Fiber Fusion Artists’ Talk Sunday

Feb7 by SDA-WA Blog

Our very successful traveling exhibition, Fiber Fusion, is now at the halfway point. It opened at the Northwind Arts Center in Port Townsend on February 2.

If you haven’t seen it yet, you are in for a treat—a great number of beautiful, intriguing, witty and questioning works in fiber! In neutral to vibrant colors! In all sizes! 2- and 3-D!

As part of the exhibition, you are invited to an artists’ talk and presentation on Sunday, February 12 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Cloth, Shadow, Line by Joyce Wilkerson

Joyce Wilkerson will tell us about her work “Cloth, Shadow, Line,” which pairs a textile fragment with a photograph. Joyce is primarily a weaver, and is also interested in printmaking and photography. In her work, she explores the greater whole created by the dialogue between the media.

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11-13-15 Dinner at La Belle Equipe Smoke Dress by Jeannie McMacken

Jeannie McMacken will introduce us to her ephemeral piece, “11-13-15 Dinner at La Belle Equipe Smoke Dress.” This is Jeannie’s emotional response to the recent terrorist attack in Paris. To express her horror and grief Jeannie experimented with unexpected materials, and presents us with a very moving work.

Zambia by Judith Bird

Judith Bird will describe the making of her piece “Zambia,” which combines two surfaces, one a handwoven and one a silk fabric, both dyed in contemporary interpretations of Japanese shibori techniques.

We look forward to seeing you at the artists’ talk!

SDA-WA Member Activities February 2017

Jan24 by SDA-WA Blog

Schack Art Center Fiber Art Workshops, March 11–April 15

To complement the Fiber Fusion exhibit, Schack is presenting six SDA-WA member workshops from March 11–April 9.

Fiber Fusion: Weave a Mini Tapestry
Lois Gaylord
Discover the fun and creative possibilities of this popular craft, while we learn the basics and create a miniature tapestry. Ages 18 & up, Beginner.
Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Class fees: Members $55, Non-Members $60.

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Textile Painting with Acrylics
Barbara De Pirro
Learn how to transform your textiles simply by using Acrylic paints, mediums and gels. Ages 18 & up, All Levels.
Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Class fees: Members $115, Non-Members $120.

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Modern Batik
Cameron Anne Mason
Learn the ancient art of batik with a modern twist using updated techniques and materials. Ages 16 & up, All Levels.
Friday, March 24, 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Class fees: Members $95, Non-Members $100.

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The Printed Surface: Mark-Making Using Thickened Dye
Cameron Anne Mason
Using fabric as a canvas and thickened dye as a medium, students will make marks with a variety of tools such as stamps, stencils, and silkscreens. Ages 18 & up, All Levels.
Friday, March 31, 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Class fees: Members $110, Non-Members $120.

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Silk Painting Workshop for Beginners
Rebecca Wachtman
A fun introduction to fiber art—painting on silk! The students will learn the basics of how to select silks, get them ready to paint, how to paint, how to set their dyes, and how to mount their artwork. Ages 18 & up, Beginner.
Sunday, April 2, 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Class fees: Members $55, Non-Members $60.

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Wacky Baskets
Danielle Bodine
Create a personalized random weave basket made out of paper strips. Strips are colored and stamped and then woven into baskets. Ages 6 & up, All Levels.
Sunday, April 9, 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Class fees: Members $25, Non-Members $30.

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Random Weave Baskets
Danielle Bodine
Create a unique, personalized basket embellished with natural materials. You will learn to construct a vessel out of flat reed using a random weave basketry technique in this fun, creative workshop. Ages 6 & up, All Levels.
Sunday, April 9, 3 p.m.–5 p.m.
Class fees: Members $25, Non-Members $30.

FibeRevolution at the Port Angeles Fine Art Center, September 16–November 15

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The SDA North Peninsula group has been accepted for a non-juried show in the fall at the Port Angeles Fine Art Center, September 16–November 15. Opening reception, September 16, 5–7 p.m.

If you are a member of SDA-NP, you are invited to submit new work. All work should not have been shown before on the Peninsula or in our group area (such as Bainbridge Island). The Center can mount work from ceilings, beams, ledges and even outdoors. There will be three Viewer’s Choice cash awards. Work must be for sale. The gallery retains a 40% commission.

