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In the Galleries
Kristin Hoelscher-Schacker
 
 
A Common Thread 
2014 Members Exhibition
Through February 26

 

List of participating artists

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pictured: Transformation
Kristin Hoelscher-Schacker 
In the Shop
Valentine

 

Remember your Valentine!

Warm the heart - and hands!- of your Valentine with a pair of upcycled cashmere fingerless gloves from Minneapolis artist Julie Steller. $40 (Textile Center Members, $36.00)

 

Heart-shaped lavender sachets from Nancy Bryant of Corvallis, Oregon $24 (Members, $21.60)


Featured in header: 

Hand-marbled silk scarf from Shorewood, MN artist Mary Holland. $38.00 (Members, $34.20)

Upcoming Class Spotlight
Sewing
Mawata
A Classic
Friday, February 28
Let us introduce you to your sewing machine!


New on the Menu
Wednesday, March 26
Mawata silk fibers can be knit or crocheted directly from stretched cocoons, creating a luxurious yarn and fabric.

Member News
Madeleine Island
spinning
Free Lecture: Handspinning Through History - TONIGHT!
February 13, 7 pm
@Weavers Guild of MN
Abby Franquemont, author of "Respect the Spindle", will present "Handspinning Through History." This event is for audiences who may not spin yet, but are interested in the hows, why, whens, and wheres. Includes spinning demonstrations and a book and DVD signing. More info www.weaversguildmn.org

Pop-Up SAORI Weaving Studio with Chiaki and Dan O'Brien
Friday, February 14 - Tuesday, February 18
St. Jane House retreat house
Minneapolis, MN

Contexture: Textiles by Carolyn Halliday and Kimber Olson 
Through March 7
Anderson Center
163 Tower View Drive
PO Box 406, Red Wing, MN 
A joint exhibition that explores the themes of nature and body that emerges when traditional textile practices are combined with nontraditional materials and found objects. Free and open to the public. Closing reception at 7 pm on March 7 will include Harpist Sarah Swan McDonald playing throughout the evening. More info:  http://andersoncenter.org/exhibitionContexture.html 

How To Be a Feminist Artist: Investigations from the Women's Art Institute
Through March 23
St. Catherine University
Catherine G. Murphy Gallery

Exhibition and events free and open to the public. Artists: Hend al-Mansour, Rachel Breen, Kat Corrigan, Nicole Drilling, Camille Gage, Anna Garski, Carolyn Halliday, Sarah Kass, Laurie Phillips, Paige Tighe, Karen Wilcox. More info:  http://news.stkate.edu/articles/feminist_artist2014.html 

 

The Black Hearts Ball 
Friday February 14, 8 pm
The Minneapolis Club
729 2nd Street South
Fashion and art show!
Online general admission tickets $15 / Door tickets will be $20 / limited VIP tickets are $30
More info: http://blackheartsball.com/ 

ALIGN: The 46th Annual University of Minnesota Apparel Design Fashion Show

Saturday, February 15th, 5:30pm & 8 pm (doors open 30 minutes prior to show) 
Rapson Hall Courtyard, 89 Church St. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
ALIGN highlights the work of twenty young designers. The senior fashion show, now in its 46th year, is an important tradition for Apparel Design seniors in the College of Design. The event will showcase work from the graduating seniors, as well as feature selections of work from the sophomore and junior apparel design classes.
To purchase tickets: https://events.umn.edu/032002
  • $25 General
  • $12 Balcony Standing 
  • $10 Students 
  • $55 VIP
Art at St. Kate's
Textile Center Members:
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Coming Soon....
Leslie Pontz exhibition
Summer Camp 2014
Garage Sale

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