June 24th Meeting:
Location: The Point Center for Arts and Education, Campus of C.C. Young Retirement Community, 4847 W. Lawther Dr., Dallas, TX 75214
Our mini-workshop is the famous Purge and Swap. Starts at 5:30 p.m. It’s time to look in the corners of your workspace and start boxing those treasures up! Who knows what …
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The AMoA Biennial 600: Textile/Fiber will be an exhibition of artworks selected by a juror from entries submitted by artists residing within a 600-mile radius of Amarillo, Texas. The exhibition will be on view October 11—December 22, 2019.
AMoA Biennial 600: Textile/Fiber is the eighth in an ongoing series of juried biennial exhibitions exploring specific areas …
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Garland Quilt Guild Free Exhibit Oct. 17-Dec. 10 Granville Arts Center 300 N. Fifth Street Downtown Garland The Garland Quilt Guild returns to the Granville Arts Center, featuring expert stitch-work and pattern making. For more about the guild see http://www.garlandquiltguild.com/. The Guild meets on the 1st Tuesday evening of month, holds monthly workshops and performs …
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April 23rd Meeting We meet at 5:30 p.m. for our mini workshop, The Basics of Needlelace, presented by Carrie Noess. $5. Please bring your Go-Kit with basic sewing supplies. Our member meeting starts at 6:45 p.m. We welcome spring with a program presented by Judy Cogan on The Origins of European Handmade Lace. Please see …
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April 5-8, 2018
Irving Convention Center, Irving, TX
Register for Classes
http://dfwfiberfest.org/registration.html
Registration is only required if you want to take a class. Registration is not required for General Admission attendees. Just come to the Irving Convention Center any day the Vendor Hall is open — Friday, Saturday and Sunday — and pay …
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The Irving Art Association
offers free basic art classes for adults to get you started in art or in a new medium.
The Free Basics Classes follow a progressive sequence where you will learn basic skills via instructor demo/lecture — exercise —-practice. The series is designed for beginners to a particular art medium. Expect traditional as well …
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Narrative Threads: The AIDS Memorial Quilt
presented in partnership with UT Dallas and The NAMES Project
Meadows Gallery, Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, Denton TX
October 7 – December 9, 2017
The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a unique work of international arts activism that reflects the worldwide scope and personal impact of the …
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Garland Quilt Guild Free Exhibit
Oct. 25 – Dec. 10
The Garland Quilt Guild returns to the Granville Arts Center with their annual FREE exhibit of amazing stitch-work and pattern making. For more about the Guild, see their website http://www.garlandquiltguild.com/.
The Granville Arts Center Gallery Space is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 …
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August 2 – September 16 at the Granville Arts Center in Garland TX.
Witness expert pattern-making and stitch-work in the Dallas Modern Quilt Guild’s FREE exhibit at the Granville Arts Center
The Granville Arts Center Gallery Space is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and during performances.
For more about the Guild, see http://dallasmodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/.
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The Fort Worth Weavers Guild biennial show is always a beautiful event. There will be handwoven items of silk, wool, cotton, and even some surprise elements. These fibers are woven into scarves, towels, wall hangings, rugs and sculptures. The members of the guild go all out to show their best work!
Location: Fort Worth Community …
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Artwork: “Days and Connections” Jennifer Cummings, 2016, Silkscreen pigment on hand woven cotton and linen, boucle, wool/mohair blend yarn.
“SEVEN: FIBERS”
On exhibit August 19th – September 13th
Opening August 19th
With Reception 6-9pm
The ART ROOM
Located at 2712 Weisenberger Street, We’re back, and at our original location, too! After a …
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Please join us for the opening reception of Carol Trice: Short Story Series | Thursday, July 20 from 6-8pm at The Magnolia Theatre!
Carol Trice
Short Story Series
July 20 – August 29, 2017
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, July 20, 2017
6 pm – 8 pm
Ro2 Art @ …
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Quilt Plano 2017
Friday and Saturday, August 11-12, 2017
9:00am – 5:00pm
Plano Event Center (formerly Plano Centre)
2000 East Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, TX 75074 http://www.qgplano.org/ General One-Day Admission – $10
Senior One-Day Admission (62+) – $9
Advance Sale One-Day Admission – $9
Children 12 and …
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NATURAL DYE FIBER WORKSHOP!
Sunday June 11th 2pm @bluehousetoo
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April 6-9, 2017
Irving Convention Center Irving, TX 2017 DFW Fiber Fest DFW Fiber Fest is the premier annual fiber event in the Dallas-Fort Worth community. Held each Spring, DFW Fiber Fest is a locally focused non-profit organization that offers both vendors and classes. We bring in a juried selection of local and regional fiber …
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Houston fiber artists, Cynthia Hickok, Brenda J. Bunten-Schloesser and Linda Thompson will share their diverse textile artistry April 5-26, 2017, at Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller TX 76248. Their work has been shown in museums and galleries worldwide, and can be seen in many textile and decorator publications.
Cynthia creates her …
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Dallas Area Fiber Artists (DAFA) presents a Fiber Arts Exhibit through March 24th at the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, 1975 Puritan, Irving TX 75061.
Directions Information on 183 road closures
Gallery hours Sun., Mon., Wed., Thurs. – 1-4pm Tues 10:30am-3:00pm. The exhibit is sponsored by the Irving Art Association.
The types of works include Shibori …
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DAFA Members Meeting
Monday, February 27, 2017
5:30pm – 9pm
Location: The Point, Center for
Arts and Education,
C.C. Young Retirement Community
4847 West Lawther Drive
Dallas, Texas
Mini Workshop, 5:30 pm
Feathered Headband
“Oh, Chapeau! The Secrets of Millinery Fibers”
Bring and wear a hat for our Mini …
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The Irving Art Association
offers free basic art classes for adults to get you started in art or in a new medium.
