UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS JANUARY 7 – FEBRUARY 27, 2016 A COMMON THREAD 2016 MARCH 11 – APRIL 30, 2016 INSIDE OUT OUTSIDE IN: DOMESTIC COMMITMENTS SANDRA MENEFEE TAYLOR SAVE THE DATE March 23, 2016 MEMBER TOUR: Vesterheim National Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center April 9, 2016 THE WORLD’S LARGEST TEXTILE GARAGE SALE OUR MISSION Textile Center's mission is to honor textile traditions, promote excellence and innovation, and inspire widespread participation in fiber art. textilecentermn.org January – April 2016 NEWS & CLASSES Phillippa K. Lack, Ice Cube Deconstructed, in A Common Thread Photo: Marcia Ward, The Image Maker, Denver, CO.
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UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
JANUARY 7 – FEBRUARY 27, 2016
A COMMON THREAD 2016
MARCH 11 – APRIL 30, 2016
INSIDE OUT OUTSIDE IN: DOMESTIC COMMITMENTSSANDRA MENEFEE TAYLOR
SAVE THE DATE
March 23, 2016
MEMBER TOUR: Vesterheim National Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center
April 9, 2016
THE WORLD’S LARGEST TEXTILE GARAGE SALE
OUR MISSION
Textile Center's mission is to honor textile traditions, promote excellence and innovation, and inspire widespread participation in fiber art.
textilecentermn.org
January – April 2016
NEWS & CLASSES
Phillippa K. Lack, Ice Cube Deconstructed, in A Common Thread Photo: Marcia Ward, The Image Maker, Denver, CO.
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“If there was any question as to the talent of Textile Centers’ members, A Common Thread leaves no doubt.” —MA Rosko, Fox 9 News
A COMMON THREAD 2016 Annual Members Exhibition
Textile Center Galleries
January 7 – February 27, 2016
Opening reception:Thursday, January 7 • 6 – 8 pmFree and open to the public
A Common Thread showcases the breadth and talent of Textile Center members. This year, a record 137 artworks will adorn the walls of Textile Center's galleries in an exhibition that is as diverse in technique as it is prolific in scope.
INSIDE OUT OUTSIDE IN: DOMESTIC COMMITMENTS An exhibition by Sandra Menefee Taylor
Joan Mondale Gallery
March 10 – April 30, 2016
Opening reception:Thursday, March 10 • 6 – 8 pmFree and open to the public
Insisting that “materials” have a voice of their own, Sandra Menefee Taylor uses common matter like salt, flour, and soil that refer to the body, food, and domesticity to reconsider / re-present timeless images drawn from lace patterns and ancient tapestries. Textiles are integral to memories of comfort; the feel, smell, and colors evoke memories associated with loved ones. She considers human history to be most accurately recorded in the intimate fabrics and materials which we as humans choose to hold in our hands or wear against our bodies.
Sandra Menefee Taylor is a Minnesota-based nationally recognized mixed media visual artist. Her work is in collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art; El Archivo, Mexico City; Walker Art Center; Minneapolis Institute of Art; Franklin Furnace, NYC; Artists Book Works, Chicago; Minnesota Historical Society; The Minnesota Center for Book Arts; Carleton College; and Weisman Art Museum.
Textile Center exhibitions are supported in part with funds from the Joan Mondale Endowment.
Images: A Common Thread details from left: Robbin Firth, Fused Silk; Lauren Oland, A Woman Made This; Susan Leschke, Circles in Squares. Sandra Menefee Taylor images from top: Flour and Gravity, photo: Claire Simonson; Light and Shadow, Dirt and Gravity, Light and Shadow, photos: artist.
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MissionTextile Center's mission is to honor textile traditions, promote excellence and innovation, and inspire widespread participation in fiber art.
Classes Table of ContentsYouth Education 4
Trainings 4
Dyeing & Surface Design 5
Creativity & Design 7
Felting 8
NEW Artist Enrichment Series 9
Knitting & Crochet 11
Needlework & Beading 11
Quilting 12
Sewing 12
Artist Development 13
NEW Group Experiences 13
Registration Information 14
The World's Largest Textile Garage Sale Returns April 9, 2016!
When I first came on staff at Textile Center in 2012, I was given the responsibility of helping to run the Garage Sale. I must admit, I was a bit daunted by the prospect; all everyone kept saying was that the only way to comprehend it was to actually experience it. With three under my belt now, I can honestly report that this epic, exhilarating—even a bit overwhelming—event is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced.
