11-19: PTArts program on Mushroom Dyeing
In keeping with "This Month is Mushroom Month in Mendocino" The Mushroom Dye workshop is full but you might be able to talk yourself into Nancy Denison's Monday Extension - come to PTArts Saturday for the program and check with her. PTArts
Remembering TAP !
In Fall 0f 1976, the Mendocino Art Center launched its Textile Apprenticeship Program, an intensive immersion in the art, craft, and business of textiles. The program thrived until 1991. To observe the 40th Anniversary of the Program’s beginning, the work of
2016 Mendocino County Arts Champion in Education: Pavlos Mayakis
Pavlos Mayakis, 2016 Arts Champion in the Education category, is an instructor at Mendocino College in Fort Bragg, coordinator of the Fiber Arts programs at the Mendocino Art Center, and a board member of Pacific Textile Arts. Besides selling his own art, Pavlos teaches classes in
Oct. 22nd PROGRAM …
Lisa Grey, of NH, will speak on the topic: PAINT, PRINT, STAMP!: Old Dogs, New Tricks. She has been a full time studio artist for 37 years. She has led workshops in multiple dyeing, printmaking, and creative sewing techniques in the
Sept 24th: Program with Carolyn Carleton Browe
Elk studio tour around 2:30 PM Carolyn has shown her handwoven and felt pieced rug work locally and nationally. She has worked from her production studio, Carleton Designs, for the past 36 years. She is currently exploring floor-covering ideas in merino
Indigo Show in the Gallery – August
Linda Hartshorn will give a free talk on Friday August 26th at 7pm and her indigo dye class ORGANIC INDIGO - EASY AS 1,2,3 is Aug. 27-28.
First Friday Event 6-3-16
Come visit the new Gallery show this coming Friday - 5pm STUDENT WORKS from the Mendocino College, Fort Bragg, Textile Classes taught by Adriane Nicolaisen and Pavlos Mayakis.
SATURDAY May 28th !special day!
May 28th 11am: Program Series meeting will be a potluck lunch to celebrate the 20th year of our presence at this address! All are welcome. Gallery will have the History Wall available to view. Also
Program on Natural Dying with Anni Redding
Saturday 4-23-16 PTArts Program will be "Vibrant Rainbows and Earthly Mellows". Social Circle and Show&Tell starts at 10am and program follows at 11. Workshop will begin in the afternoon.
Opportunity … themed pieces needed
THEME: CROSSING THE LINE Pacific Textile Arts in conjunction with Partners Gallery, North Coast Artists Gallery and Edgewater Gallery will participate in this themed show in March. Dates: March 4, 2016 – March 26,2016PTA will hang the show Wednesday March 2, 2016
First Friday … April 1st !
Come by and see the new gallery show - Art Quilts From The Collection Of Sue Arnold. 5 - 8 pm
Special Pgm WED March 23rd 7pm
Free to Pacific Textile Arts Members. All welcome, donations appreciated INTRODUCING SHANNON WEBER & HER WORK WITH UNCOMMON MATERIALS Shannon Weber from Oregon will be the Guest Artist in Residence at the Mendocino Art Center March 14 - April 30, 2016 and will
Jason Collingwood
Jason is giving a workshop March 26-29 on 4-end Blockweave Structures. FREE TALK SAT MARCH 26th at PTArts GUILD MEETING 11am – noon 4-end blockweave (taquete), is an extremely versatile structure for rug weaving. Offering many of the design possibilities that are
First Friday 3-4-16
"CROSSING THE LINE" The theme of our collaborative show with North Coast Artists, Partners, and Edgewater Galleries. Members of each gallery will explore the concept of "line" in their chosen medium. The fiber arts expression will feature the work of local weavers
PTArts Program 2/27
ORIENTAL RUGS will be the subject of the Program Series meeting on Sat., Feb. 27. Meet to Share 10:00 Program 11:00 Oriental rug expert, Rick Sapinski, invites you to bring an easy-to-carry rug for show & tell, along with items he will bring to discuss
Textile History Class #7
Feb. 20 TEXTILE HISTORY Class 1:30-4:30pm Accessory Structures – Stitch, Quilt, etc. If you have not enrolled for the entire class, you may attend an individual class session for $40.
Textile History Class #6
Feb. 13 TEXTILE HISTORY Class 1:30-4:30pm Finishes, Dyes, Dyeing, Printing If you have not enrolled for the entire class, you may attend an individual class session for $40.
Sat. Jan 30th Textile History Class
Textile History Class #4 (1:30 - 4:30pm) will be on NON-WOVENS continued --- after felt and bark --- LINK, LOOP, KNOT,KNIT and BASKETRY
Sat Jan 23 Textile History:
Textile History class (1:30 - 4:30pm) will be on SPINNING; NON-WOVENS: FELT, BARK
class option January 16th
Introduction to Hand Spinning class has been cancelled. Will be rescheduled. Textile History class (1:30 - 4:30pm) will be on FIBERS
Textile History class January 9th – April 9th
14 Saturdays January 9 – April 9, 2016 1:30 – 4:30 pm Tuition: $300 — Individual Session: $40 each January 9th INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILE HISTORY / OVERVIEW FREE, OPEN TO ANYONE To enroll send $50 non-refundable deposit with contact information and class request to: Pacific Textile
PTArts open FIRST FRIDAY !
