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What's happening this week and beyond. | some things looming |
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Happy Easter and Happy Spring!
Preparations begin for our next exhibit, Size Matters. It's a fabulous and fun show where all the work had to fit within a 12" constraint.
Our final Saturday Samplers resume April 30th with Shibori, Tatting on May 7th and Printing and Painting with Dye on May 14th and ending the season with Kumihimo on May 21st.
Class size is limited so make sure you sign up so we don't have to disappoint anyone.
In the final sampler of the season Melanie will be giving you a taste of a Japanese braiding technique called, Kumihimo. She assures me its easier to do than it is to say.
Take it easy on the peeps and the chocolate!
Be Blessed!
Melanie and Rebekah |
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Featuring 27 artists from 11 states nationally and one international entry, Size Matters highlights the impressive variety and creativity of these artists.
Exhibit dates:
May 7th, - June 25th, 2011
Opening reception:
Saturday, May 7th
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Special music by Seventh Corvus.
Artists:
Linda Bachman, Nancy Bardach, Janna Carrozza, Fran Caselli, Michael Dennis. Dianne Vottero Dockery, Patricia Doran, Sandi Goldman, Stacy Hortner, Sarah Jefferis, Carrie J Keplinger, Viki Kessler, Donna Kjonaas , Linda Laird, Nancy Lloyd, Michelle Lord, Pamela Macgregor, Kachina Martin, Maryanne McDevitt, Elaine Millar, Chris Motley, Della Reams, Mary Schwarzenberger, Kathy Selbst, Elena Stokes, Mary Stoudt, Leslie Sudock
Weather permitting, join us in celebration of the grand opening of our new courtyard.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Bring Mom, we''ll give her a special gift. (Psst...it's Mother's Day weekend)
Here's a sneak peak of some of the work: Some Photos for Size Matters
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Two Sessions of Shibori
April 30, 2011
Back by popular demand.... Kachina Martin presents two sessions on shibori.
Shibori is an ancient Japanese dying process that uses twisting, stitching, pulling, and binding of fabric to create texture and pattern with color.
Session 1: You create the pattern with binding and stitching, and the artist will dye and launder your work. You will return to carefully open your samples and ideas will be discussed for how to use these beautiful, uniquely patterned fabrics.
Session 2: We will be working with a variety of more advanced techniques to create intricately patterned fabric samples through stitching, pulling, and binding. You will also have the opportunity to create a wearable work of art - a silk scarf! The instructor will dye and launder your stitched pieces, and you will return a second time to carefully unbind and show off your work.
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May 7th, 2010
Back by popular demand
Introduction to Tatting
with Elizabeth Zipay
Link to more about Elizabeth
Basic tatting techniques including the knot, rings, and chains. Students who learn the technique should be able to complete a four ring butterfly.
A shuttle and enough thread for practice and to complete the butterfly will be provided. If desired, students can purchase a kit (at additional charge) that will enable them to make a pair of butterfly earrings.
Link: Intro to Tatting |
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About Us
Our vision is to create a thriving, viable, community for fiber arts and artist in Berks County and beyond.
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Contact Us
some things looming
526 Washington Street
Reading, Pennsylvania 19601
610-373-7337
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Hours:
Tues and Wed: 11 - 2 pm
Saturday: 10 - 3 pm
And by appointment
Closed Monday
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