWEAR," is May 1! ARTWEAR will be held June 2-8, 2010 in Minneapolis, MN. Enjoy stimulating lectures, comprehensive workshops, and inspiring exhibitions. The event also includes a runway show, trunk show, and more.REGISTER by MAY 1, 2010Register early to secure your desired workshops. Space is limited. Click for information. Please

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-66125878580167791952010-02-26T10:22:00.000-08:002010-02-26T10:33:30.596-08:00

MARCH 1 deadline for proposals and submissions to CONFLUENCE Conference 2011. Submission guidelines can be found hereCONFLUENCE is an international textile conference hosted in presented by the Textile Center and Surface Design Association. Workshops, demonstrations, lectures, exhibitions, and special events will be hosted throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.Key Conference Dates:June 4

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Part of the open fashion lecture series hosted now at HKPU's ITC Fashion Gallery is the exhibition, “Transformation: Material • Magic • Memory." This is the first of its kind at the Institute of Textiles & Clothing. Please join us for this landmark exhibition.EXHIBITION“Transformation: Material • Magic • Memory”Institute of Textiles & Clothing, Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityCurated by Yoshiko I

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-25974865428683287552010-02-18T15:05:00.000-08:002010-02-18T15:11:17.415-08:00

For our friends in Hong Kong:Hong Kong Poly Tech University's Institute of Textiles & Clothing (ITC) Resource Centre Fashion Gallery has been very busy. Last year, they put on the exhibition "Innovative Cloths of Junichi Arai" and also organized "Metallic Sound: works by Kinor Jiang & Junichi Arai" at the Bonington Gallery in Nottingham, UK. Next week ITC is hosting a lecture (and workshop) by

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-26939572650920924792010-02-11T13:09:00.000-08:002010-02-11T13:14:31.376-08:00

Ever wonder how the professionals do it? Textile Conservators Sarah Gates and Beth Szuhay are offering a specialized tour for Textile Arts Council members. This is a rare opportunity for the public to see how professional museum staff care for, store, and prepare the Museums’ textile collection for exhibit. The conservation laboratory consists of a “dry” space for examination and stitched

nasnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-41957364842028476942010-02-08T12:08:00.000-08:002010-02-16T17:35:52.227-08:00

Too bad we didn't hear soon enough about the exhibition, "PLANETA," works by Australian artist India Flint and Anette Blaesberg Ørom (DK) . I'm sure our friends in Copenhagen would have beelined over to Mostinghus to see it (the exhibition just closed yesterday, Feb 7). Thankfully, India has some alluring pictures up on her blog, prophet-of-bloom.blogspot.com. Visit her website for a closer look

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SFS PUGLIA: we are nearing capacity. If you were one of the lucky who were able to RSVP, please secure your spot with a deposit. (No deposit, no seat. First come, first reserved). For now, we have temporarily closed the RSVPs so we can confirm the current official number of registrants (consider this a grace period for early RSVPers to send in their deposits). To those who have not yet RSVP'd but

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Find yourself in Berlin next week? The 60th annual Berlinale 2010, Berlin's international film festival, is one of the largest audience events in the film world and will open next week (11-21 Feb). What does this have to do with textiles? Christina Kim (dosa inc), one of our favorite designers and proponents of "slow fiber," is installing a 300 sq meter patchworked curtain for the special

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-46955995448494209822010-01-25T11:24:00.000-08:002010-01-25T11:31:13.070-08:00

ph// www.fabricworkshopandmuseum.orgYEAR OF THE TIGER CELEBRATION!Our friends at the Fabric Workshop & Museum in Phildelphia are hosting a special Family Open House in collaboration with the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Check it out if you're in the area!FWM@ 2-4p1214 Arch St, Phila PAFree admission!For more info, visit www.fabricworkshopandmuseum.org/education

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Are you an artist or designer of quality, handmade fiber-based pieces? Wouldn't it be great to sell your work at a wonderful shop and proudly display your website with a button like that one above?The Shop at the Textile Center of Minnesota announces its once-a-year call for entry:Original handmade artist works for the Textile Center's Shop are now being accepted. Submissions may include unique

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-55715413992972928472010-01-20T15:47:00.000-08:002010-01-20T16:58:35.249-08:00

This exhibition couldn't be more aligned with the founding ideas of our own Slow Fiber Studios movement. If you're in the area of Knoxville, Tennessee, do check it out.From their website:The Knoxville Museum of Art is delighted to present Wind/Rewind/Weave, a major exhibition of work by visual artist Anne Wilson. For three decades, Wilson has been regarded as an innovative and remarkable voice in

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-73965065402579086392010-01-20T10:46:00.000-08:002010-01-20T15:01:03.093-08:00

A short list of textile exhibitions you ought to see in Northern California:Amish AbstractionsQuilts from the Stephen and Faith Brown Collectionde Young Museum, San Franciscothru June 6Sorry to have missed Textile Arts Council's lecture, "The Art Quilt," by Yvonne Porcella (Jan 16, de Young). Next time, we'll have to stay on top of things a bit better. Did you go? Tell us how it was!