The genesis of the Garage Sale underscores our founders' brilliance. When the building at 3000 University Ave we now know as Textile Center had been purchased but not yet renovated, an idea was hatched to utilize the cavernous (and very dirty) space to fundraise for the capital campaign. The Garage Sale was born. The first staffer, Elinor Auge, told me the Liaison Committee worked out the details of what was originally called the "Biggest Textile Garage Sale Ever," and even in its first year, a long line of shoppers snaked throughout the building. With each successive year the Garage Sale grew until it was bursting at the seams. So, in 2011 it was moved to the U of M's ReUse Center, where there's an actual warehouse-worth of space to pile high with yarn, fabric, notions, tools, machines, equipment, kits, patterns, magazines, books, and more.
Now, 2,000 people participate in an event powered by more than 200 volunteers. The Garage Sale is the very definition of recycling, with hundreds of donations of unfinished materials to be resold or donated, instead of ending up in a landfill. The event offers a low cost way for students, artists, and makers to buy materials, and for guilds and groups to purchase what they need for their year-round charity work. All proceeds fund Textile Center, keeping this national center for fiber art vital.
Come this year to donate, volunteer, and shop. It’s so much fun, and you really must experience it to believe it! —Jenny Jones, Textile Center staff and Garage Saler
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Bugged Out for Spring BreakMarch 28-April 1, 9 am- 4 pm
Bugs aren’t just creepy and crawly! Take a closer look at how insects help create beautiful textiles that you might even be wearing right now. Sew a cactus pincushion and wet felt cochineal bug pins to live there. Hand dye a scarf created by a silkworm with real cochineal dye. We’ll even take a trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts to see their textile collection! You’ll come to truly appreciate how these little critters play a huge part in our everyday lives.Instructor: Scarlett Larson$280/$245 Textile Center Members
Summer Camp SamplersMonday, February 15, 1-3 pm Friday, March 25, 1-3 pmMonday, April 4, 1-3 pm
Treat yourself to a taste of the fiber fun to come. We will sample a few techniques that will be part of our Summer Camp 2016 program. Free to kids ages 6-17.
Summer Camp 2016Registration opens February 1
Camps run June 27-August 26, 2016
Find full class descriptions on our website.
TRAININGS
Dye Lab TrainingWednesday, January 13, 12-1 pmWednesday, February 10, 6-7 pmTuesday, March 15, 12-1 pmMonday, April 11, 5:30-6:30 pm
Learn the ABCs of renting the Textile Center Ellen Erede Wells Dye Lab for yourself or a group. This training session, required to rent the Dye Lab, will show you what resources are available, what materials are included, and the requisite safety equipment. Preregistration required. Space is limited. Free.
Thermofax Printer TrainingFriday, February 26, 3-5 pm
An introduction to the art and process of Thermofax Screenprinting. Learn how to make the frame, run an image on the Thermofax to create a screen, and attach the screen to the frame. Then screenprint an image onto paper and learn to care for the screen. Instructor: Nancy Mambi $18/$16 Textile Center Members
Steam Cabinet and Dye Vat TrainingThursday, March 24, 6-7:30 pm
Learn the basics of using the steam cabinet and dye vat in the Dye Lab. This free training session will show you what professional-grade equipment is available in the lab, how to operate that equipment and the requisite safety measures. Preregistration required. Space is limited. Free.Instructor: Candy Kuehn
Once you have learned how to use Textile Center's unique facilities, inquire about renting our spaces for a gathering of friends, an art group experience, or staff development. Email Sharon at [email protected].