There will be an opening reception presentation, and opportunities for lectures and workshops during the exhibition to show fiber art’s breadth and depth. Let’s show what the evolution/revolution of fiber looks like!

More information to come. http://www.pafac.org

Inward Journey, Search for Self, February 5–March 31

Lois Gaylord’s solo show, “Inward Journey, Search for Self” will be at the University Friends Meeting & Friends Center from February 5–March 31. Opening reception, Sunday, February 5, 1–3 p.m. University Friends Meeting & Friends Center, 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105. https://www.facebook.com/events/735555793260230/

Swedish Club Weaving Classes, February 7–24

Lois Gaylord will be teaching weaving at the Swedish Club from February 7–24.

Beginning Weaving
Series of four classes. Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28. 2–4 p.m.
No experience necessary. Learn the basics of working on a loom, from yarn to finished cloth. Use the Club’s looms. Blue card members $89; non-members $112.

Basic Tapestry & Two-Harness Weaving
Series of four classes. Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28. 6:30–8:30 p.m.
No experience necessary. Use the Club’s looms, or bring your own tapestry or rigid heddle loom. Blue card members $89; non-members $112.

To enroll, download a registration form or call the Swedish Club at 206-283-1090. The Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 http://swedishclubnw.org/

Hungarian Felt Tours 2017

Jan18 by SDA-WA Blog

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SDA member Flora Carlile-Kovacs is offering two Hungarian felt tours in 2017, after the success among her students of her 2016 Hungarian felt tour!

Chain Bridge. Photo by Wilfredo R. Rodrigez.

The Folk Craft School in Nádudvar

Hotel Gellért. Photo by Lezsakj.

Royal Castle of Gödöllő. Photo by Péter Lóránd.

Prefelt Pillows with Gabriella Kovács

3D Home Decor with Márti Csille

Bottle Warmer with Mihály Vetró

Jewelry with Judit Tóth-Pócs

East Hungary Felt Tour
(April 20–May 1)
12 days

Five days of workshops with the best Hungarian felt masters:
Bottle Holder with Nomadic Design with Mihály Vetró
Pillow with Prefelt Technique with Gabriella Kovács
3D Felted Home Decor with Márti Csille
Felted Jewelry with Judit Pócs
Fifth-generation hatmaker Gyula Mihalkó shows his centuries-old processes in Balmazújváros
Mihály Vetró presents a slide show and lecture on his field trips to nomadic feltmaker tribes
Tour the unique Folk Craft School of Nádudvar
Visit the Royal Castle and the outstanding Art Nouveau exhibition of Gödöllő
Discover the treasures of Budapest and its contemporary craft markets
Experience a Turkish bath

Master Hatmaker Gyula Mihalkó

Woven Bag with Vanda Róbert

Győr downtown. Photo by Namesti VitVit.

Veszprém, Castle gate. Photo by Wikicommons.

Tihany. Photo by Lohen11.

Gellért Bath. Photo by Tamas Tahler.

Festetics Castle. Photo by Mykee78.

Castle Hill. Photo by Adam Johns, PhD.

West Hungary Felt Tour
(May 3–14)
12 days

Five days of workshops with two internationally recognized felt masters:
Sculptural Hat with Judit Pócs
Woven Felt Bag with Vanda Róbert
Visit the old towns of Tata, Győr and Veszprém
Visit the 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Arch Abbey
See a guided tour of the Festetics Castle of Keszthely
Discover the treasures of Budapest and its contemporary craft markets
Experience a Turkish bath

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Born in Hungary, Flora Carlile-Kovacs is a felt designer and instructor who teaches felt workshops at the Pacific Northwest Art School on Whidbey Island. She has been selling her work at the Iparos Gallery in Prague since 2005. Her studio is part of the West Seattle Art Walk.

Cost, each tour: $2,550 (not including airfare)
For more info and registration, contact Flora at:
carlile.kovacs@gmail.com
http://www.floranemez.eu

Call for Art for the Schack Art Center!