Come by for the usual treats and liquids and perhaps a few surprises NEW YEARS DAY 5pm and view the new gallery show of book bindings. Also just added for Jan 16-17 -- INTRO to HAND SPINNING with Kathryn Rossum. TEXTILE HISTORY
PTArts Guild Holiday Party Dec19th
The PTArts Guild holds their Holiday PotLuck and members sale from 11am to 2pm in conjunction with the Gallery Holiday Sale. 3rd Saturday spinners are welcome to bring their wheels and work on their projects. Look forward to seeing you
All month – Holiday Sale in Gallery
December Holiday Show/Sale ! Lots to see
Time to sign up for a class or two …
Lolli Jacobsen will begin her fascinating textile history survey, exploring techniques, fibers and geographical areas on Saturday January 9th, with a free introductory class. The class will continue through April 9, every Saturday from 1:30-4:30. Tuition for the series is
MAC News
Check out new page with info from Textile Coordinator at the Mendocino Arts Center - click on page link above
Guild meeting & Economic Op …
Join PTArts Guild meeting: November 21, 2015
Gallery Show – Calligraphy
This exhibition is a selection of practice sheets and finished calligraphic works by the participants in the weekly Calligraphy Study Group led by Judy Detrick The Calligraphy Study Group meets each Thursday afternoon at Pacific Textile Arts and welcomes individuals interested in this art form. Please
PTArts Guild Program Oct 24th
CALLIGRAPHY, with presenter, Judy Detrick 10:00 Meet & Greet 11:00 Program Judy taught calligraphy & Graphic Art at College of the Redwoods for 30 years. Following her Guild presentation, Judy will be giving a Calligraphy Workshop. Sat. Oct. 24, 1:30-4:30 & Sun. 10:30-4:30 Click here for
September = a new Guild year …
September 26th to gather at Pacific Textile Arts for a new Guild year. The program is A Look at EMBROIDERED SAMPLERS
Janice Sullivan-Show winner
Art in the Redwoods Sponsored each August at the Gualala Arts Center The heart of the festival is the Exhibit of Fine Art. Award-winning artwork is selected by the Fine Art Exhibit judges. For those unable to attend the festival, the works
PTArts Gallery: Embroidery
Thread Paintings by Sandra Lindstrom Exquisite Embroidery, Stitchery Treasures Featuring a show and sale of her needlebooks, jewelry boxes,and other lovely surprises!
Karen’s latest “Kid’s Class” results
Karen has held several 6 week classes for the younger crowd. This is an ongoing outreach. This summer it was held in the morning, but when school is in session, it is held after school one day a week.
Guest House Museum Loom
Guest House Weavers and friends, Just wanted to share with you that the museum loom has been moved to a larger room across the hall from the former loom room. Folks coming up the stairs see the loom right away, the
July “First Friday” show IKAT !!
Along with the gallery show which opens tonight at 5:oo pm, there is an IKAT class July 10-12th with Janice Sullivan. Image is her work. Ikat, or Ikkat, is a dyeing technique used to pattern textiles that employs a
Wedge Woven Rugs & Tapestries
SHOW & SALE OF NAVAHO STYLE WEDGE WEAVINGS WOVEN BY LOCAL WEAVERS June 5-30 OPENING FIRST FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 5-8:00 Pacific Textile Arts Gallery There is an amazing amount of information on the Internet
May 24th was last day to see some fabulous textiles from …
Above The Fray Textiles Show and Sale 11am - 3pm ABOVE THE FRAY TRADITIONAL HILLTRIBE ART represent the finest traditional artists who live in hilltribe Laos and Vietnam. From their website: "Our hand-woven silks, cotton and hemp textiles, basketry, jewelry and other arts
Beginning Weaving Class starts soon ….
Pacific Textile Arts is offering a valuable Beginning Weaving class on 4 consecutive Saturdays, starting May 30. The deadline to enroll is May 23, so if you are considering it, please register soon by sending a $50 deposit along with
May 2 Guild Program: Tapestry
The April Guild Meeting is being held after the grand opening of the Tapestry Studio at the Pacific Textile Arts campus GUILD PROGRAM with YAEL & JEAN PIERRE, 10:00 meet to share 11:00 program Free to PTArts Guild members, open to others for a
PTArts has as DYE GARDEN at MCBG
The Garden Committee has secured a plot of land at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Our plot is the one in the middle with the 3 stepping stones. A sign will be installed to publicize it. I believe it is
April 2015 Constant Contact Newsletter
April 2015 Highlights: GUILD PROGRAM MEMBERS TAKE NOTE: The usual meeting date (4th Sat. of the month) changed from April 24 to May 2 Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Tapestry Studio! TAPESTRIES by YAEL LURIE & JEAN PIERRE LAROCHETTE in collaboration with
March 2015 Constant Contact Newsletter
March 2015 Highlights: PLEASE TAKE NOTE!! There will be no RUMMAGE SALE this year. Thank you for your generous support in the past !! Fiber Fair will be held in October. Starts on First Friday 10-2-2014 5-8pm and continues on Saturday 10-3-2015
Larochette Book, The Tree of Lives
Larochette Book, The Tree of Lives Presentation was a huge success. Jackie traveled on the road with Jean Pierre and Yael in their two small motor homes from Fort Bragg to Moscow, Idaho. The book about their lives together was