YOUTH EDUCATION ADULT EDUCATION
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Shibori with a TwistThursday, February 4, 6-9 pm
An introduction to shibori, the Japanese tradition of resist dyeing fabric. Learn a variety of twisting, braiding, and wrapping techniques to create complex patterns. By adding layers of dye, the fabric folds will make four different designs on fat quarters with variations in colors and patterns. Materials fee $25, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Sandra Brick$46/$40 Textile Center Members
Disperse DyesSaturday, February 6, 10 am-5 pm
Learn the best practices to dye synthetic fabrics, such as polyester, acrylic, nylon, and acetate. Get creative and paint with disperse dyes, letting color and imagination be your guide. Explore the dye vat and custom steam cabinet to fix the dyes. Materials fee $25, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Candy Kuehn $89/$78 Textile Center Members
Intro to ScreenprintingSaturday, February 13, 10 am-4 pm
Create your own screenprinting stencil! Learn what is important when designing and printing motifs on fabric, then use your own design to print on a tea towel. We will cover basic repeat patterning, design and printing techniques for best results, and the set up and clean up of a project. Materials fee $26, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Sarah Nassif $132/$115 Textile Center Members
Full Moon in IndigoSaturday, February 20, 9 am-4 pm
Discover how to start and maintain a natural indigo vat, and create a set of 4 full moon napkins and bandana. Learn the basics of dying with indigo and itajime shibori techniques of folding, clamping, and binding fabric to create beautiful geometric design patterns. Materials fee $28, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Annabella Sardelis $87/$76 Textile Center Members
DYEING & SURFACE DESIGN
Shibori Meets OrigamiWednesdays, January 13 & 20, 6-9 pm
Starting with square pieces of fabric, experiment with different ways to fold fabric origami-style, then dye to produce beautiful detailed patterns. Perfect for incorporating into a quilt or other sewing projects. Materials fee $25, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Kristin Lawson $46/$40 Textile Center Members
Dye DabblerFriday, January 15, 1-4 pm OR Tuesday, February 16, 10 am-1 pm
What better place to learn the basics of dyeing than the Dye Lab? Whether you've got animal or plant fibers, we'll discuss dyes to use, introduce safe practices for mixing, and get started on your journey dyeing fibers. Supply list provided.Instructor: Susan Antell$55/$48 Textile Center Members
Make your textiles as unique as a snowflake by learning a special snow dyeing technique. Combine snow with non-toxic fiber reactive Procion dyes. After it melts overnight, you’ll discover your tote bag colorfully transformed! Materials fee $28, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Annabella Sardelis$80/$70 Textile Center Members
Color Wheel in CottonTuesday, February 2, 10 am-1 pm
Dye three sets of complete color wheels and their afterimage hues, creating a 36 color spectrum of fat quarters and fat eighths of cotton. Use just two sets of primary colored dyes, one warm and one cool, and learn how to replicate the precise color you want. A great introduction to these versatile dyes. Supply list provided.Instructor: Susan Antell $46/$40 Textile Center Members
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Intermediate Screenprinting & Repeat Pattern DesignMondays, February 29, March 7, & 14,6-8 pm
Learn the history and steps to screenprinting repeat patterns on fabric. Using your own design and the Thermofax printer, create screens and print on cotton fabric. Learn how to mark fabric for printing allover patterns, get the best design and print results, and print on different fabrics. Prerequisite: Intro to Screenprinting or teacher approval. Materials fee $26, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Sarah Nassif $132/$115 Textile Center Members
Introduction to BatikSaturday, March 12, 10 am-12 pm
Can’t resist the beauty of batik? Learn this art form as you use wax and cold water dyes and a simplified stretching technique. Apply wax to cotton fabric to create a pattern to resist the dye. Brush on vivid colors that will dye the exposed fabric. Come away with a beautiful expression of batik on fabric. Materials fee $12, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Shakun Maheshwari $36/$32 Textile Center Members
Planting a Garden to Dye ForSaturday, March 19, 1-4 pm
Dye plants are as varied as the colors they produce. For some, the roots dye lovely reds, others' leaves dye vivid blues. Learn how to start a dye garden “from scratch” and where plants could fit into your existing garden. Then we'll examine what and when to harvest. Finally, plant your own natural dye plant to get your garden growing.Instructor: Leslie Hall $44/$38 Textile Center Members
Experimenting with Eco PrintingThursday, March 24, 10 am-2 pm
Whether it’s for the love of nature or that you love plant motifs on textiles, learn how to use plants to eco print on fabric. Discover what plants, fabrics, and mordants work well for eco printing. Experiment with eucalyptus leaves on silk scarfs, then unfold your own naturally beautiful eco print. Materials fee $35, payable to the instructor.Instructor: Robbin Firth $59/$52 Textile Center Members
Dyeing Yardage For GarmentsFriday, April 15, 10 am-2 pm
You can hear it in the corner of your stash, that quality (but less than gorgeous) fabric yardage calling to be used in your next garment. Don’t ignore it; make it fabric you can't take your eyes off of. Learn new fabric manipulating and color mixing techniques for cellulose fabrics and how to make the best color choices. Using Procion dyes, give new life to your fabric that will be great for wearables and more. Supply list provided.Instructor: Susan Antell $143/$125 Textile Center Members
Natural Dyes WorkshopSaturday, April 23, 10 am-4 pm
Botanical dyes pair up with natural materials to introduce you to the world of natural dyeing. Take in a short history, then a description of the dye process using various botanicals, shells, insects, mushrooms, and lichens. Through samples, see the variation in color achieved with natural dyes. Dye fibers of your choice with different dyes including indigo, cochineal, madder, black oak, and cutch. Materials fee $30, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Leslie Hall & Norrie McIlraith $132/$115 Textile Center Members
Indigo and ItajimeSaturday, April 30, 9 am-4 pm
Indigo is a fascinating dye material that transforms fibers right before your eyes. Learn how to start and maintain an indigo dye vat. Then, try different ways of folding, clamping, and binding your fabric to create beautiful patterns on a linen table runner. The final outcome will be a striking geometric design, fit for display in your home. Materials fee $28, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Annabella Sardelis $87/$76 Textile Center Members
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Surface Design SeriesAdd or remove pattern and color, stamp, and stitch. This series will cover surface design techniques to incorporate into your fiber art. Start with a blank slate each class, or use the same fabric to achieve depth in design, color, and pattern. For beginners and beyond. Supply list provided for each class.