Jan8 by SDA-WA Blog

The final push for Fiber Fusion is upon us! The Prospectus and Entry Form for Schack regional entries is now live here. Current SDA members who reside on Whidbey Island or along the I-5 corridor from Blaine to south of Olympia may submit entries for this show. (This includes members in the North Sound, Whidbey Island, Seattle, and South Sound groups. If you are not sure If you live in that area, please email event.surfacedesignwa@gmail.com.) Up to three wall, free-standing or pedestal pieces can be entered. No width limitations for wall or free-standing pieces; pieces must be 6 feet high or under. The maximum pedestal base is 2 feet. You will have until Thursday, February 2 to enter your pieces. You will be notified by February 16 of acceptance into the show. Pieces are due at the Schack by February 27. The show runs from March 9 through April 15. The opening reception, which has a reputation of being a happening event, will be Thursday, March 9 from 5-8.

PS: We recently found this Fiber Fusion article, entitled Fiber Fusion Travelling Exhibition on “Inspirational,” a UK contemporary art blog that promotes established and emerging artists edited by John Hopper.

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SDA-WA Member Activities January

Dec29 by SDA-WA Blog

Maura Donegan‘s piece “Wander” in the VALA Art Center Fiber Fusion show received the most votes for the People’s Choice award. Maura will receive a $50 gift certificate donated by Blick Materials, a sponsor for the show. Congratulations, Maura!

“Wander” by Maura Donegan. Photographer: Crystal Edwards.

SDA Washington’s Working Group, a five-month support group that uses Artists U materials “to build sustainable lives,” has reached the halfway point. Through the working group, artists develop their own strategic plan and learn useful information in reaching their goals. There are four members in the group: SDA artists Arisa Brown, Faith Hagenhofer, Francesca Penchant and Rebecca Wachtman.

Artists U supplies its working groups with the book Making Your Life As an Artist, a workbook, videos, and a curriculum. So far, feedback about the working group has been positive. Francesca says that she likes that “the curriculum and materials are all set up for you and totally free, so it’s easy to do your own group.” Faith says, “I was actually really impressed by some of the simple messages from the book and the reinforcing videos.” She likes getting “the affirmation for project management skills that being an artist has developed in me,” and how Artists U “really parses the steps I need to take to reach toward any goals I may have.” According to Rebecca, “I strongly suggest joining a group if you have the chance!” If you are interested in starting an Artists U group, see http://www.artistsu.org/working.

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Christina Fairley Erickson is conducting a Dye and Embroider Mini-Workshop at Redmond Senior Center on Wednesday, January 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Fiber Fusion show. See how you can dye silk fabric in minutes, and then try your hand at some simple embroidery stitches to make a small hand-dyed felt and silk composition. All supplies included in a $5 supply fee payable to Christina. Christina is an award-winning fiber and mixed media artist. Her pieces feature both hand and machine embroidery, as well as hand-dyed and painted fabric. Register by calling 425.556.2300. For more information about the class, see a recent student’s blog post https://ksimonwriterblog.wordpress.com/2016/12/19/fiber-fusion-workshop/ or email event.surfacedesignwa@gmail.com.

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Cynthia Stenz has a solo show at Social Fabric Gallery & Boutique, 1302 Commercial Street in Bellingham, WA through December. See http://www.socialfabricart.com/cynthia-stentz-art-show.html

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Cameron Anne Mason was selected as the feature artist for the Chateau Ste Michelle Winery 2013 Meritage Artist Series wine. She shares this recognition with Dale Chihuly, as well as other distinguished artists. See Chateau Ste Michelle video featuring Cameron here https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=PI7uPedhTrg and Cameron’s blog post http://www.surfacedesign.org/cheers-to-fiber-art/. Cameron is represented by the Foster/White Gallery in Seattle.

“Folio One” by Cameron Anne Mason

To find a meeting, see https://surfacedesignwa.com/meetings/.

SDA-WA Member Activities – Updates For November 2016

Dec2 by SDA-WA Blog

Here are our member activities for November 2016:

Deborah Ann, fiber artist extraordinaire and SDA South Central member, has a show at K Brewer Gallery/Salon 10 N 1st St, Selah, WA. Show runs through December 23rd. More information at https://www.facebook.com/surfacedesignwa/photos/pb.329290557097853.-2207520000.1480609440./1536379186388978/?type=3&theater

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Mary Ashton’s studio is a stop on the NEAT (North End Art Tour) this weekend, December 2nd, 4 – 8 p.m., December 3rd and 4th, 10 – 5. See http://www.neatseattle.com for more information.

