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Archive for category "News"

Archive for category "News"

Pat O'Connor Library at the Textile Center

Posted in News by Infomaster on Oct 18th, 2010
PAT O'CONNOR LIBRARY

LIBRARY HOURSLibrary books
Monday 9am-1pm; 5-7pm
Tuesday 9am-7pm
Wednesday 9am-1pm
Thursday 9am-1pm; 5-7pm
Friday 9am-1pm
Saturday 12-4pm
Closed Sundays and holidays.

For a library catalog ID and PIN number contact Librarian Nancy Mambi, Fri 9-1, Mon 9-1,Tues 9-5 and Thurs 9-1 at 612.436.0464 or email to

AUTHORS WANTED
Do you know of an author publishing a new book in the field of fiber arts?  We would love to host a book signing lunch for any interested artist.  Please call 612-436-0464 to set up a date.

SHOP ONLINE & HELP THE LIBRARY
Linking to Amazon.com through the Textile Center's library section will earn us a donation with every purchase you make.
Click HERE to start shopping and helping the Library.
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Upcycled and Restaged

Posted in News by Infomaster on Oct 18th, 2010

ENDING SOON!
Wearable Art Midwest presents

UPCYCLED & RESTAGED

COMMUNITY GALLERY
SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 23
WAMFOTO2
Pictured: Tortoise Shell Jacket ($180) by Mary Mortenson
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Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion

Posted in News by Infomaster on Oct 18th, 2010

PROGRAM/RECEPTION
The University of Minnesota College of Design presents
CREATING THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF
WORLD DRESS and FASHION

Friday, October 22, 4:30-6:30pm
33 McNeal Hall, University of MN College of Design
1985 Buford Avenue South, St. Paul, MN
(reception follows program)

ENCLCLOPEDIA

Celebrate the making of this new 10-volume print edition of the encyclopedia and its online portal, BergFashionLibrary.com, which explores all aspects of human dress and fashion.  Free sewing kits will be available and one lucky winner will go home with a set of the encyclopedia (a $2000 value!).  Event is Free. 
RSVP by October 14 at z.umn.edu/encyclopedia
or contact Laura Walton at 612-626-6385

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Garment as Metaphor

Posted in News by Infomaster on Oct 18th, 2010
LECTURE
Garment as Metaphor: The Paper Works
of Erica Spitzer-Rasmussen

Thursday, October 28, 6pm
Pillsbury Auditorium,
Minneapolis Institute of Arts

 

MAILORDERBRIDE
Mail Order Bride (1999-2007) by Erica Spitzer-Rasmussen
mixed media with handmade paper

Erica Spitzer-Rasmussen is "one of Minnesota's most intruiging fiber artists".  Through slides and stories she will discuss the development of her sculptural and wearable works.
To reserve tickets, call 612-870-6323 or reserve tickets online
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Stash Management

Posted in News by Shannon Szymkowiak on Oct 2nd, 2010

Have you ever really looked at your stash? I know some of you are good, organized knitters who only buy the yarn you need, when you need it, then use it all up or use most of it, and then knit something for charity with the remainder. However, I am going out on a limb here to say that if you are one of these knitters, you are probably in the minority. Most of us have a stash. Some of us are quite proud of that stash. Some of us think it's a contest that we plan on winning. But I digress. . . .

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Creative Vendors Are Invited to Craft Sale

Posted in News by Infomaster on Sep 29th, 2010

The Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary is inviting any and all Knitters' Guild members to rent a table and sell crafted or baked goods at the Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, Oct. 23.

Renting a table for the day is $30.

For further information, contact Lorraine Schaus at 612-669-1095 or lola31668 at gmail dot com.

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