PTArts cautiously opening
Calligraphy Group has started up again --- Contact Judy jdetrick @ mcn.org AND
PTArts Newsletter #77C
Jackie Wollenberg has again done a fantastic job getting PTArts activites on paper with her annual newsletter. If you have ever been associated with PTA, you will receive a black and white copy in your mailbox with an envelop for
ANNUAL OCTOBER FIBER FAIR CANCELLED
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year's FIBER FAIR has been cancelled.
November Gallery – Eileen Broderick
LAYERSHand knitted and crocheted wraps often worn over multi-colored hand dyed shirts. Plus other accessories created by Eileen Broderick.
Rescheduled due to power outage ….Nov 4/5 M/T: Crocheting the Coast
Introductory lesson in crocheting flora and fauna with Trisha LavoieNovember 4/5th Introductory talk Monday, Nov 4th, 7pm at PTA classroomAll welcome at no charge. Donations gratefully accepted. Talk: Artist Trisha Lavoie will discuss her fiber art practice of recreating natural objects using
Sat OCT 26th PROGRAM CANCELLED
Due to the likelihood of PGE power shutoff in Fort Bragg tomorrow
Oct Fiber Fair a success !
Thanks to all who worked the faire as well as those who came to find treasures.
First Friday: Sept 6, 2019
Come visit the Gallery 5-8pmDeborah Corsini Wedge Weaves, plus local weavers work.
Interested in the guanaco?
Argentina’s Textile Crusader or perhaps one about sheep? The Hidden Powers of a Sheep.
Jean Near: 12/31/1914 – 7/14/2019
Jean was born in Ukiah and spent most of her life in Mendocino County. After graduating from Potter Valley High School she attended UC Berkeley where she earned a degree in English.Jean married John Ham, a Covelo native. She has
Check out the photos from 2019 Mushroom Dye Workshop
Click this LINK to see all the photos !
First Friday – August 2, 2019
5-8pm Opening Reception: MAGIC STRANDS - Sue Luna items in Elaine Todd's collection. Exquisitely woven scarves, throws, shawls and more in lustrous chenille, ultra-soft alpaca and quality cotton fibers from the Magic Strands studio of Sue Luna. Sue will not be available
Recently added to LINKS page
The Ancient Mangel of Santarcangelo di Romagna: In a tiny town near Italy’s Northeastern coast, the unique art of handmade, rust-printed textiles is still alive thanks to a piece of living history: a massive stone-and-wood mangle designed, in part, by
PTArts TEXTILE HISTORY
Lolli is beginning to digitize the amazing textiles that exist in the PTArts collections. Click on links to view PDFs. Japan: Kimonos
PTArts PROGRAM 5/25/19
Come at 10 for social and sharing. Ann Brezina will share her insights regarding spinning wheels and spinning lovely yarns.
THE KRENOV SCHOOL 2019 GRADUATION SHOW, MAY 18 – 27 PARTNER’S GALLERY
Graduating Krenov School students proudly present their fine woodworking at Partners Gallery May 18th to May 27th. OPENING RECEPTION: MAY 18TH 5-8PM With one semester of excellent instruction under their belt, this year's students have set out to push boundaries and explore
Friday MAY 10th – 7pm
Lisa Grey, artist, teacher, innovator Lisa Grey has been a full time studio artist for close to 40 years. She has led workshops in multiple dyeing, printmaking, and creative sewing techniques in the US and abroad.
FIRST FRIDAY 5/3/19 – “SPUN OUT” spinning exhibit and sale … plus 1hr talk on Mushroom Dyeing 5:30pm
Friday 5pm-8pm Come enjoy the exhibit and a few munchies.Also Mushroom Dyeing with Alissa Allen, 1 hour lecture, 5:30 PM
PTArts PROGRAM – APRIL 27th
Social and Sharing at 10am. Program 11am-Noon. Mickie McCormic will delight us with her world of art dolls. Should be a great time!
PDF of Newsletter
Click on this link to see in color Jackie's last newsletter which was mailed the week of April 10th to all PTArts folks past and present.
What is Sprang?
PTArts Program Saturday March 23rd. NormaLee shared information gotten at Carol James' MAC class last November. Social and Sharing at 10 - Program 11 to noon.
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN – ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS DUE
Your $15 annual membership dues keep this organization going. Please consider joining this year by using the online form.
SF Weaving Workshop April 4-5 2019
Loom and Shuttle Guild -- presentsWendy Garrity, Kushutara. April 4 & 5, 2019 Workshop. In this workshop, Wendy Garrity will introduce students to sapma and thrima, the supplementary weft techniques used to create kushutara, the sumptuous single-faced brocade
Spring 2019 Natural Dye Magazine
Turkey Red Journal - A Journal Dedicated to Natural Dyes