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Gay Jensen invites SDA members and their friends to her Annual Holiday Show and Sale (with artist Paul Lewing and jewelry artist Kathy Dannerbeck), December 3rd and 4th, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., at Paul Lewing’s Studio, 105 N. 200th Street, Shoreline, WA, 98133.

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Cathy Wier and Pat Herkel of the North Peninsula SDA group are showing and selling woven scarves and beaded pins. Come see these talented artists’ work. December 10th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 900 Maple St, Pt Townsend, WA.

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LOCAL SDA MEETINGS

Eastside – Meetings are the third Sunday of the month. Email Crystal Edwards crystal.a.edwards@gmail.com for more information.

North Central (Wenatchee, Manson, Leavenworth area) – Email gwarner@nwi.net for more information.

North Peninsula – Meetings are the second Wednesday of the month. Email Pat Herkal spherkal@gmail.com for more information.

North Sound (Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and island counties) – Fourth Monday of the month.

Seattle – Meetings will rotate from Wednesday daytime to Saturday morning to Wednesday evening. Email Terry Berg tlbartography@yahoo.com or Debbie Eliasen deliasen@gmail.com for more information.

South Central Surface Design Group – Email Vicki Gerton vgerton@gmail.com for more information.

South Sound – Email Faith Hagenhofer faithkeh@hotmail.com for more information.

Whidbey Island – Email Debra Calkins dcalkins@whidbey.com for more information.

Fiber Fusion and SDA
Fiber Fusion Exhibition: SDAFiberFusionShow.org
Surface Design Washington: SurfaceDesignWA.com
Facebook.com/SurfaceDesignWA
Instagram.com/SDAWashington
Twitter.com/SurfaceDesignwa

Surface Design National and International
Website: SurfaceDesign.org
Facebook.com/SurfaceDesign
Instagram.com/surface_design
Twitter.com/surface_design

New Fiber Fusion Opportunity!

Oct28 by SDA-WA Blog

Greetings!

As we are preparing for the opening of “Fiber Fusion” at VALA in a few weeks, we are also thinking ahead to the spring.

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We are seeking proposals from SDA members who would like to teach a class or workshop or even a presentation of your art process during “Fiber Fusion” shows at the Schack Art Center in Everett and also at Northwind Arts Center in Port Townsend.

Suggestions we’ve heard are gelli printing, monoprinting, thermofax, felting, dyeing, silk painting, book making, basketry, collage. We would like to provide classes for novice to advanced level and youth through adults.

There are wet and dry facilities, large rooms with tables and electrical outlets, so the possibilities are endless.

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Proposals for the Schack Art Center should go to:
http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/BMmIUWfCZV2YL0f1zdprF2

PLEASE NOTE—The deadline has been extended for “Fiber Fusion” class proposals, even though their website says they were due October 14.

Please let us know that you have applied by emailing:
event.surfacedesignwa@gmail.com

More information about classes in Port Townsend will be forthcoming.

Deadline for teacher proposals for Schack Art Center is November 20, 2016.

For full information on writing a proposal go to:
https://surfacedesignwa.com/2016/03/10/teacher-proposals-needed-for-fiber-fusion-show/

Fiber Fusion Traveling Exhibition News October 2016

Oct24 by SDA-WA Blog

Fiber Fusion Traveling Exhibition News

Traveling exhibition show dates:

Vala Art Center, Redmond, November 10, 2016- January 13, 2017

Northwind Arts Center, Pt Townsend, February 2-26, 2017

Schack Art Center, Everett, March 9-April 15, 2017

Regional Shows:

VALA Art Center

VALA has moved to a new, larger space! They are still in the Redmond town square amidst all the shopping action, but now in a beautiful exhibition space. While the move came in the middle of our planning, the outcome is that we will be able to display many pieces that we thought might be too large for the old space, so there will be no limitation on the size of pieces for the regional show! Eastside SDA members will have additional time to enter other pieces larger than the original 12 by 12” restriction — we have extended the entry deadline until 10/29/16. Eastside SDA artists who live or work in the Eastside area (Renton, Fall City, North Bend, Redmond, Newcastle, Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Woodinville, Carnation, Medina, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Snoqualmie or Bothell) are qualified to submit.

