11-19: PTArts program on Mushroom Dyeing
In keeping with "This Month is Mushroom Month in Mendocino" The Mushroom Dye workshop is full but you might be able to talk yourself into Nancy Denison's Monday Extension - come to PTArts Saturday for the program and check with her. PTArts Program starts with a social circle at 10am and a presentation at 11am. Public is always invited to attend and invited to donate as well. Dorothy Beebee will have a powerpoint presentation and will speak on mushroom dyeing and comment on the life and work of Miriam Rice. Dorothy was the illustrator for Miriam's book Mushroom For Color. Hope to
Remembering TAP !
In Fall 0f 1976, the Mendocino Art Center launched its Textile Apprenticeship Program, an intensive immersion in the art, craft, and business of textiles. The program thrived until 1991. To observe the 40th Anniversary of the Program’s beginning, the work of 20 former apprentices (rugs, tapestries, wearable art, & more) will be shown concurrently in Pacific Textile Arts’ and Mendocino Art Center’s Galleries during the month of November. PTArts’ show opens THIS FRIDAY Nov. 4, 5-8:00 (until Nov. 28) MAC’s exhibit opens Nov. 12, 5-8:00 (until Nov. 22) Participating Artists: Eleanor Adams, Ellen Athens, Roberta Brockschmidt, Nancy Denison, Judy Fisher, Dora Green, Leslie Hubbert,
2016 Mendocino County Arts Champion in Education: Pavlos Mayakis
Pavlos Mayakis, 2016 Arts Champion in the Education category, is an instructor at Mendocino College in Fort Bragg, coordinator of the Fiber Arts programs at the Mendocino Art Center, and a board member of Pacific Textile Arts. Besides selling his own art, Pavlos teaches classes in surface design at the college and in special textile techniques at the Mendocino Art Center. He is continually promoting education in art, textiles, and mixed media, led a committee to select a new logo for Pacific Textile Arts, continues to take classes himself, and brings renowned artists as guest teachers in his classes. Best of all, he thoroughly enjoys his many artistic endeavors and extends his enthusiasm to
Oct. 22nd PROGRAM …
Lisa Grey, of NH, will speak on the topic: PAINT, PRINT, STAMP!: Old Dogs, New Tricks. She has been a full time studio artist for 37 years. She has led workshops in multiple dyeing, printmaking, and creative sewing techniques in the US and abroad and is known for her innovative discoveries in the use of disperse dyes. Her teaching approach focuses on combining technical proficiency with creative spontaneity and includes a hefty dose of play. She will be giving a workshop following the program and all day Saturday ! --- Still time to register! Also check out another item on the video page.