June 10 CFA guild meeting

 

On June 10th guild members gathered for the final meeting of this season. We will resume meeting on September 9th. 

Our program focused on viewing the Studio Art Quilt Associates, Oregon Regional Group's trunk show, Common Threads: The Stitches that Unite Us.  Here is a little information about the Oregon Regional group of SAQA:

SAQA is dedicated to promoting the art quilt and the artists who create them. Whether you're an artist, a collector, or enthusiast, we can offer you inspiration and resources to support your passion for art quilts. Join our dynamic creative community and help make the art quilt universally recognized as a fine art medium! 

More information can be found at https://https://www.saqa.com.

For tonight's program, four members gathered at each table, studying 5 of the little 7" by 10" quilts. After viewing each set of 5 quilts, the quilt set was passed to the next table, rotating until all members had viewed all 30 of the quilts. It was fascinating to read the descriptions of the materials and techniques the artists used to create the quilts. The trunk show also included 5 of the SAQA Global Exhibition catalogs containing the work of themed international juried exhibitions. Catalogs of the global exhibitions can be purchased at https://www.saqa.com/online-store

May 17th Workshop by Jane Pearlmutter

 CFA Guild member Jane Pearlmutter presented the first session of a two-part workshop that focused on stitching family stories and memory cloths on vintage textiles. 

Jane showed examples of some of her textile pieces while taking about process, supplies and materials.

Participants study examples of Jane's work

Several inspirational books

Jane brought vintage linens that participants could use.

A quilt showing Jane's stitching

And a close up of one block

May 13th guild meeting

 CFA Guild member Mariana Mace presented a slide presentation of textile treasures of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. She traveled with a local embroidery expert who also works with rural women who are textile entrepreneurs. The tour included meetings and master classes with a broad group of traditional artists and artisans. We were enthralled.

Display of textiles purchased during the trip

Detail of some of the embroidered textiles

Display of some of the garments purchased

Guild members surveying the purchases

Back of coat purchased during the trip that Mariana's daughter is wearing

An outfit Mariana purchased during her trip

April 8 Guild meeting with Karen Miller

 This evening's meeting was presented by guild member Karen Miller. who shared her thirty years of study and practice of katazone. She talked about the history and design of the paper stencils used in this fascinating Japanese craft.  We learned about how the stencils are used to create repeating patterns printed onto yardage. We saw examples of vintage stencils and many of her  delicate and intricate hand cut stencils featuring the theme of our natural world.

The photo below shows an example of a textile printed from a hand cut stencil. Karen talked about how stripes can be used to create amazing visual imagery.

The members had time to examine in close detail stencils and textiles printed from these stencils. It was an awe-inspiring presentation.

Textile Origami Workshop

Guild member Kris Berg taught a textile origami workshop on March 16th. Students learned how to mark and hand stitch fabric to create one of several pleating designs.

Kris' daughter, chef Maggie, served a delicious lunch.

Guild meeting on March 11

 On March 11, guild member Jane Pearlmutter presented our program. She shared her adventures about a recent visit to France, focusing on hand embroidery and shopping the markets for vintage textiles. The group also visited  a small village near the chateau where the 14 members of the group stayed. Then they were off to Versailles and Paris to search out treasures of thread/notions/needlework stores and shopping at one of the flea markets.

Above a photo of some of the needlework workshop participants at the chateau studio. Below, Jane talks to the guild about her adventures.

During Show and Tell, Karen Miller displayed some of her newest Katazome pieces that will be on display at the Portland Japanese Garden, opening on March 29th. 

Guild meeting on February 11

 On February 11th, our program was presented by guild member Jennifer Lommers.

Jennifer shared her inspiration and process in developing the 2024 installation at the Corvallis Arts Center, “Of the Mind.” It included an 8 ft wide mixed media quilt inspired hanging room divider including community contributed elements and materials. Members examined the plaster molds used for paper castings, perused the history of the quilt contributions, and heard about future community projects and installations. 

Creative Valley Info Fair at the Arts Center

 Our Contemporary Fiber Arts Guild has a creative connection with the Arts Center of Corvallis. An event to promote all the Arts Center guilds was held on January 16, 17 and 18th noon to 5 pm. Here  is our exhibit space for this event.

Guild meeting on January 14th

 The guild met on Tuesday, January 14th for a program with guild member Beth Rietveld. Beth has spent time in Japan on several extended trips. She shared stories about her experiences with a Japanese quilt group, fabric shopping, navigating around Tokyo and time spent in Kyoto. We loved every minute of her talk, and Beth encouraged us to travel to Japan for those who have not yet had the experience. 

Below are three quilt panels Beth made as a result of a block exchange she organized with a group of Japanese quilters with the Marys River Quilt Guild.

Beth also discussed the art of wrapping packages with cloth. Furoshiki. She assured us nearly every shape can be wrapped in cloth, from a wine bottle to a round object. We were encouraged to try it - no more wasted paper wrappings

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Thank you Beth!