Instructor: Sandra BrickEach class: $46/$40 MembersTwo or more in series: $40/$35 each
Shibori with a ClampWednesday, March 9, 6-9 pm
Encounter a variety of itajime techniques to create complex patterns before you dye. Add layers of colors, and the fabric folds and clamped shapes will resist the dye to create a bold design. Materials fee $25, payable to the instructor.
Discharge MethodsWednesday, March 23, 6-9 pm
What happens when you remove color from fabric? Find out by experimenting with common household products on cotton. Manipulate fabrics and create unique patterns through the discharge process. After color is removed, see what happens when you add a new color on top. Materials fee $20, payable to the instructor.
Stamping Wednesday, April 6, 6-9 pm
Painting on fabric is fun and there are so many ways to apply it. We'll use a variety of objects, repeat to create a pattern, layer to add interest. Stamping can be done on many types of fabrics, making it such a versatile technique! Materials fee $15, payable to the instructor.
Embellishments Wednesday, April 20, 6-9 pm
Explore the question “What if I add…?” Whether working with commercial fabric, hand-dyed, or hand-printed, there may be something extra to add to your fiber art. Explore different techniques to add texture through hand embroidery and beading.Materials fee $15, payable to the instructor.
Mastering MX DyesThursdays, February 25, March 3 & 10, 10 am-4 pm
An in-depth and hands-on master class in understanding the unique properties of Procion fiber reactive dyes for cellulose based fibers. This class is for those with dye experience who are looking to expand their skills in developing custom color blends, creating repeatable and predictable results, and learning about the chemistry of dyes and dyeing. Layer harmonious and contrasting pigments, manipulate fabric and dyes to obtain color depth. A combination of hands-on dye samples and lecture/demo of theories and techniques. Prerequisite: "Color Wheel in Cotton” or instructor permission. Supply list provided.Instructor: Susan Antell $259/$225 Textile Center Members
CREATIVITY & DESIGN
Color TheoryTuesday, January 26, 6-9 pm
How do you combine colors for a “pleasing” design? What are hues, chroma, value, saturation, tones, tints, and shades? How do they affect the way we perceive colors? Color theory is a body of practical guidance to color mixing and the visual effects of specific color combinations. Explore the three basic categories of color theory: the color wheel, color harmony, and the context of how colors are used. Materials fee $10, payable to the instructor.Instructor: Sandra Brick $30/$25 Textile Center Members
A Taste of Digital Fabric DesignMonday, February 1, 6-8:30 pm
Designing your own fabrics is a new innovation in the craft world. Online services like Spoonflower.com allow you to design and digitally print fabric with your own designs, from a swatch to yards of fabric. Led by the co-author of The Spoonflower Handbook, this seminar will take you through the basics, and then you'll create a collaborative design in class.Instructor: Becka Rahn$42/$35 Textile Center Members
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Nature Motifs in Textiles Around the WorldFriday, February 5, 1-3 pm
Plants, flowers, and other natural elements have been depicted in decorative patterns throughout human history. See a surprising array of slides that show culturally significant designs developed by people from Japan to Jaipur, Sweden to Somalia and more. Get together for an afternoon of exploring nature motifs from across the world and ponder why nature is such a powerful design source, and how cultural representations reflect different ideas about nature.Instructor: Sarah Nassif$42/$36 Textile Center Members
Design TheoryWednesday, February 17, 6-9 pm
Good design, like anything, starts with understanding the basics. Learn the key elements such as point, line, form, shape and space, movement, color, pattern, and texture. These are the structure of any artwork, can be isolated and defined, and carry a wide variety of messages. Materials fee $10, payable to the instructor.Instructor: Sandra Brick$30/$25 Textile Center Members
Find full class descriptions on our website.
