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TAA e-News Textile Art Alliance of the Cleveland Museum of Art- August 2009
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Spring Garden Rya rug (pictured above) is being raffled as a fund-raiser for Heifer International and Peninsula Arts Academy. Contact Carol Adams at 330 657-2681 to purchase 3 tickets for $5. Winner chosen in November. |
Peninsula Art
Academy's August 1 - 28, 2009 Peninsula Library and Historical
Society Hours: M-T 9:00-8:00; Sat 9:00-5:00 www.peninsulaartacademy.com; watch the site for pictures TAA members Joan Brasaemle (HM), Janet Daniel, Katherine Dunlevey (HM), Polly Gilmore, Sandy Heller (HM), Karen Hinkle, Kristi Lavelle (1st place) are among the exhibiters in the show. Congratulations! |
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6 by 6, an exhibit of work by six NE Ohio artists, including TAA members Liz Burgess, Linda Grashoff, Sue Copeland Jones, Ruta Butkus Marino and Kathleen Van Meter will open Aug. 17 at the Lorain County Community College’s Stocker Art Gallery, Stocker Arts Center, 1005 Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Show Dates: Aug. 17- Sept. 4; Monday- Friday, 10:30-2:30. Artists' Reception: Friday, Aug. 21, 4:30-7:30. www.lorainccc.edu/stocker; (440) 366-4140 |
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Call For Entries Fiberart International Submission deadline: Aug.
21, 2009 Quilts=Art=Quilts
Submission
deadline: Aug. 21, 2009
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What is tall, striped, fuzzy and keeps time? A knitscaped parking meter! Heights Arts, in partnership with businesses and nimble-fingered helpers throughout the area, is presenting Knitscape, a temporary community public art project under the creative oversight of artist Carol Hummel in residence at Heights Arts Gallery August, 2009. Knitscape will create a visual line of color and pattern in the Cedar Lee and Larchmere business districts with parking meter poles and selected trees being covered by colorful knitted and crocheted cozies. For information on dates and how you can participate visit: |
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Chris Pekoc exhibits his monumental work Traversing Erie: East toward Buffalo, West toward Cleveland Tregoning & Co. Gallery 216 281-8626 Currently on display. Hours: M-F 11-6:00; Th 11-8:00; Sat 12-5:00 |
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We all have an extraordinary opportunity to learn professional archival mounting and preservation techniques from Robin Hanson, CMA's Associate Conservator of Textiles, when she conducts the September 9th Playday. This is the first time such a Playday is being offered and is a rare chance to learn from an expert in her field.
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TAA Events Play Day with CMA
Textile Conservator Wed, Sept 9, 7-8:30 Robin Hanson, CMA's Associate Conservator of Textiles, will talk about proper care and storage of textiles, both the textile art objects that TAA members may themselves create, and those heirloom textiles that we all have in our collections at home. She will cover proper vacuuming techniques, rolling of sturdy two-dimensional textiles, and boxed storage of three–dimensional textiles.
Limited space available. Fee $25. For Registration contact Deirdre Vodanoff at (216) 707-2256 and leave message with your name/phone number stated clearly or e-mail at: dvodanoff@clevelandart.org Send check made out to TAA to: Deirdre Vodanoff c/o CMA, 11150 East Blvd.,Cleveland, OH 44106. |
LectureFiber/Encaustic ConnectionLorraine GlessnerFriday, September 25, 2009, 7:00 Lorraine Glessner is an Assistant Professor at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, PA. Her work involves the complex interrelation of materials collaged in encaustic (wax). Glessner’s works are visually uplifting, fanciful, rich in color and textiles, and details that challenge the imagination Lecture free to TAA members and full-time students; $5 at the door for general public. For information contact: kerrin.art@gmail.com or 216-752-9654 WorkshopExploring the Fiber/Encaustic ConnectionLorraine GlessnerFriday and Saturday, September 25-26, 2009, 10:00–4:00Private StudioThis workshop introduces the participant to the basics of encaustic painting as well as a variety of advanced techniques. Covers use of equipment, safety issues, tools, and techniques to create texture, surface manipulation, and collage. All skill levels. $240, TAA members $180 ($150 by Aug. 25th), supplies $35. For information contact: kerrin.art@gmail.com or 216-752-9654 |
Exploring
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Fabrications by Five Beachwood Community
Center Art Quilts by Judith Smith, Carole Pollard, Sonja Tugend, Jean Evans, & Sandy Shelenberger
Exhibition Dates: September 4-27, 2009 Reception: Sunday, Sept 13, 2009 1:30-3:00 |
Quilting with Machines “A Learning Experience”Bertram Inn and Convention Center,Aurora, OH October 22 - 24, 2009Now 3 FULL days !! · Vendor Mall with all your favorite quilting notions, books, thread, dvds, fabrics and more! Longarm and shortarm machine vendors will be present to answer your questions and encourage you to test drive their machines. · Machine Quilting Classes of all levels of expertise, for longarm, midarm, shortarm, and domestic machine quilting. New this year, piecing classes too! · Visit the free demo area to see the latest in products, techniques, and tips.
Registration opens April 1, 2009. Register early for best availability! Visit www.quiltingwithmachines.com for class descriptions and registration info |
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6th Annual Wearable Art Fashion Show & Boutique –Make Your Reservations! Sunday, October 18, 2009, 10:30 – 5:00 LaMalfa, 5783 Heisley Road, Mentor 10:30 Boutique Preview Shopping See the newest, freshest fashions and accessories in the area. Meet the artists, own an exclusive piece, or purchase a very special holiday gift. Then enjoy lunch and a runway fashion show. Tickets: Boutique Preview, Fashion Show, Lunch, Runway Sales $45 Advance Reservations: CMA 216 707-6820 Questions: Chris 440 816-0967; Katherine 440 543-8138 |
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Intermuseum Conservation Association The Intermuseum Conservation Association (ICA) is the oldest not-for-profit regional conservation center in the United States, dedicated to the preservation of works of art and objects of cultural significance. The ICA provides professional, high quality, and cost-effective services to collecting institutions, corporations, government agencies, and the general public. You are invited to visit the ICA. |
TAA Member News TAA Member Ann Plevin Rosenbluth is showing her weavings at the following galleries: Deborah
Nicholl Interiors
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Fabric Giveaway!
The fabrics are: color-grown
cotton [brown, sage, natural] weaves with jacquard designs and plain color
grown twills in brown, sage, natural jersey and interlock natural
fleece, |
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