The Kintting Pilgrim

Featuring  the Stitched Glass Tapestries.
Click the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkcVLT3pZRI#action=share

A one-man play and talkback about the real-life artistic and spiritual journey of Kirk Dunn, who took 15 years to knit a triptych of large tapestries, designed in the style of stained glass windows, exploring the commonalities and conflicts of the Abrahamic faiths.

There is no other project like it in the world.

Mark your Calendars:
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Thursday, May 23, 2019 @ 7 pm
1817 Richardson Side Road, Carp, Ontario Tickets: $20

For more information: www.ergoartstheatre.com/knittingpilgrim
theknittingpilgrim@gmail.com

Kirk is a knitter, actor, and writer. He is also a ‘PK’ – a preacher’s kid: the product of three generations of Presbyterian ministers.
Stage credits include Billy Bishop Goes to War (Ergo Arts Theatre, Carousel); Merlin, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (YPT); Dads! The Musical (Charlottetown, Stirling, Drayton); Romeo and Juliet (Ford Centre); More Munsch (The Grand); The War Show, A Flea in Her Ear, Don’t Dress for Dinner, and The Affections of May (Drayton).
Kirk has been knitting since 1988. In 1998, he apprenticed with Kaffe Fassett in England. In 2003, Kirk received a Chalmers Fellowship for Stitched Glass, an installation that took 15 years to knit. With The Knitting Pilgrim, he is now exploring the intersectionality of writing, performing and knitting – his most exciting adventure yet. www.kirkdunn.com

April 5 & 6

Fibre Fling 2019

Textile Art Show and Sale

Kitchissippi United Church

630 Island Park Drive

Ottawa, Ontario

Hours: 

Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m

Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: $5

(The show’s admission will be donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation)

Light refreshments are available throughout the show

Out-of-the-Box Fibre Artists invite you to a show and sale of the fibre and mixed media art.  Our membership includes a wide range of fibre artists, many of whom belong to area guilds as well.  At last year’s show, around 45 artists exhibited – art quilts, mixed media framed works, felting, wearables, embroidery, dolls, beadwork, jewelry, rug hooking and more.  The depth, quality and originality of the work are inspiring.

As well, an extensive Sales area gives visitors and opportunity to purchase a variety of unique items including small framed artwork, wearables such as scarves, hats and bags, jewelry, cards, handmade books and an array of felting, stitchery, knitting and crochet.

“Soup for Thought” at the Textile Museum

Everyone’s tastiest fundraising event is back and better than ever, so save the date: Saturday, March 30, 12 – 2 pm.
 
Once again, the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum will host its sell-out favourite “Soup for Thought” fundraiser. You’ll be able to buy a fabulous bowl, hand made by the artists at the Almonte’s Potters Guild, fill it with delicious soups from restaurants in Almonte and Carleton Place, add a roll, coffee and dessert and enjoy a meal with friends or family.
 
Featured again this year is the “taster’s choice” where you can try smaller servings of three delicious soups. Doors will open at 11:45 am, and there’s no need to worry about getting the “best bowls” as we make sure of a terrific selection throughout the event.
 
TICKETS: There is only ONE sitting from noon to 2 pm. Seating is limited, and tickets can only be purchased in advance, so don’t wait! Tickets are available at the Museum (visa payment accepted by phone) and at Baker Bob’s (cash only). Adults are $25 and children 3-12, $10 (no pottery bowl); children under 3 are free. No tickets will be sold at the door.
 
The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum is located in Almonte at 3 Rosamond St. E.
For more information call 613 256-3754.

DO you know what is happening in Your community ?

Check out the exhibits locally

https://www.out-of-the-box.org/events_calendar/eventcalendar.html

Mark your calendars there are a lot of interesting workshops for your taste.
From wet felting to Fibre Fling, hand embroidery to doll making, this may peak your interest.

Stitched: A homecoming!

Sat Jan 19th - Sat Mar 23rd

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, 3 Rosamond Street East, Almonte, Ontario 

 

Heather is delighted to have been invited to participate in the show “Stitched: A Homecoming” at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, January 19 to March 23, 2019. Some twenty of her Cityscapes will be on display, along with the work of British textile artist Anne Kelly.
A reception is planned for Saturday, January 19, from 2 - 4 pm, and both Heather and Anne, originally from Ontario, expect to be on hand.
The museum, a national historic site, is located just west of Ottawa, in the charming town of Almonte. Its second floor features a permanent exhibition celebrating the history of the textile industry in Eastern Ontario. Winter hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10 am - 4 pm, Saturday noon - 4 pm, closed Sunday and Monday.
More information is available at the MVTM website, mvtm.ca
You can learn more about Heather, a SAQA Juried Artist Member, from her website, www.heatherdubreuil.com and her blog, www.heatherdubreuil.blogspot.com
Find out more about Anne Kelly’s work, including her three books for Batsford Press, on her website, www.annekellytextiles.com/

Jury 8th Biennial Contemporary Textile Art WTA Madrid 2019

http://madrid2019.wta-online.org/international-call/

 https://madrid2019.wta-online.org/about-the-biennial/


The call is out,  for enteries to  International Textile Art show in Madrid .
Read all about it in the link provided above.

For the year 2019 the organization will celebrate the jump to Europe, Spain (Madrid) to host the 8th International Biennial of contemporary textile art WTA, It will take place from September 17 to November 3, 2019.

And don't forget your Veggies!!

The West Carleton Fiber Guild  held a challenge on the topic of Fruits and Vegetables. Finished products were on display for all the member to see at the January meeting. All participants were given the opportunity to discuss their inspiration in the making of their special show pieces. Below is a picture of the items presented.