FELTING
Intro to Wet FeltingSaturday, January 16, 10 am-1 pm ORWednesday, February 3, 6-9 pm
If felting is still foreign, then it's time to push up your sleeves and get familiar with combining wool fibers and soapy water. Learn the basics of laying out merino wool, using the right amount of water, and getting a flat even surface. Make several swatches as you build your skills. Afterwards, you'll be ready to move forward in your felting adventure. Materials fee $35, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Instructor: Robbin Firth $46/$40 Textile Center Members
Intro to Needle FeltingThursday, January 28, 6-8 pm ORThursday, February 25, 6-8 pm
Discover the joys of “painting” with wool roving! Learn the tools, materials, and techniques to achieve a painterly effect when needle felting on felted wool pieces to frame or embellish your favorite wool sweater, hat, or mittens. Materials fee $15, payable to the instructor.Instructor: Christy Binoniemi $33/$29 Textile Center Members
Felted Lattice ScarfFriday, January 29, 10 am-3:30 pm
Learn traditional wet felting techniques while making a stylish and colorful scarf. Choose your favorite look: symmetrical lattice, funky grid, or something in between. Create your pattern in wool, and then add embellishments of silk and other exotic fibers. Your new scarf is the perfect “chill chaser” for cold days ahead. Materials fee $20, payable to instructor. Supply list providedInstructor: Leslie Granbeck $73/$64 Textile Center Members
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Nomadic Felt: Creating Beautiful Felt for Everyday UseSaturday, January 30, 10 am-5 pm & Sunday, January 31, 10 am-4 pm
Felt is an incredibly durable, beautiful fabric. For generations in Central Asia, it has helped clothe and shelter people of the Steppes, and we will carry on in this tradition by making felt rugs. We'll cover the history of feltmaking, how to process and hand spin wool, create crisp designs, and make your own pre-felt, expanding your options for design. Then we’ll put it all together as we wet felt a small rug (about 16" by 24"). Intermediate to advanced. Materials fee $35, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Instructor: Mary Reichert $225/$195 Textile Center Members
A stylish and draping fashion statement, the Ruana shawl combines nuno and wet felting. Design your own prefelt and combine silk fabric, merino roving, and silk embellishment fibers to make a delicate shawl that accomodates all sizes and can be worn in a variety of ways. Felting experience required. Materials fee $35, paytable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Robbin Firth $218/$190 Textile Center Member
Merino Prefelt Pattern PlaySaturday, February 6, 10 am- 2pm
Play with color and pattern through the use of hand-dyed silk chiffon, merino wool, and an easy felting technique. Lay out merino prefelt and hand-dyed silk fabric together to create a stained glass effect on a scarf. Using the Palm Washboard tool from Heartfelt Silks, you will discover joy and ease in felting. Materials fee $35, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Robbin Firth $59/$52 Textile Center Members
Artist Enrichment Series From the Textile Center’s National Artists Advisory CouncilWe are excited to begin offering classes specially curated by Carolyn Halliday, Chair of the National Artists Advisory Council, designed for experienced artists.
Conceptual ConundrumThursday, March 10, 6-9 pm
Recent graduates of fiber programs and artists using fiber-based techniques are increasingly visible in the contemporary art market. Yet long time devotees of fiber-based craft often struggle with describing the meaning of their work. “I don’t know what my work is about,” or “Why does my work need a meaning?", are frequent questions as fiber artists move from developing their craft to firm grounding in the arena of contemporary art. Join artist and educator Tracy Krumm in a class that will combine group critique with theoretical discussion to aid artists in taking their art to the next level by increasing their conceptual understanding of their own and others’ work. Co-led by Carolyn Halliday. Register in advance, space is limited. Supply list provided. $40/$35 Textile Center Members
Surface Structure for Textile ConstructionsMonday, April 18, 6-8 pm
Learn a range of professional techniques to add substance to your fiber medium. Longtime fiber program educator Tracy Krumm will demonstrate how to work with products including fabric stiffeners, sizing, resin, and shellac. Discover how strengthening your substrate increases your options in creating fiber sculpture.$40/$35 Textile Center Members
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Creative Surfaces for FeltmakersFridays, March 4, 11, 18, & 25, 10 am-2 pm
Explore a variety of creative surface treatments to take your felted designs to a new level. Learn to add texture, color and depth using inlays, resists, fine fabrics, and more. Create pockets, craters, and other innovative surface designs. Use samples made in class for inspiration or combine them for a striking piece of fiber art. Some wet felting experience helpful. Materials fee $25, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Leslie Granbeck $189/$165 Textile Center Members
