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Shop & Gallery
M-Th ⋄ 10 - 7
Fri-Sa ⋄ 10 - 5
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Library
M, W, Th, F ⋄ 9 - 1
Tu ⋄ 9 - 7
M, Th ⋄ 5 - 7
Sat ⋄ 12 - 4
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Closed Sundays
April 14: Office + Library Closed
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Textile Center and Minnesota Productions and Partnerships (tptMN) have partnered to produce this short-form video on the exhibition Leslie Pontz: Shaping Space. Pontz's unique crocheted sculptures stretch the boundaries of what are traditionally considered textiles. This piece articulates Textile Center's vision that contemporary fiber art is innovative, dynamic, and not bound by convention.
A shorter video will be broadcast statewide on
tpt's Minnesota Channel.
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House Warming
Tuesdays, April 29 & May 6, 6 − 9 pm
Intimidated by sewing handwovens, thick upholstery, and other funky fabrics? Fear no more. This basic project will teach you the skills you need to know to tackle your own projects. While constructing a basic pillow, learn the fundamental techniques for working with beyond-the-ordinary fabrics. Bring your sewing machine! Partner class with the Weavers Guild of Minnesota. >>More info |
An Evening with Author & Illustrator
Michael Hall
Thursday May 15, 6 pm
Exhibit runs through May 31
Michael Hall is the creator of the nationally best-selling picture book My Heart Is Like a Zoo, the acclaimed Perfect Square, and Cat Tale. Michael studied biochemistry and psychology at the University of Michigan, working in biomedical research for several years before becoming a graphic designer. Co-owner and principal designer at Hall Kelley, Inc., Michael lives in Minnesota with his wife, two daughters, and a pig named Petunia.
Textile Center's studio will feature Michael's giclee prints, paper collages and sketches from published and unpublished work on exhibit from May 15 - 31. Michael will be talking about his latest book, It's an Orange Aardvark!, and books will be for sale during the event.
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NEW for Spring:
Felted chicks and other creatures
Celebrate the season with these wool felted chicks by artist Elsa Jo Ellison. $19, $17.10 for Textile Center Members.
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Textile Center exists through the support of our members! The following ads are placed by members of Textile Center, and we encourage your patronage of their organizations and businesses.
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The Minneapolis/St Paul Chapter of the American Sewing Guild presents:
Christopher Straub from Project Runway
Saturday April 26, 1 pm
New Brighton Community Center
400 10th St. NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
Christopher Straub won the nation's heart as the fan favorite fashion designer from season 6 of the reality TV program. ASG is delighted to host Christopher for an afternoon discussion of his creative process and how he took that and translated it to get on Project Runway.
Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students with ID.
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Minnesota Quilters, Inc. May Meetings
St. Lawrence Catholic Church Newman Center
1203 Fifth Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414-2030
Parking & entry at back of the church, off 6th Street
Thursday May 1, 7 pm
"Here Comes the Judge" - a presentation by a certified quilt judge about what judges look for when judging quilting competitions, and what it takes to make an award winning quilt.
Saturday May 3, 10 am
"How to Prepare Your Quilt for a Longarm Quilter" - a presentation by Cathy Kleinschmidt from At the Heart of Quilting. There's more! 45 minutes before the Saturday meeting and at least an hour after the meeting, shop at our MQ Garage Sale! There is still time to "buy" a table to sell your quilting items. Half a table for $15 or a whole table for $25. Contact Education Coordinators at [email protected].
More info: (612) 436-0449, www.mnquilt.org
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 Fresh air and sunshine, anyone? Are you interested in helping out in the new, expanded dye garden this year? If so, please contact Cedar Phillips at [email protected] to add yourself to the dye garden contact list. More details to come! |
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