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Category - Art Speaks
Art Speaks: Artists in the Kitchen
Thursday, April 26, 12 – 1:30 pm A discussion between artists and chefs moderated by Stephanie Hansen with artists and chefs in the exhibition: her partner Marjorie Fedyszyn, Jenny Breen/Rachel Breen; Lynne Rossetto Kasper/Carolyn Halliday; Carmen Gutiérrez Bolger; and…
Art Speaks Author Talk: Marcia G. Anderson
Tuesday, December 12, 12 – 1 pm Join us for an author talk and book signing with Marcia G. Anderson and A Bag Worth a Pony: The Art of the Ojibwe Bandolier Bag. “Beautifully illustrated, carefully researched, and sensitively…
Art Speaks: Knots
Art Speaks Series: March 2015 A monthly series that focuses on fiber art topics as a way to explore the Library’s extensive circulating collection. Threads, string, rope and yarn are used to create useful and decorative fabrics and…
Art Speaks / Needlework: Essential Stitches
Art Speaks Series: February 2015 Art Speaks often features a member organization or guild whose collection is housed in Textile Center’s library. The purpose of the St. Paul Needleworkers guild is to stimulate appreciation for and celebrate the…
Art Speaks / Baskets: Woven Treasures
Art Speaks Series: January 2015 Every other month, Art Speaks features a member organization or guild whose collection is housed in Textile Center’s library. The purpose of the Minnesota Basket Weaver’s Guild is to bring together the various elements that make up…
Art Speaks: Amazing Rugs
Art Speaks Series: October 2014 Pre-Islamic Carpets and Textiles from Eastern Lands by Fredrich Spuhler contains research of carbon dated carpet pieces from the 2nd – 4th centuries CE. He describes these rare art pieces in detail, relating…
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…