Felted Vases, Vessels, & BowlsSaturday, March 5, 10 am-3:30 pm
Learn the fascinating art of seamless 3D wet felting! Using wool and a variety of natural fibers, felt a vessel to hold your keys, trinkets, or to simply liven up a shelf. Choose bright or natural colors, then “sculpt” your vessel into any shape from organic to contemporary. You can even make it reversible! Materials fee $25, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Leslie Granbeck $75/$66 Textile Center Members
Intro to UPWOLFINGMonday March 7, 6-9 pm
Discover the creative and unusual UPWOLFING felting technique invented by Irene Van Der Wolf. Experiment with a small UPWOLFING mat and merino wool prefelt. Create patterns and designs that have a three-dimensional texture that you can then incorporate into your felting projects. We will also discuss advanced UPWOLFING techniques and products. Beginners welcome. Materials fee $35, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Robbin Firth $46/$40 Textile Center Members
Intro to Needle FeltingWednesday, March 9, 1-3 pm
Inspired by the many ways to create with wool? Learn the fundamentals of 2D and 3D felting, get familiar with layering, and play with color and shape. “Paint” with wool to create a seasonal image, or model a small figure after your favorite pet. Materials fee $15, payable to the instructor.Instructor: Sarah Nassif $33/$29 Textile Center Members
Felted Winter LandscapeThursdays, March 17 & 24, 6-8 pm
Interpret the winter wonderland through the use of wool roving and a felting needle. Focus on abstraction and incorporate multiple types of fiber. Over the course of this class, participants will complete a 5”x7" work inspired by color, layering, and a lovely landscape. The final piece will be perfect for framing or to give as a gift. Supply list provided. Prerequisite: basic needle felting experience or “Intro to Needle Felting.”Instructor: Christy Binoniemi $57/$51 Textile Center Members
Felted FissuresSaturday, April 2, 10 am-2 pm
Give your vessels even more dimension by adding cracks, fissures, and splits in the wool’s surface. Learn how to use resists and multiple layers of wool roving to achieve this unique and bold look. A great introduction to felting vessels and an opportunity to learn how to felt quickly using the Palm Washboard. Material fee $35, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Robbin Firth $59/$52 Textile Center Members
Dyeing to FeltSaturday, May 7, 10 am-5 pm
Explore two fascinating art forms: silk dyeing and nuno felting. Dye your own silk scarves as a beautiful base. Then add soft wool and other exotic fibers to the surface. Working to combine the two fibers, you’ll discover the magical process of nuno felting and come away with a one-of-a-kind handmade accessory. Materials fee $40, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Leslie Granbeck $92/$80 Textile Center Member
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Crocheting a sweater does not have to be intimidating. Start small, as in baby sweater small. Learn basic shaping, how to read sweater patterns, explore fit, and how to select a yarn and hook size. While your new skills will help you create an adorable sweater for a little one in your life, they will also help you approach sweater making for adults. Basic understanding of crochet techniques required. Original pattern designed by instructor provided. See supply list for more details.Instructor: Lauren Oland $82/$72 Textile Center Members
Decorative Knit EdgesThursday, March 24, 6-9 pm
Just because you've reached the end of your knitting pattern doesn't mean you're finished! Learn how to add fancy rib, lace, and ruffle edging. Work on samples or bring a project you would like to add a border to. Supply list provided.Instructor: Dyann Judy $46/40 Textile Center Members
One Potato, Knit PotatoSaturday & Sunday, April 2 & 3,10 am-1 pm
Knitting sculptural vegetables not only gives us experience with shaping techniques, they also make great home decor and toys! From carrots to mushrooms to lettuce leaves, explore different types of yarn to create realistic looking “edible” textures. Beginner knitting skills required. Materials fee $15, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Lauren Oland $82/$72 Textile Center Members
NEEDLEWORK & BEADINGBeginning EmbroideryThursday, January 21, 10 am-1 pm
Pick up a needle and learn some stitches! Whether it's an intro, a refresher, or an opportunity to be with other needleworkers, you’ll enjoy a morning of stitching. Learn how to stretch fabric on a hoop, choose the right needles, and stitches such as stem, chain, satin, and the French knot. Create a small embroidery to be used as a pillow top, a framed picture, or an apron top. Materials fee $5, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Susan Leschke $66/$58 Textile Center Members
Matryoshka DollTuesday, February 9, 10 am-1 pm
