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Visiting Artist: South African-Based Rosalie Dace
Textile Center and Minnesota Contemporary Quilters were thrilled to present South African-based Rosalie Dace. May 21 – 26, 2017 Rosalie Dace is a full time quiltmaker whose work reflects her passion for color, pattern and texture. She has…
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Better Than Recess 2015
Through October 24, 2015 • Library Gallery Celebrate the end of summer by viewing Better than Recess, an exhibition showcasing multiple textile techniques such as weaving, felting and spinning. All items were created at summer events hosted by Textile Center…
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…