All entries will be reviewed and acceptance sent out no later than Tuesday November 1. The pieces need to arrive at VALA by mail Friday Nov 4-Sat Nov 5, or drop off on Sunday Nov 6 between 10 and 2. Requests for dropping off earlier at Christina’s home in Bellevue possible, just send us an email with your phone number and we’ll be in touch. Fill out your entry at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTuzXhiOCIh8cjjrdYp6Is3ihHmWIx5UDsXsPcdchAim7Iug/viewform?c=0&w=1 . New submissions can supersede prior submission – just note on the form!

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The regional component of the Fiber Fusion exhibition will happen at the Pt Townsend Public Library.

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The regional show will likely run from February through April, 2017. We are hoping to sponsor workshops, classes and presentations by SDA members. SDA members who live in the Kitsap or Olympic Peninsula area are qualified to enter. Stay tuned for more information about a theme, allowable size for entries, and entry deadlines. If you would like to be involved with the planning for this show please email Susanne Scott infotectives@gmail.com or Barbara Houshmand barbarahoushmand@gmail.com or attend a monthly SDA meeting on the second Wednesday.

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We also have good news about the Schack Art Center where space abounds! There will be no size limit on size of pieces submitted for the regional component of the show! There is an especially large free-standing and pedestal space on the main floor. The only size limitation is no new submission of light-weight hanging pieces that might activate the motion detection system. SDA members who live in Seattle, North Sound, Whidbey Island and South Sound areas are eligible to enter. Schack also has wonderful workshop space for wet dyeing, printing, and presentations. Prospectus will be forthcoming.

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For more information about SDA Washington:

Fiber Fusion Exhibition– SDAFiberFusionShow.org

Surface Design Washington—SurfaceDesignWA.com

Facebook.com/SurfaceDesignWA

Instagram.com/SDAWashington

Twitter.com/SurfaceDesignwa

New SDA-WA Working Group Forming

Oct16 by SDA-WA Blog

New Meeting!

SDA Artists’ Working Group

Saturday, Nov 12, 11am–1pm

 Capitol Hill Library

425 Harvard Ave E Seattle WA 98102

SDA is hosting an Artists U* working group meeting, open to all members! The purpose is to build sustainable lives as artists by clarifying and accomplishing goals. This is a five-month subgroup of the Seattle SDA group, and will not substitute for the regular Seattle SDA meetings.

A working group is 4–15 artists who do Artists U assignments and then meet to discuss. Members make four key documents: a plan, a mission statement, a personal budget and a calendar. The SDA working group will meet for two hours on the second Saturday of the month for five months, starting in November. Meetings are free.

For more info or to RSVP:

Francesca Penchant, sdaworkinggroup@gmail.com

Francesca will also be at the next SDA meeting at Delridge Library on Oct 19.

*Artists U is a non-profit that developed the working group curriculum based on its book Making Your Life as an Artist. Materials include the Making Your Life as an Artist book, workbook and six-page working group curriculum. To learn more and for free downloads: http://www.artistsu.org/working.

Member Opportunities and Activities October 2016

Oct8 by SDA-WA Blog

Hi SDA-WA! We have a lot of wonderful opportunities and activities taking place. We invite you to take a look – there is a lot of interesting things to peak your interest!!

