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. 

Fibre Guild December Workshop.

The West Carleton Fibre guild enjoyed a workshop on Dec 11^th .

The topic being the making of necklaces from T shirts and embellishments with beads.

T shirts were folded and cut into strips.

 Some chose to braid their strops to add a little dimension to their necklace.

Once the strips were prepared they were aligned to form a large loop the size depending on how long you wanted your necklace. Of course a little bling could be added to the necklace as it took shape.

 

Each participant has their own unique necklace made from one of their upcycled T shirt.

Tickets are now available at the Museum, Mill Street Books & online for the New Year Rag Bag Cabaret! An evening of fun and laughter is absolutely guaranteed to get 2019 off to a flying and fabulous start. This fundraiser for the Museum will feature prizes, a silent auction, music, comedy, and magic. Come out and support your Museum while having a ball!!

Doors open at 6:30pm, Show begins at 8pm
Advance tickets are $35+HST
At the door: $50+HST so plan ahead
Buy tickets online through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rag-bag-cabaret-new-years-at-the-textile-museeum-tickets-53183797169

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