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A national center for fiber art, Textile Center’s mission is to honor textile traditions, promote excellence and innovation, nurture appreciation, and inspire widespread participation in fiber art.

 

NEW TEXTILE CENTER HOURS for November 1 – December 23, 2023:

Tuesday – Thursday, 10 am – 7 pm
Friday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm

Please note: We will be closed December 24 – January 1.

Make Art + Learn in an Upcoming Class

View all classes online here!
Saturday, December 2 Two-hour time slots: 10 am – 12 pm, 12 – 2 pm, 2 – 4 pm Katrina Ulrich Calling all block printers! Create unique, handmade printed gifts for friends and family members and join us for a Holiday Printing Frenzy! Using blocks from the instructor's own extensive collection, print designs in one or more colors of ink on a variety of fabric products, such as tote bags, aprons, scarves, and dish towels. This class is perfect for students who have taken our Intro to the Art of Hand Block Printing class, or who have experience with the basics of block printing. Printing time limited to 2-hour time slots. Pre-registration recommended; drop-ins welcome. Participants can include this class as part of

Holiday Printing Frenzy • Saturday, December 2 • 2 Hour Time Slots

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Tuesday, December 5, 6 – 9 pm Steve Pauling Specialty threads (metallics, woolies, stretch, embroidery, top stitching, perl, monofilament, invisible yarn, upholstery, etc.) offer a whole new world of creativity and expression for textile artists, but they can be difficult and frustrating to use. Learn the technical skills in how to use them, which ones are the easiest to master, and which sewing machine hook systems are the most reliable and versatile with the widest variety of threads. We will also review specialty needles and their applications. This is a hands-on workshop, so bring your machine in good working condition. Please note: you MUST have a good understanding of machine tension and be comfortable adjusting both top and bottom tensions on your machine. If you need more instruction in adjusting your machine tension, consider taking Mastering Machine Tension as a primer before this class. **See supply list of items to bring to class** Click here to download the supply list. Instructor Bio: Steve Pauling has had a life-long interest and passion for collecting, fixing, refurbishing, and using sewing machines. He began servicing and repairing machines about 15 years ago. His technical knowledge of sewing machines and mastery of tailoring skills have provided him with a unique understanding and perspective for teaching others. Pauling has taught classes in machine use and maintenance, as well as in the fine art of tailoring across the Twin Cities and at Textile Center. bobbinhousestudio.com Review our COVID-19 Safety Protocols at Textile Center here. Want to become a member and receive the member price when you register? Click HERE to check out our membership levels, add a membership to the cart, and save 10% on all classes plus other benefits, including supporting a great organization!

Specialty Threads • Tuesday, December 5, 6 – 9 pm

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Wednesdays, December 6 & 13, 12 – 1:30 pm The Rev. Karen Mosso Are you interested in learning how to make a liturgical vestment or understanding more about this rich textile tradition? Making vestments is a way to creatively express a visual faith message and be good stewards of resources. Join this “show and tell” workshop to learn strategies for how to design and make vestments that fit and convey a desired message through use of color, symbols, fabric and other materials. Learn how to choose appropriate fabric for vestments and tips for adding embellishments including repurposing existing materials. Gain insight into fitting and sewing techniques such as directional sewing and the importance of

Designing Liturgical Vestments • Hybrid • Wednesdays, December 6 & 13, 12 – 1:30 pm

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Wednesday, December 6, 6 – 9 pm Sandra Brick Shibori is a Japanese resist dyeing technique. In this introductory level class, learn two different methods (Arashi and twisting) while creating two unique silk scarves. Using MX Fiber Reactive dyes, explore immersion dyeing techniques to reveal beautiful geometric patterns and stormy skies. By the end of class, students will be able to define shibori, talk about its history, and apply basic techniques to dye projects. This class is the perfect foundation for future dye classes. Great for beginners! Students will need to purchase TWO all-natural fiber scarves and bring them to the class.  We recommend purchasing from the selection in our shop, so the scarves are prepared for dyeing. Two of our silk scarf styles are available for purchase online HERE, or visit our on-site artisan shop for a bigger selection! Materials fee is $15, payable to instructor at the time of class. **See supply list of items to bring to class** Click here to download the supply list. Instructor Bio: Sandra Brick is an experienced trainer, coach, and educator with over 21 years of experience with the Textile Center both as an instructor and former Board member. She has designed and developed 35+ workshops and courses in a diverse range of workshop topics such as fabric dyeing, design theory, beading, creative problem solving, and technology workshops for artists. Brick’s explorations in new materials and techniques have inspired her innovative body of work in surface design, stitching and mixed media, which has been widely exhibited. facebook.com/TE.SandraBrick/ Review our COVID-19 Safety Protocols at Textile Center here. Want to become a member and receive the member price when you register? Click HERE to check out our membership levels, add a membership to the cart, and save 10% on all classes plus other benefits, including supporting a great organization!