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-85527729928211662132010-01-15T17:00:00.000-08:002010-02-01T14:35:36.415-08:00

What could be better than an Italian summer retreat in beautiful Puglia? How about one that's designed around textiles and hosted at a historical 18th c. building on 20 acres of private land!This June, Yoshiko & Michel Garcia will be co-teaching two natural dye workshops (5-day) using methods that are gentle to humans and the environment. Experiment with sericin removal, arashi, itajime, kaiku

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-34430240591061567392010-01-08T11:09:00.000-08:002010-01-08T11:42:46.867-08:00

If you're in Paris, get thee to Musée D'Orsay! ATOPOS, the Greek cultural organization that focuses on technology and design-fashion-contemporary art, is currently part the ART NOUVEAU REVIVAL at the Musee d'Orsay. The exhibition, which opened in Oct 2009 and continues until 2 April '10, includes from the ATOPOS collection a selection of disposable paper dresses and packaging from the 60's. Prior

nasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145902506206175363.post-88533884269406635842010-01-05T12:43:00.000-08:002010-01-05T13:50:51.301-08:00

photo courtesy of The SartorialistEver wonder what it might be/have been like to work in NYC's Garment District*?Our fellow colleague and WSN member, Gabriel Russo, recalls a time in the 1960s when he was taking the big freight elevators up to the top of one of those big buildings where he worked first as an apprentice fabric cutter and then upwards. Gabriel's SCHMATTA STORIES is a really

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News from the home front: Yoshiko just returned from a near month-long trip to Africa (Kenya, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire) with her husband, Herc, who was providing pro bono dental services as part of the Damazo Project/Clinic in Masai Mara (Kenya). Naturally, the trip was a combo of leisure-adventure and work (always an element of shibori teaching and research involved)!In Côte d’Ivoire, in Abidjan,

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"Metallic Sound"Works by Junichi Arai and Kinor Jiang18 Jan- 17 Feb 2010Bonington Gallery, Nottingham Trent UniversityA collection of innovative textile designs by legendary textile engineer Junichi Arai and Dr Kinor Jiang of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University along with many talented designers from Japan and China. Using their skills as artist/designers, their scientific knowledge and modern

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For our friends in Australia, be sure to plant this exhibition on your 2010 calendar:"SHIBORI UNBOUND" Works by Margaret Barnett Pine Rivers Gallery February 27th - March 27th, 2010 An exploration of the Shapes, the Spaces and the Silences of Semi-Arid Landscapes through shibori textiles.Margaret is an artist from Australia who creates 2- and 3-dimensional contemporary fiber works, both large and

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"Artwear Symposium"hosted by Textile Center June 2-8, 2010 Minneapolis, MNRegistration opens January 6. All registration materials are currently available online.In June 2010, Textile Center will host a week-long symposium focused on Artwear. Held at Textile Center's beautiful facilities, this event will be an intimate and intense study of what it means to be wearable art. Learn about the event

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it's about time.Came across these images of an installation by Indian artist Padmaja Krishnan and i just had to post here. For Lisbon's 5th annual EXPERIMENTA DESIGN event (Sept-Nov 2009), Padmaja used traditional embroidery to comment on effects of time in our contemporary society. Creating "a collection of handcrafted wooden laptops that capture fleeting objects of mass consumption of the 21st

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Wanted to share some news:Yoshiko was recently named a "2010 Distinguished Educator Honoree" by the James Renwick Alliance (www.jra.org), an organization that assists the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and is dedicated to advancing scholarship on contemporary American craft. She is very honored to be recognized by such an esteemable organization. (Full announcement and

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Wonder if any of you in London saw "Chord," an installation created by British artist, Conrad Shawcross, for London's Kingsway Tram Subway (Oct8-Nov8)? Sounded very cool. You can read about it in better detail here at londonist, where it is described as "a series of Heath Robinson-inspired pulleys and ropes stretched along a section of track [which], according to the exhibition blurb, "[is]