Using a simple pattern and easy to sew felt, make a cute Matryoshka doll. She’ll be embellished with embroidery and put together mostly with hand sewing. You can personalize her with colors and stitches of your choice. Basic hand sewing and embroidery skills required. Materials fee $5, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Susan Leschke $66/$58 Textile Center Members
Picot BeadingThursday, February 11, 6-9 pm
Enhance your textiles with a delicate and decorative beaded edge. Various beads can be used in a picot stitch, creating unique shape and pattern. Learn the basics, then practice with colorful beads, needle, and thread on circular felt. Come away with an eye-catching accessory! Materials fee $10, payable to the instructor.Instructor: Sandra Brick $46/$40 Textile Center Members
Embroidered TexturesThursday, March 3, 10 am-1 pm
Create a mandala with amazing and varied textured stitches. Explore ways to create smooth, bumpy, velvety, and encrusted surfaces. We will also play with stitch direction, color gradations and how to create new colors from old threads. Intermediate skills required. Materials fee $8, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Susan Leschke $66/$58 Textile Center Members
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StumpworkTuesday, April 12, 10 am-1 pm
Put some depth in your embroidery! "Stumpwork" describes many stitch techniques that create dimension. Learn how to wrap and attach wire, create raised elements, and make pieces detached from the ground fabric. Intermediate skills or instructor permission required. Materials fee $10, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Susan Leschke $66/$58 Textile Center Members
Sashiko EmbroideryThursday, April 21, 6-9 pm
Add elegant, clean lines with this Japanese hand embroidery technique. Traditionally, these running stitches were used to decorate and reinforce worn fabric. With simple designs, make your fabric distinct with lively contrast. Materials fee $20, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Sandra Brick $46/$40 Textile Center Members
QUILTINGQuilting with SolidsSaturday, February 6, 10 am-5 pm
Have you admired quilts made with solid fabrics, but don't know where to start? After this class you'll confidently shop for and use solid fabrics in your projects. Learn about the different kinds of solids, where and how to buy them, organizing your stash, and using them to their full potential. There will be some "playtime" to sew your favorite blocks with various solid fabrics. Materials fee $25, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided. Instructor: Kristin Lawson $74/$65 Textile Center Members
Quilting Outside the LinesWednesday, March 16, 10 am-1 pm
Have a little fun creating a small quilt—but forget perfect piecing and turned applique. Using just a little fabric, batting, embroidery floss, and a few beads, create an appliqued, highly textured quilt. They make great gifts or, when sewn together, a wall hanging or table topper. Supply list provided.Instructor: Susan Leschke $66/$58 Textile Center Members
SEWING
Tote BagSaturday, January 16, 10 am-1 pm
Looking for a fun way to use various fabrics you have purchased without a purpose, or remnants that are remaining in your stash? A tote bag is just the thing! Create your own pattern for a perfect fit with your wardrobe. Learn how to make a lining, straps, and add some eye-catching surface design. Tote bags teach many important sewing basics and can be a great project to add custom touches. Materials fee $5, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Lauren Oland $46/$40 Textile Center Members
Mastering Machine TensionThursday, February 4, 10 am-1 pm
Frustrated with unwanted thread loops, stitches so tight the fabric puckers, unbalanced stitches, or nasty nests of knotted thread? Learn what affects tension and how to compensate. You'll be freed to explore more creative and advanced sewing skills. Bring your working sewing machine and your favorite sewing thread. Supply list provided. Instructor: Steve Pauling $77/$67 Textile Center Members
Patchwork PonchoSaturday, March 5, 10 am-1 pm
From the catwalk to a walk in the park, ponchos are everywhere! Learn how to pattern and then create your own artful wearable poncho! Put an eco-conscious spin on this fashionable piece by tastefully incorporating scraps and remnants from your collection into the design. This patching and piecing will make for a garment that looks great with any outfit. Materials fee $5 payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Lauren Oland $46/$40 Textile Center Members
Quilting with Solids
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GROUP ART EXPERIENCESLooking for a fun activity for a book club, church group, out-of-town visitors, or staff development?
Discover Textile Center, America’s national center for fiber art. Learn the histories of textile techniques, view our innovative fiber art exhibition galleries, visit the largest circulating textile library open to the public, and peruse the distinctive artisan shop.