The Free Basics Classes follow a progressive sequence where you will learn basic skills via instructor demo/lecture — exercise —-practice. The series is designed for beginners to a particular art medium as well as mid …
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STITCH WITCHES MACRAME PLANT HANGER w/ Analise Minjarez
Saturday, November 5, 3-6pm
Students will learn beginning knot techniques to create a sturdy and stellar looking three-dimensional plant hanger. Taught by fiber artist Analise Minjarez, these beginning knots are the first steps to a continued practice is textile crafts. Using cord, you will create …
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CELEBRATE FALL AT 20cDESIGN! FUN, FREE & FIBER ART BY JANE KNIGHT Dallas, TEXAS, September 12, 2016: 20cDesign presents a “Celebrate Fall” party featuring the early work of noted fiber artist Jane Knight. This collection of wall hangings and fiber sculptures hasn’t been seen since 1977 when it was presented at the …
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Tessellated Fold
July 29th – September 2nd
Tessellated Fold is an exploration through fiber art installations that influences sound, video, dance, and fashion; together seeks to push boundaries in shared spaces with viewers. Between all creative genres lies formal and informal ideas about created experiences, Tessellated Fold provides opportunity for both the artists and …
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Not from Baltimore Album Quilts: Recent Works by the Denton Quilt Guild
Meadows Gallery, Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
June 17 – July 29, 2016, FREE
Baltimore Album Quilts originated in Baltimore, Maryland in the 1840s and quickly became one of the most popular quilting styles far beyond Baltimore. These exquisite pieces are made up …
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April 7-9, 2017 Irving, TX info@dfwfiberfest.org | dfwfiberfest.org We’re always gearing up for the next DFW Fiber Fest with current activities including Teacher Applications and Upcoming Vendor Applications! Teacher Applications Accepted Through June 30, 201 The Board of DFW Fiber Fest is now accepting submissions from teachers for our 2017 class roster. Class submissions will be accepted …
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Meadows Gallery, Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
June 16 – July 27, 2016, FREE
Baltimore Album Quilts originated in Baltimore, Maryland in the 1840s and quickly became one of the most popular quilting styles far beyond Baltimore. These exquisite pieces are made up of a number of appliquéd blocks, each with a different design …
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REGISTER NOW
The Craft Guild of Dallas is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing arts and craft instruction for almost 70 years. We offer year-round classes and workshops for adults, from the beginner to the advanced, taught in the disciplines of metalsmithing, pottery, glass, bookbinding, painting, drawing, fiber arts, leather working and other traditional …
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Thursday, June 9, 6-9 pm
$50 ($45 for GDAC members)
Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
Looking for a little “me” time? Join artist Ceren Lee to create beautiful macramé plant hangers. All supplies provided; BYOB welcome for participants over 21. Class size is limited; register by May 27 online at the link below.
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DAFA Annual Member Art Show
Monday, April 25, 2016
at CC Young, 6:00 pm
The art is hung so get ready for ooohs and ahhhs from the DAFA members and visitors. This meeting will be a special celebration marking the Annual Member Art Show at The Point.
The reception will begin at 6 pm. DAFA …
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It’s Here! It’s Here!! 11th Annual DFW Fiber Fest – April 1-3, 2016
at the Irving Convention Center, 500 W Las Colinas Blvd. Irving, TX 7 5039 info@dfwfiberfest.org dfwfiberfest.org The weekend we’ve all been looking forward to since last year is finally here! In less than 48 hours, y’all will be here and ready to …
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March 19 – Beautiful Punch Needle Artwork (Kit $18)
March 20 – Embroidered Beaded Heart Pendant & Pin (Kit$15)
10am-4pm at CC Young (The Point). 4847 W. Lawther Drive, Dallas, TX 75214
Discounted cost for DAFA Members $40, non-members $65
The last day to register is Saturday, March 12th.
Sign up soon!
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April 1-3, 2016 Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
DFW Fiber Fest is the premier annual fiber event in the Dallas-Fort Worth community. Held each Spring, DFW Fiber Fest is a locally focused non-profit organization that offers both vendors and classes. We bring in a juried selection of local and regional fiber vendors (with a …
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Fiber Arts I Classes with Laura Griffin March 3, 10 & 17
Interested in the world of Fiber Arts? In this 3-evening class, you will have the opportunity to explore the world of sewing. We will work on three different machine-stitched projects… a patchwork kitchen towel, a beautiful key fob, and a re-usable fabric composition notebook …
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FRIENDS of FIBER EXHIBITION
Feb. 28 – March 25, 2016. Reception Sunday, March 6th 2-4pm at Jaycee Park Center for the Arts.
Artist VET is the curator. Included artists are Brenda Klein, Dee Merrell, Heather Pregger, Debbie Snider, Beth Swider and VET.
During the hanging on Feb. 27 (1-4pm) VET and other artists, will be …
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The Irving Art Association
offers free basic art classes for adults to get you started in art or in a new medium.
The Free Basics Classes follow a progressive sequence where you will learn basic skills via instructor demo/lecture — exercise —-practice. The series is designed for beginners to a particular art medium as well as mid …
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C O N T E X T U R E
FIBER AND FABRIC
December 4th through January 13th
Reception Friday, December 4th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Weaving happiness into the season!Join us in this opportunity to celebrate the happiness of this season and to listen to the sounds of color in …
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