If you have a weaving event you would like to list on this site, please email the information to events@midwestweavers.org for consideration by the MWA Board.
Upcoming Events
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Now - Jan 11, 2009 - Tapestry exhibit at the Figge Art Museum, 225 West Second Street, Davenport, IA 52801, 563.326.7804, www.figgeartmuseum.org.
"Henry Moore's West Dean Tapestries"
"Primarily known for his abstract monumental bronzes, modern mast Henry Moore commissioned 8 tapestries to be woven at the West Dean Tapestry Studio in 1975. The tapestries are interpretations of drawings that originated in the 1940's, inspired by the birth of Moore's only child, Mary. This is the first time the tapestries and their associated drawings have been exhibited in the United States."
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Nov 14-16, 2008 - Minneapolis, MN Show and Sale “Fiber Fair” at the Weavers Guild of MN. Choose from an assortment of handmade items such as scarves, shawls, purses, rugs, placemats, wall hangings, handspun yarn and much, much more! Visit our website www.weaversguildmn.org and click on ‘Upcoming Events’ for more information. 3000 University Avenue, Ste. 110, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (located within the Textile Center). Phone 612-436-0463.
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Jan 16-18, 2009 - Minneapolis, MN Workshop, “Vibrant Rugs” with Mary Zicafoose at the Weavers Guild of MN. Registration Deadline 12/11/08. The workshop focus is on designing, dyeing, weaving and finishing contemporary non-loom controlled tapestries and rugs. Please visit our website www.weaversguildmn.org and click on ‘Classes and Workshops’ for more information and details. 3000 University Avenue, Ste. 110, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (located within the Textile Center). Phone 612-436-0463.
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Feb 13-15, 2009 - Minneapolis, MN Workshop, “Silken Kaleidoscope” with Karen Selk at the Weavers Guild of MN. Through a series of woven samples and color challenges using yarns, we will explore color as it relates to woven fabric. The samples combine silk with a variety of other fibers while investigating different aspects of color and cloth structure. Visit our website www.weaversguildmn.org and click on ‘Classes and Workshops’ for more information and details. 3000 University Avenue, Ste. 110, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (located within the Textile Center). Phone 612-436-0463.
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March 13–15, 2009 - Minneapolis, MN Workshop, "Hand Felted Scarf Bonanza" with Chad Alice Hagen at the Weavers Guild of MN. You will learn three different hand felted scarves – Airy Fairy, Bubble Boa, and Barf. They’re fun, instructive, enlightening, and useful! Please visit our website www.weaversguildmn.org and click on ‘Classes and Workshops’ for more information and details. 3000 University Avenue, Ste. 110, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (located within the Textile Center). Phone 612-436-0463.
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April 18-19, 2009 - Minneapolis, MN Workshop, "Handwovens for Whatever Shape You’re In" with Layna Bentley at the Weavers Guild of MN. This workshop will show ways of visually altering your figure through garment design. Soluntions include optical illusion and color harmonies, plus embellishment ideas and special finishes. Please visit our website www.weaversguildmn.org and click on ‘Classes and Workshops’ for more information and details. 3000 University Avenue, Ste. 110, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (located within the Textile Center). Phone 612-436-0463.
- May 15-16, 2009 - Minneapolis, MN Workshop, "Pulled Warp Techniques/Tapestry" with Susan Iverson at the Weaver Guild of MN. Pulled warp is a technique that may be used in conjunction with tapestry to create shaped tapestries and 3-D forms. Please visit our website www.weaversguildmn.org and click on ‘Classes and Workshops’ for more information and details. 3000 University Avenue, Ste. 110, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (located within the Textile Center). Phone 612-436-0463.