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Art Speaks / Buttons: Tiny Marvels Worth Collecting

Art Speaks Series: September 2014 Every other month, Art Speaks will feature a member organization or guild whose collection is housed in Textile Center’s library. The Minnesota State Button Society was established in 1943, and is dedicated to…

Art Speaks: The Intrigue of Color

Art Speaks Series: August 2014 A monthly series that focuses on fiber art topics as a way to explore the Library’s extensive circulating collection. The Story of Colour in Textiles, in its examination of fiber, color, dyeing and…

Art Speaks: Art vs. Craft

Is there truly something to argue about? Art Speaks Series: July, 2014 “Over the last five to ten years, museum curators, gallerists, art historians, are all beginning to realize that there is a very, very fine line between…

Art Speaks: Sustainable Thoughts

A monthly series that focuses on fiber art topics as a way to explore the Library’s extensive circulating collection. Sustainable Thoughts: Our three featured books this month talk about sustainability in fiber art. Sustainable Fashion Handbook by Sandy…

Art Speaks: Fiber and Orphans

A new series from the Textile Center Library: ART SPEAKS This monthly series focuses on a different fiber art topic as a way to explore the Library's collection. Fiber and Orphans Opening in 1741, London's Foundling Hospital admitted…