Make sure you take note of the Fibre Fling's website address. It is soon to start this week!
Out of the Box is excited to present the 10th edition of our popular
annual Fibre Fling Art Show and Sale – virtually this year. Although we
cannot meet physically, we have continued to create beautiful works of
art! We hope you enjoy browsing through this stunning collection of
original pieces by talented local textile and mixed-media artists
Sept 8-12, 2021 is Fibrefest....Admission is $7.00 for the day , best deal in town at the MVTM.
Don't forget the traditional "Soup for Thought" fundraiers, Sept 19, 2021- 11:30 am - 2 pm.
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And you won't want to turn down the opportunity to visit MTVM in Almonte to see their exhibitions on display if you haven't already been their guests.
Do visit the link below to familiarize yourself with the permanent exhibits and the temporary exhibit coming in the fall..
https://mvtm.ca/mvt2/exhibits/
The Cloth that Changed the World
While we recognize that physically traveling to and attending this exhibit is not something we can do of late... Why not take the audio tour posted on the link provided above?
This exhibit follows the road that India has paved into history through their painted and printed cottons. Carving the fashion industry as we know it today, as well as having a profound effect on trade and commerce.
View the video on the making of chinz- a fascinating catalog of the task at hand, Who knew buffalo milk, seeds and rusty old iron bits, molasses combined would provide such a colour palate?
What does a Dye maker, a block maker and a study room have in common? Zip down to the bottom the page on the link above. Learn how two experts marvel over the Museums artifacts and their evaluation of different processes in the making of this cloth and their beautiful painted designs.
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The Royal Ontario Museum has many online collections for your viewing, You may find something of interests in the links provided. While exhibits are closed at present there are descriptions and audio and often video available through the links
https://www.rom.on.ca/en/exhibitions-galleries/exhibitions/current-exhibitions
https://collections.rom.on.ca/
https://www.rom.on.ca/en/whats-on
The above are only a select few of what is presented on line. Take your time to explore.
The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum has permanent displays worth your attention !
Please follow on the link above.
Fabric of a Small Town is an important permanent exhibit of the museum. On display is a collection of textile machinery and equipment used by mill workers.
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http://mvtm.ca/exhibitions/fabric-of-a-small-town-2/
Faces and Fabric of a Small Town during a pandemic.
MVTM and Ryan Gordon Photography have paired up to " Faces & Fabric of a Small Town During a Pandemic. Would you like to be captured in this historical time? Please follow the link above to read all above it and don't hesitate to contact the Museum Curator if you are interested in participating in such an adventure
At a time when Covid restriction are being regarded key members of the Fibre Guild made this video for your viewing. The WCFG banner displays many different mediums and techniques used in the Fibre Art’s with members donating their skills. Please enjoy.
