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May 17 - May 17, 2008

Tantalizing Tales of Scotland's Tartan

The Textile in the Tapestry of History
Guest(s): Tom Laurenson

Tom Laurenson, a native Scotsman and historian will discuss the early history of tartans, their dyes, use and evolution.

Hand weaving with wool will also be demonstrated.

This picture shows Tom with the offical Washington State tartan

Tom Laurenson is a native Scot who grew up in the little town of Nairn, not far from Inverness. In the Scottish Highlands Tom was a teacher and educational advisor for many years. From 2001 to 2005 Tom was living in New York City and worked as an educational advisor for Fordham University. In 2007 he moved to Whidbey Island where he enjoys the climate, social life and giving presentations on the history and culture of Scotland.

Skye Richendrfer, Founder and Executive Director of the Celtic Arts Foundation will begin our program with a display of bagpiping. We appreciate the support of Mr. Richendrfer and the Celtic Arts Foundation.

Don't forget the Skagit Valley Highland Games July 12-13, 2008. You can get further information on the Games and all their events at: www.celticarts.org

TIME: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

DATE: Saturday, May 17, 2008

COST: $10:00 and includes admission to the Museum.

LOCATION: La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, 703 S. 2nd St., La Conner, WA

Seating is limited. Call the Museum to reserve at: 360 466-4288

We look forward to seeing you at the Museum for what surly will be a lively Celtic afternoon!

June 21 - June 21, 2008

A Celebration in Clothing: One Woman's Journey

Guest(s): Anita Luvera Mayer

Anita Mayer will discuss her struggle to understand the creative process, identify inspiration and how she learned to translate those concepts into her life and her clothing.

Anita Luvera Mayer is a weaver and textile artist. Anita conducts workshops and gives lectures throughout the United States and Canada. She is the author of numerous books and her articles appear in major fiber publications.

This presentation is in conjunction with her exhibit, "Creative Clothing: One Woman's Journey" from May 14 through July 13, 2008 at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum.

Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008
Time: 1:00pm with refreshments to follow.
Cost: $5.00, includes admission to the Museum
Location: La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum

Seating is limited. To reserve please call the Museum at 360 466-4288

July 16 - July 16, 2008

Using Japanese Kimono Fabrics

A SPECIAL WORKSHOP IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXHIBITS, PATH TO EDO AND SASHIKO OLD & NEW
Guest(s): Miwako Kimura and Guests

Miwako Kimura, curator of the exhibits "Path to Edo" & "Sashiko Old & New" will share her techniques on how to make beautiful and functional items such as a bag and a variety of accessories, using kimono fabrics.

This workshop is in conjunction with the two exhibits, "Path to Edo" and "Sashiko Old & New." The exhibits will run from July 16 through September 21, 2008.

Please note: Ms. Kimura will give a guided tour of both exhibits at 12:00pm on the opening day. The Kimono Workshop will follow and a sampling of Japanese food will end this perfect day at the Museum.

Please join us for this special workshop on the opening day of these two wonderful exhibits coming from Japan exclusively to the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum.

Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Time: 2:00pm -3:00pm
Location: La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum
Cost: $5.00 also includes admission to the Musuem

Seating is limited. To reserve please call the Museum at 360 466-4288

July 19 - July 19, 2008

Sashiko Stitching Workshops

Beginner and Advanced Class
Guest(s): Kazuko Yoshiura

Please join us at the Museum for a day learning Sashiko stitching from Kazuko Yoshiura, whose works will be shown in the exhibit "Sashiko Old & New" in the Museum's 3rd floor Gallery from July 16 through September 21, 2008.

Sashiko literally means "little stabs" and is a form of decorative reinforcement stitching from Japan. Traditionally it was used to reinforce areas of wear or to repair worn and/or torn places with patches. Today, this running stitch technique is more often used for decorative purposes in quilting and embroidery, and has become an art form to be respected and admired. The white cotton thread used on traditional indigo blue cloth gives sashiko its distinctive appearance. The oldest surviving item of sashiko-stitched clothing is the robe of a Buddhist priest that was donated to a temple in 756 AD.

BEGINNERS WORKSHOP

Project: Make a Tool Bag

Students will learn basic sashiko stitches, traditional patterns and materials.

Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 10:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum
Cost: $30.00. This includes fabric, needle & thread, tracing paper and a pattern, as well as admission to the Museum.

Supplies to bring with you:

* scissors
* 12" ruler
* ball point pen
* 10 straigt pins

Seating is limited. To reserve please call the Museum at 360 466-4288

ADVANCED WORKSHOP

Project: Make s Shoulder Bag
Some knowledge of sashiko or experience as a hand sewer is helpful

Students will learn three types of sashiko stitches, experiment variation of threads and learn Japanese bag making.

Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum
Cost: $30.00. This includes fabric, needle & thread, tracing paper and pattern as well as admission to the Museum.

Supplies to bring with you:

* scissors
* 12" ruler
* ball point pen
* 10 straight pins

Seating is limited. To reserve please call the Museum at 360 466-4288

PLEASE NOTE: You are welcome to sign up for each class. There will be a one-hour lunch break between workshops.

This event is in conjunction with the exhibits "Path to Edo" and "Sashiko Old & New" at the Museum, from July 16 through September 21, 2008.

October 17 - October 17, 2008

Deciding on a Quilting Design

Guest(s): Barbara Shapel

Now that you've made your quilt top, how are you going to quilt it? If you have a few tops in your closet that haven't been finished because you can't decide how to quilt them, this workshop is for you.

Each participant will bring up to three unfinished quilt tops and we will discuss possible quilting designs you can use to enhance the piecing or applique work of your top.

Barbara Shapel has been quilting since the early 1990's. Her unique style and designs have won her many awards at quilt shows around the country. She is represented by art galleries in Portland, Oregon and Boise, Idaho. She has also taught quilting classes at Clark college.

Barbara recently had an exhibit at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum entilted, "Thread Duets - Looking at Quilts from Both Sides." It was a great success and the Museum is lucky to have Barbara return to teach this workshop.

Date: Friday, October 17, 2008
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum
Cost: $15.00, includes admission to the Museum.

Refresments will also be served

Seating is limited. To reserve please call the Museum at 360 466-4288

We hope to see you at the Museum with your quilt tops in hand!

November 15 - November 15, 2008

The World as a Fabric Source for Our Quilts

Guest(s): Reynola Pakusich

Learn about beautiful fabrics from around the world from internationally known quilt artist Reynola Pakusich.

Reynola will share with you how the techniques for using these fabrics, including their similarties and differences between cultures. She will also help you find local sources for the fabrics as well as hints for recognizing traditional versus modern production (hand-made vs. copied fabrics).

The presentation will finish with a tour of Reynola's exhibit, "Traditional Piecing with Ethnic & Hand Designed Fabric" opening September 26 through December 28, 2008 in the 2nd floor galleries of the Museum.

Reynola is a third generation member of a family of quilters who settled in Eastern Washington. She began quilting and teaching for shops and quilds since the 1970's. In addition to having numerous articles and photographs of her quilts published, she has had several one-woman exhibitions.

Her quilts have been exhibited nationally as well as in England, New Zealand and Canada.

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum
Admission $5.00, includes admission to the Musuem

Seating is limited, so please call the Museum to reserve at: 360 466-4288