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VALA Fiber Fusion Exhibition—Redmond Festival of Lights Art Sale

We are looking for an WA SDA member(s) to organize and run a holiday sale at the VALA Art Center in conjunction with the Fiber Fusion exhibition and Redmond’s biggest yearly event- Redmond Lights on December 3. Organizer(s) will receive a share in commission on sales. Smaller pieces (under $20-$80) are recommended. Please let us know if you are interested at event.surfacedesignwa@gmail.com. The deadline for response is October 9th. More information here https://surfacedesignwa.com/2016/09/30/wa-sda-holiday-sale-opportunity/)

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SDA Summer Intensive in Portland, OR August 3-6, 2017

Washington State SDA Members have been invited to volunteer for committees to plan the 2017 SDA Intensive at the Oregon College of Arts and Crafts in Portland, OR, August 3-6, 2017. If you are interested in being part of one of these committees which include Key Note Speaker Strategy Group, Breakout Sessions Strategy Group, Events, Marketing Assistance, Exhibitions, and others, please write to me at bjmatthews76@comcast.net or you can contact Danielle Kelly sdadmkelly@gmail.com or Astrid Bennett ahbennettsda@gmail.com directly. It will be so exciting to have the conference here in our own backyard. The event is being held in collaboration with the Oregon College of Arts and Crafts in Portland. More information here http://www.surfacedesign.org/events-exhibits/conferences/

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Surface Speculation

Third annual show of art by the members of the Eastside SDA area curated by SDA Eastside leader, Crystal Edwards.

The show is from October 1-31. Meet the Artist and SDA Meeting on Sunday, October 16^th, 2:00pm until 5:00pm. An open discussion with artist and guests about the artwork and its creation. Located at the Vision 5 North Gallery, 8525 163RD CT NE, Redmond, WA 98052. https://www.facebook.com/events/1115559445218214/

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Paper Translations

A show at the Kirkland Art Center curated by SDA Member Mary Ashton featuring five SDA WA members— Dona Anderson, Mary Ashton, Danielle Bodine, Zia Gipson, Lois James, Dorothy McGuinness, Jean-Marie Tarascio and Sande Wascher-James http://www.kirklandartscenter.org/eo/events/paper-translations/

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The Unfortunate Life of Miss Irene B – Merit Winner. By Jeannie McMacken

Northwind Arts Center

Four members of SDA-WA North Peninsula Chapter—Jeannie McMacken (Merit Winner!), Cathie Wier, Pat Herkal and Cheri Kopp— were juried into the October “Poem Inspired” show at Northwind Arts Center in Port Townsend. More information here https://surfacedesignwa.com/2016/10/01/member-activities-september-2016/

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Roberta Nelson had three pieces showing at the Arts of the Terrace Mountlake Terrace Juried Exhibiton September 24 – October 9, 2016. Her piece Adaptations #2 won third place in the Artisans category. http://www.cityofmlt.com/1761/Arts-of-the-Terrace-Juried-Art-Show

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Lanny Bergner was juried into the Bellevue Art Museum Bienniel show, “Metalmorphosis”. More information here http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/bam_biennial_2016.html

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Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry completed Garden Party #2 on September 24. You can see the whole story and lots of close-up images at
http://www.bryerpatch.com/images/quiltrecords/GardenParty2/GardenParty2.html

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Gary Gillespie won Best in the Show for the Inspired by Fort Nisqually Art Show in Tacoma. The honor comes with a $300 prize. http://gjgillespieartist.blogspot.com/p/two-native-american

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Lois Gaylord October 27 – 29: Seattle Weavers’ Guild Annual Show and Sale, Nov. 5th: 6th Annual Kadima Judaica and More Gift Sale. November 19 and 20th: Oddmall Emporium of the Weird (booth #92)

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Inside SDA email news from SDA http://us10.campaign-archive2.com/?u=77b5b97df3c2d1ddc42c89093&id=26d20e3ff4&e=5697d8423c

Exhibition in Print Deadline Extended to October 15^th. Surface Design Association proudly presents its first annual Exhibition In Print (EIP), dedicating the Winter 2016 issue of the Surface Design Journal to showcasing the finest in fiber and textile media arts. Jurors are Marci Rae McDade (Editor, Surface Design Journal) and Mark Newport (Head of Fibers, Cranbrook Academy of Art). Deadline for entry has been extended to October 15, 2016. Entry fee $20 for SDA Members, $45 for Non-Members. Open to all artists working in, or inspired by, fiber arts. Apply to the SDA Inaugural Exhibition in Print at the Call for Entry: Click Here https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=3620 Information can also be found on the main website: Click Here. http://www.surfacedesign.org/events-exhibits/exhibits/

BC SDA Events and News http://surfacedesignbc.org/newsletters/Creative-Connections-September-2016-Final.pdf?utm_source=Newsletter+ONLY&utm_campaign=f3b07cd92d-September+Newsletter+Secondary&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4756131398-f3b07cd92d-210131777

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Other Community Events

Call for Artists for the 7th annual Port Townsend Wearable Art Show scheduled for May 13, 2017. Our application can be found here www.ptwearableart.com. The application deadline is Dec 12.

