Saturday January 26th PTArts Program will begin at 10am with social and sharing and at 11am Victoria Ridenour will give a program centered around her work as a self employed designer and creator of costumes. Expect the use of mannequins! "Making Fantasies Come To Life" For forty years I have run a self made business creating clothing of history fantasy and reality. It is a job that has taken me around the world and has introduced challenges and an amazing chance to express myself doing what I do best. I create one of a kind made to order pieces for men and women sometimes

"Sophisticated knit wear, handwoven scarves, shawls, and rugs from Albania and Serbia for sale at reasonable prices."  Beautiful Collection of Serbian handwoven items for sale—perfect for holiday gifts.  Items from the IZVORJE Association for Hand Weaving Belgrade, Serbia. Open during regular hours (Weds 10:30-12, Thurs 1:30-3:30,  Sat 11-1) and by appointment.  Call Kendall at 964 8835 or Nancy Denison 964 1082. PTArts Program will be given by Kendall Smith who curated the show on Saturday the 17th. Social and sharing at 10am and program begins at 11. "Izvorje is an organization made up of seven Serbian women - enthusiasts of various ages and

Come join in the sewing circle for the Rhinoceros Project as our last program gathering before summer break.  You can visit their website at rhinocerosproject.tumblr.com which has a bunch of photos & some information about the project. Coffee and Show&Tell  at 10am A presentation by Anne and Michelle from 11 to noon followed by a lunch break, and sewing circle to begin at 1:30. No charge to participants.   "Basically, we're embroidering a 7 x 9' version of Durer's Rhinoceros - the 1515 woodcut - in order to eventually create a watermark in handmade paper.  Michelle, my collaborator, and I are hosting public sewing

SATURDAY  APRIL 22, 2017 Join other PTArts program folks to enjoy a lecture from Barbara Dunsmoor from 11am to noon.   Sharing and Social begin at 10am.  Free to Pacific Textile Arts members and STUDENTS  in the class.  All welcome.  Donations appreciated.   Exploring this month's theme:  Art Quilts. JOURNEY TO ABSTRACTION WORSHOP to be held in the afternoon from 1:30pm - 4:30pm $50, pay at class. Barabara Dunsmoor is a member of the Pacific Piecemakers Quilt Guild in Gualala.  She has progressed from a traditional quilter to becoming an art quilter over her many years of quilting.  She will show quilts made using many different techniques. STUDENTS

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

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.

Elk studio tour around 2:30 PM Carolyn has shown her handwoven and felt pieced rug work locally and nationally.  She has worked from her production studio, Carleton Designs, for the past 36 years. She is currently exploring floor-covering ideas in merino wool felt.For Carolyn, "Rugs are a canvas inviting exploration of design within the parameters of function. Whether woven, pieced or stitched, the interplay of color, graphic, texture and structure challenges and inspires me in the making of rugs that will last generations."30000 Greenwood Road  Elk, Ca 95432  (7078773540)

CALLIGRAPHY, with presenter, Judy Detrick 10:00 Meet & Greet 11:00 Program Judy taught calligraphy & Graphic Art at College of the Redwoods for 30 years. Following her Guild presentation, Judy will be giving a Calligraphy Workshop. Sat. Oct. 24, 1:30-4:30 & Sun. 10:30-4:30 Click here for workshop information TO NOTE: THE CALLIGRAPHY STUDY GROUP PRESENTS: An Exhibit of Recent Work (And Some Practice Pieces) OPENING FIRST FRIDAY, NOV. 6, 5-8:00  This group of six calligraphers meet weekly at Pacific Textile Arts to practice the art of calligraphy: Judy Detrick, Adrienne Ardito, Kate Dougherty, Larry Thomas, Linda Turner and Harry VanOrnum.  

Above The Fray Textiles Show and Sale 11am - 3pm   ABOVE THE FRAY  TRADITIONAL HILLTRIBE ART represent the finest traditional artists who live in hilltribe Laos and Vietnam. From their website:  "Our hand-woven silks, cotton and hemp textiles, basketry, jewelry and other arts are as meaningful in these artists' lives today as they have been for generations. Who the artists are, what they value, and generations of tradition are woven into each creation. While these artists come from a diversity of ethnicities - Tai Daeng, H'mong, Katu, Lao Loum, Dzao, Akha and others – they all share a passion, talent, and reputation for creating

The April Guild Meeting is being held after the grand opening of the Tapestry Studio at the Pacific Textile Arts campus   GUILD PROGRAM with YAEL & JEAN PIERRE, 10:00 meet to share 11:00 program Free to PTArts Guild members, open to others for a donation. ~~~~~~~~~~~ MAY 2 - 5, "Exploring the Anatomy of a Tapestry" workshop with Yael Lurie and Jean Pierre Larochette.  

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Wednesday 10:30am-noon
Thursday 1-4pm
Saturday: 11am-1pm
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