An artist reception for Weaving Wright from the Garden, an exhibition of original contemporary and traditional basket designs, will take place on Saturday, June 14, 6-9pm at Gordon House. The evening event honors the artists and their work and provides an opportunity for discussions about these unique interpretations of geometry, texture, and color using basketry methods [...]
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Weaving Wright Artist Reception June 14
Posted in opening reception, textiles on June 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Early Music, Gold Diggers & Baskets
Posted in film, music, textiles on May 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There are several art events of note in the coming week. Also a look ahead at a basket exhibit in the exquisite Gordon House.
MUSIC
On May 28 at 7:30 pm the WOU Early Music Consort will present a free concert of music of mid to late 17th century England. Composers include Locke and Purcell. The concert will be held [...]
Meet Your Maker [In Eugene] May 17
Posted in Eugene, crafts, textiles on May 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Ok, this isn’t a Salem event, but I’m posting this because my friend Keri Aronson is one of the artisans featured at this Meet Your Maker craft show. She makes cool felted items and kids t-shirts using re-purposed fabric, sweaters and towels that she finds at local thrift stores. The picture at right shows some [...]
Sheep to Shawl Festival at Mission Mill on May 17
Posted in arts festival, music, textiles on May 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Be sure to check out this fantastic and FREE festival of fiber at Mission Mill Museum, this Saturday, May 17 from 10am to 4pm. There will be music (including the New Riders of the Western Range), sheep shearing, goats, rabbits and other fiber-bearing animals, children’s crafts, a plant sale, a heritage expo and more. Local artisans will [...]