Intro to Shibori: Scarves Two Ways • Wednesday, December 6, 6 – 9 pm

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Experience Fiber Art in our Galleries

Archive II: Regeneration, November 1 - January 3, Mary Giles Gallery FREE Art Speaks panel discussion this Thursday at 6PM!

Archive II: Regeneration, November 1 – January 3, Mary Giles Gallery FREE Art Speaks panel discussion this Thursday at 6PM!

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Janet Meany: A Retrospective, November 1 - December 23, Community and Library Galleries

Janet Meany: A Retrospective, November 1 – December 23, Community and Library Galleries

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Guild Wall Feature: Minnesota Lace Society, November 1, 2023 – January 6, 2024

Guild Wall Feature: Minnesota Lace Society, November 1, 2023 – January 6, 2024

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INTERLACE Sashiko 2023: November 1, 2023 – January 3, 2024

INTERLACE Sashiko 2023: November 1, 2023 – January 3, 2024

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Recent News + Upcoming Events

McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists - 2024 Application Period CLOSES DEC 4!

McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists – 2024 Application Period CLOSES DEC 4!

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Textile Center Holiday Gallery Shop

Textile Center Holiday Gallery Shop

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Art Speaks | Artist Discussion Series

Art Speaks | Artist Discussion Series

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Guilds are groups of people united together by a shared interest or skill — in this case, a love of fiber arts! Introducing our Youth Fiber Art Guild™ membership - a once-a-month art activity club for ages 7* and up, brought to you by Textile Center! *some adult supervision may be needed for certain kits Here's how it works: Every month (for 6 months), each guild member receives an exciting new kit in the mail, packed with tools and materials to make their unique fiber art project! By following our simple instructions or online videos at home, guild members will be amazed at their own talent and confidence! Shipping included in price. Links to video tutorials and handouts are available on our Vimeo channel here: vimeo.com/showcase/10763177. In this club of creativity, guild members will also receive monthly letters in the mail from our trusty Youth Guild guides, Chloe & her dog Evie! Guild Kit Schedule: January:  Wet Felted Geodes February:  Cookie Cutter Needle Felting March:  Weaving April:  Quilted Magnet May:  Embroidered Bandana June:  Print and Repeat Bag Subscriptions for the 2024 calendar year are available for purchase through December 29, 2023! **Textile Center is closed Dec 24 - Jan 1. Orders placed during this time will be mailed upon Textile Center's reopening on Tuesday, January 2. IMPORTANT: SHIPPING IS INCLUDED in the subscription price! To avoid an additional shipping charge, in the shipping section of the shopping cart, please select

Youth Fiber Art Guild Subscription – 2024

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Coming Up

Craft Night: Ugly Sweater Patches – Register here!
Thursday, November 30, 5 – 7:30 pm

 

2024 McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists application deadline!
Monday, Dec 4, 2023 at 5 pm

 

Art Speaks: Natural Palettes with Sasha Duerr
Monday, Dec 4, 2023, 12 pm CT – Register here!

 

Reception for the 2023 McKnight Fiber Artist Fellowship Exhibition and My Life in Rugs (works by Mary Logue)
Tuesday, January 30, 5 – 6 pm at Textile Center

 

Welcoming The Great Northern Festival to Textile Center for Art Speaks: Celebrating the 2023 McKnight Fellows in Fiber Art
Tuesday, January 30, 6 – 7:30 pm, Free, in-person, following the artist reception. Register through Great Northern’s website here.

(We suggest selecting the Festival Enthusiast and then No Package registration type; select continue until you are on page 4/Art+Performances, then scroll down to find the event and mark it with a check. Continue through to checkout to secure your registration.)

Thank you to the foundations providing operating support to Textile Center!

Contact Us

Textile Center
3000 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-436-0464
info@textilecentermn.org

Hours

Tuesday – Thursday, 10 am – 7 pm
Friday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays

Closed Nov 23, and Dec 24 – Jan 1
Early closing time on Wednesday, November 22, at 4 pm.

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