Pacific NW Art School —30^th Aniversary Party, November 5^th. https://pacificnorthwestartschool.org/events/

Gail Harker classes http://www.gailcreativestudies.com/

Friends of Asian Art — October 7: Private FA³Kyoto Arts & Antique Tour/Talk,Kyoko Maeda and Jay Gregg have been wholesaling Japanese antiques for approximately 25 years. Based in Kyoto, Seattle is their only port of call inthe U.S. More Information here http://friendsofasianart.org/calendar.html

Seattle Art Museum–Yves Saint Laurent, “The Perfection of Style”, October 11-January 8, 2017 http://seattleartmuseum.org/

Bellevue Art Museum—BAM Biennial 2016: Metalmorphosis. September 2, 2016 – February 5, 2017

More information here. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/bam_biennial_2016.html

Artist Trust 30^th Birthday party http://www.strangertickets.com/events/36329728/artist-trust-30th-birthday-party

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WA Regional SDA Meetings

Eastside—Saturday, October 1^st opening reception of “Surface Speculations”, Eastside SDA’s 3^rd annual show at Vision 5 North Gallery, Sunday, October 16^th 2-5PM meet the artists and meeting at Vision 5 North Gallery, 8525 163RD CT NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

North Central (Wenatchee, Manson, Leavenworth area) –For more information, please email Geraldine at gwarner@nwi.net

North Peninsula (Jefferson, Clallam, and Kitsap Counties)– SDA-NP meeting: Wednesday, October 12 at the Port Angeles Library, Coffey Room, beginning at 3 pm. We’ll discuss upcoming shows/possibilities (including the Veterans’ Show at the Library) and have info about Fiber Fusion local opportunities. For more information: jeannie@blueheartstudio.com.

North Sound (Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Island Counties)—Fourth Monday of the month, Monday, October 24^th at Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts,12636 Chilberg Rd.,Mt. Vernon, WA 9827. Meeting start time 6:30 p.m.

South Central WA Surface Design Group: We will meet at the home of our newest member, Deborah Ann on October 12, 10 am (9:45 for coffee and conversation). Deborah Ann lives at 310 Locust Ave, Yakima 98901. The topic will be show and tell, seeing Deborah Ann’s studio, foiling and a design exercise. Email Vicki Gerton (vgerton@gmail.com) for directions and what to bring.

Seattle—October 19^th from 11AM-1PM at the Delridge Seattle Library. The theme is what inspires our art. Roberta Nelson will provide an exercise from Jane Dunnewold’s book, Creative Strength Training.

South Sound – Meets quarterly, next meeting in January, 2017. More information to follow. Please contact Faith Hagenhofer faithkeh@hotmail.com.

Whidbey Island — please contact Debra Calkins dcalkins@whidbey.com for more information.

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More Information about the Fiber Fusion traveling exhibition and SDA in general.

Surface Design Washington

Fiber Fusion Exhibition– SDAFiberFusionShow.org

Surface Design Washington—SurfaceDesignWA.com

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Surface Design National and International

Website–SurfaceDesign.org

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Surface Design Association–Washington

Surface Design Association – Washington

Fiber Fusion Artists’ Talk Sunday

SDA-WA Member Activities February 2017

Schack Art Center Fiber Art Workshops, March 11–April 15

Hungarian Felt Tours 2017

Call for Art for the Schack Art Center!

SDA-WA Member Activities January

SDA-WA Member Activities – Updates For November 2016

New Fiber Fusion Opportunity!

Fiber Fusion Traveling Exhibition News October 2016

Fiber Fusion Traveling Exhibition News

Traveling exhibition show dates:

Vala Art Center, Redmond, November 10, 2016- January 13, 2017

Northwind Arts Center, Pt Townsend, February 2-26, 2017