During your visit, select from one of the following hands-on beginner-level experiences to create your own take-away textile: Shibori Dyeing a Silk Scarf or BagExplore the Japanese dyeing technique of shibori to create a vibrant silk scarf or wine gift bag. Learn about the history of color, and how different tools and shaping methods create stunning patterns and designs on the fabric. Then work in our fully equipped Dye Lab to apply colors and complete your unique creation.$45 per person Felting FunDiscover this ancient technique for crafting designs from a variety of wool textures, colors and materials. Learn about the history of wool, and how early civilizations used this amazing process for both practical and artful purposes. Then, get your hands wet and felt yourself a one-of-a-kind mug rug, colorful coaster or felted artwork.$29 per person
Each Experience: Duration: 2 hours for tour and workshop Minimum: 8 people Maximum: 25 people
Optional Guided Tour Only: $10 each, 1 hour duration
Contact for Reservations: Sharon Mulhollam at 612-436-0464 or [email protected]
textilecentermn.org/experiences
Specialty ThreadsMonday, March 23, 10 am-1 pm
Specialty threads offer a new world of creativity and expression for textile artists, but can be challenging to use. Learn the technical skills in using them and which work better than others. Bring your machine in good working condition. Prerequisite: Mastering Machine Tension or a good understanding of machine tension. Materials fee $15, payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructor: Steve Pauling $77/$67 Textile Center Members
Possibilities with PleatsSaturday & Sunday, April 16 & 17,10 am-4 pm
There are so many possibilities with pleating fabrics! Learn ways of hand pleating and setting your pleats by using specialized equipment. Create samples to be used later in garments, accessories, or other fiber art. You’ll take home not only a new scarf made in class, but new skills to use again. Materials fee $10 payable to the instructor. Supply list provided.Instructors: Candy Kuehn, Rosemary Kessler, Gini Corrick $195/$170 Textile Center Members
ARTIST DEVELOPMENTFrom Project to ProductTuesday, January 26, 6-8 pm
How do you take doing what you love to market? As an entrepreneur you need to consider: What am I making? Who wants to buy it? and How important is my timing? Break these issues down in this eye-opening class and feel confident moving forward with your textile business. Supply list provided.Instructor: Sarah Nassif $36/$32 Textile Center Members
Etsy Behind the ScenesMonday, March 1, 6-8 pm
Etsy.com is a vast online marketplace for handmade goods. Take a guided tour from an Etsy seller and mentor to learn built-in sellers’ tools, tips for getting “found,” improving searchability, and demystifying the vocabulary.Instructor: Becka Rahn $40/$35 Textile Center Members
Register by Mail or FaxPrint registration form on our website.Fax your completed form to 612-436-0466, or mail it with your payment to Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Please Register Early! Class size is limited and filled on a first–come, first–served basis.
Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration by cash, check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx or Discover). A $10 non-refundable processing fee is included in the registration fee.
You are enrolled in your class when your registration is received; Textile Center does not send registration confirmation.
CancellationsIf minimum enrollment is not met by the registration deadline, we reserve the right to cancel any class. If we cancel for any reason, you will receive a full refund of registration fees via check.
Materials FeesMany classes require a materials fee to cover supplies provided by the instructor. These materials fees are payable to the instructor at the first class meeting. Please do not include materials fees with your registration.
Supply ListsSome classes also have a supply list of items that you need to bring to class.
Please download your supply list fromour website: textilecentermn.org/classes
You may also request that your supply list be sent via postal mail or email.
WithdrawalsIf your notice of withdrawal is received at least five business days before the start of your class, you will receive a refund via check of your registration fee, minus the $10 processing fee per class.
There is no refund of registration or processing fees if your notice of withdrawal is received less than five business days before the start of your class. We will be happy to provide you with a receipt for your donation to Textile Center.
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Join us for a scenic ride to the Vesterheim in Decorah, Iowa! We’ll view the exhibits From Tradition to Protest: Lila Nelson’s Weaving Life and Norwegian Sweaters, get a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s Textile Storage, and partake in a Vesterheim-hosted reception. Includes time to peruse the charming downtown and its fiber shops.
Take the Textile Center Member Tour Vesterheim National Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Textile Center Member Price:$85 (lunch, bus ride and all expenses included)
Register at textilecentermn.orgTickets are limited, reserve now!
We invite you to join our thriving fiber art community!
“ There are not words to describe how Textile Center has enriched my life. It is vibrant, welcoming, and a source of beauty and inspiration.”—Member, via survey
Members are at the heart of Textile Center, helping us further our mission of honoring textile traditions, promoting excellence and innovation, and inspiring widespread participation in fiber art.
Benefits for Members
• 10% Textile Center Shop discount + special offers throughout the year• Check out privileges in the Textile Center Pat O’Connor Library of over 28,000 books,
periodicals, media materials, & textile tools• Discounts on more than 150 classes, seminars, & workshops a year• Inclusion of your artwork in our annual member exhibition, A Common Thread• 50%+ discount on facility rental of meeting rooms, Dye Lab, & 300-seat auditorium• Discounts on special events such as the pre-sale for the annual “World’s Largest Textile
Garage Sale”• Higher commission rate as an artist in the Textile Center Shop• Discounts at participating retailers of fiber and equipment
Become a member today at textilecentermn.org/member