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I guess October was a slow month! Here's an upcoming workshop and lecture presentation about indigo given by Barbara Shapiro of San Francisco. "The Magic of Indigo" with Barbara ShapiroNovember 21, 2009SATURDAY @ 10 amDe Young Museum in San Francisco- presented by the Textile Arts Council - Discover the magic and delve into the mystery of indigo with Barbara Shapiro, a textile artist whose work

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The Musuem of Craft & Folk Art, San Francisco (MOCFA)presents a 1-day event "THREADS + WARES"- Sustainable fashions and housewares -Sunday, Sept 20Fort Mason Center, San Francisco Fleet Room, Bldg DMembers only shop: 9a-10aPublic event: 10a-4p*12-2p: demo-talk by author Katye Terry$10 public, Free for MOCFA membersclick image for a list of featured "style-setters"

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Chicago textile friends,Check out Frank Connet's show this month, his third solo exhibition at the Douglas Dawson Gallery. On now til October 10.Frank Connet"Blue Divide: New Work In Indigo"September 11-October 10, 2009Douglas Dawson Gallery400 North MorganChicago, IL 60642312-226-7975See more work at www.frankconnet.com

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"A Greener Indigo" workshopled by Barbara ShapiroNovember 14, 20099:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.San Francisco State UniversityBarbara's recent explorations into a "greener indigo" was inspired by information she learned from natural dye expert, Michel Garcia, during his workshop at the WSN's recent shibori symposium (7th ISS08) in France last year.Capacity: 12 studentsOpen to: Textile Arts Council

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For those college students out there starting their senior year...Thomas J Watson FellowshipA one year grant for independent study and travel outside the United States awarded to graduating college seniors nominated by participating institutions. The stipend for the fellowship year is $25,000 ($35,000 for fellows accompanied by a spouse or dependent child). The mission of the Thomas J.

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Safekeeper Vest Trunk Showat the home of Yoshiko WadaSept 11 Fri & Sat 12noon-5p trunk5-6p YIW talk on Slow Fiber696 Hilldale AveBerkeley CA 94708*directions belowBeautiful one-of-a kind vests designed by Marion Gartler. Unique ethnic textiles with hidden, zippered pockets inside. Great for traveling and everyday purse-free living. *From 5-6p, Yoshiko will talk about upcoming Slow Fiber Studio

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Wanted to bring special attention to a new program we are offering, something really exceptional in terms of personal + cultural + artistic learning experience. Borne of the same values as WSN, we think of it as an extension of the world shibori network though it is a movement in its own right. Read on about Slow Fiber...Slow Fiber Studio Tours are collaborative workshop programs created with

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"TINTES NATURALES MEXICANOS: su aplicación en algodón, henequén y lana" has just been published by Leticia Arroyo and is now available in bookstores ($30 a copy plus S/H).Translated as "Natural Colors of Mexico: applications in cotton, agave and wool," the book is the result of numerous years of investigation and experimentation of natural colors with plant and animal-based fibers. Published

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Barometer Gallery's "Australia Naturally" exhibition got scooped! Pics, a blog post, and a short video clip from the fun folks at sixtoeight.net"We never realised there was so many colours that you could make from tea!!!! ...but apparently that's the lost art of shibori ..."I won't post them here so you better check out the videos and pics on sixtoeight.net - a fun, casual blog about art openings

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The Textile Center of MN announces their JEROME GRANTSApply Now!This program is designed to expand opportunities for emerging fiber artists in Minnesota, supporting the artists as they undertake specific artistic projects. Three $4000 grants will be awarded to support a wide range of project activities - from purchasing equipment, devoting time to studio work, to travel and study with established

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Eiji Miyamoto is a Japanese textile designer (born in Japan, 1948) who works independently and also in collaboration with notable designers, such as Yohji Yamamoto and for several decades Issey Miyake. Inspired by his culture's traditions as well as the possibilities of new technology, Miyamoto's woven fabrics are inspired design, to say the least.Perhaps you might have seen his work in the MoMA

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Just a reminder to those of you in Sydney, Australia.Saturday, 22 Aug @ 2pmOpening Reception for "Australia Naturally" With special host, artist Barbara ScheySee complete details in previous post"Australia Naturally" (19-28 August)Barometer Gallery13 Gurner Street, Paddington, NSW10am – 4pm, Wed – SunNext venue: Hirshfield-Mack Gallery, Geelong, Victoria (27 Sep- 3 Oct)

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