Russell Ellsworth Groff, weaver, teacher, author, publisher, champion of handweaving, and for 57 years the proprietor of Robin and Russ Handweavers, passed away on January 3rd, 2010, at the age of 85. For the last week, as the news of Russell’s passing has spread, the words have sprung from lips and keyboards: “It’s the end of an era.” And it is, in the sense that we have lost another of a wonderful generation of weavers. But Russ Groff and his contemporaries were not interested in endings, but in beginnings.
To read a description of his life's achievements please go to the following web site:
http://www.weavezine.com/news/russell-e-groff-1924-2010
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum turns 25!!
www.textilemuseum.mississippimills.comBayeux Tapestry visits the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum is celebrating its twenty – fifth anniversay this year! To start off the celebrations we are revisiting the most popular exhibit that the museum has hosted during the past twenty – five years. The Bayeux Tapestry by Raymond Dugan is back!
A replica of the Bayeux Tapestry by artist Raymond Dugan will be visiting the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum at 3 Rosamond St. E, Almonte. from January 12 – April 25, 2010. The piece was created over eight years by artist Raymond Dugan and is done in the original eight colours. This world class replica of the famous 70 meter tapestries embroidered in the 11th century celebrates the conquest of England by William, Duke of Normandy. See the legendary animals, ships, Vikings, Norman and Saxon’s calvalrias illustrated in exploits of William and Harold without the expensive trip to France.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm. Admission: $5.00. For more information: 613-256-3754 ex. 15, or mvtm@magma.ca
Christmas Art Fest at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum December 4, 5 & 6, 2009
Join us at the Xmas Art Fest,3 Rosamond Street, Almonte,On.Sponsored by the Crown and Pumpkin Studio Tour Artists December 4, 2009, 5 to 9 pm • December 5 and 6, 10 am to 5 pm.
A festival of local art and fine crafts showcasing Pottery Jewellery Hats Hand-woven Textiles,Soaps, Teddy Bears, Paintings, Santa Dolls,Mosaics, Hand-blown and Fused Glass, Photography ......
Catering by the Friends of the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
$5 entry fee, donation to the MVTM
For information: b.mullally@sympatico.ca 613-256-3647
www.crownandpumpkin.com
Reminder of Upcoming Xmas Shows
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum Christmas Show - Friday Dec. 4th, 5pm to 9pm; Saturday & Sunday Dec. 5th & 6th, 10am to 5 pm
Xmas in the Valley
The 21st Annual Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show
A juried selection of over 25 artisans, crafters and bakers will have their wares for you to view at the Almonte Community Centre- upper hall,182 Bridge Street, Almonte Ont.
Friday, November 6th, from 2-9pm, Saturday, 7th from 9-4pm.
The Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show presents venders to give you a wide variety of hand crafted items.The wares vary from: Realistic wildlife carvings, sun catching stained-glass and fused, rustic pottery, scented soaps, tasty seasonings, sauces, honey and maple products, silky scarves, sparkly jewelery, delicious cakes and sweet confections, framed miniature quilts, twinkling glass boxes, delicate weaving, floral arrangements.
The Friends of the Mississippi Mills Textile Museum will be serving snacks, soup,sandwiches and drinks as a fund raiser. If the weather permits the charming alpacas from Victory Farms will be present on Saturday. Free admission to the show.
Please note that the show will be wheel chair accessible and a door prize for a lucky winner.
Carp Farmers Market Xmas Display
Click on the POST heading to view the Link to the Carp Farmers Market and Calender
The December Xmas Market will run from Dec 4-5, 2009. Friday 3 to 8 pm and Saturday 8 am to 2 pm. Enjoy some refreshments, and enter the free draw for Market gift baskets donated by the vendors. A complete list of attending vendors will be posted here soon.
The December Xmas Market will run from Dec 4-5, 2009. Friday 3 to 8 pm and Saturday 8 am to 2 pm. Enjoy some refreshments, and enter the free draw for Market gift baskets donated by the vendors. A complete list of attending vendors will be posted here soon.
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