Our studio talks are informal evenings for Associates and others who are interested in networking, hearing about the work of other artists, and reflecting on issues and ideas related to textile arts. The goal is to promote innovation in the textile arts in Toronto and build our community of interest through networking. A series of Talks will be scheduled throughout the year.
India Flint Lecture
Jun 30 at 6:30 pm, $11
The Textile Museum Internationally renowned natural plant dyer India Flint will give a lecture outlining her unique approach to bioregional dyeing, as well as her practical research into innovative natural dye techniques. She will show images of her dye process and textiles, as well as providing samples for viewing and discussion. India Flint will also lead a hands-on workshop entitled “Mapping Country” at the Contemporary Textile Studio Co-Op.
http://www.textilestudio.ca/event/538
Bhutan-Impressions of the Land of the Thunder Dragon
Andrea McGuire
Friday, Oct. 3, 7 pm, $6
After spending some time exploring and seeking inspiration in this mystical land, artist and writer Andrea Maguire will offer her impressions of the remote and little-known Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan with its distinctive artistic traditions. She evokes Bhutan’s timeless landscape while describing the mountain kingdom’s textile arts and the vibrant cultural context in which these sophisticated fabrics are produced. Andrea focuses on traditional textile production (plant fibre cultivation, spinning, weaving, dyeing, embroidery, paper-making, etc.), as well as a look at how Bhutan stands unique in reviving and adapting these traditions to a modern, globalized world. She provides details on the weaving techniques, fibres, dyes and processes used to produce the country’s stunning textiles, and describes a few of Bhutan’s sustainable development and resource-based initiatives. She will illustrate her talk with photos that she took during her sojourn as well as some of the textiles that she brought back with her.
Read about Bhutan
http://www.textilestudio.ca/writing/237
Past Textile Talks... Nicole Dextras: Ephemeral Art
www.nicoledextras.com
Richelle Sibolboro: Design Aid and the Q'Enco Project in Peru
