Posts Tagged 'fabric'
Aelfie
Aelfie is a design studio and rug showroom debuting in stores Summer 2013. Their Brooklyn showroom houses antique, vintage and modern rugs. They will even offer rug cleaning and dyeing services, as well as custom and prop services in
Aelfie
Aelfie is a design studio and rug showroom debuting in stores Summer 2013. Their Brooklyn showroom houses antique, vintage and modern rugs. They will even offer rug cleaning and dyeing services, as well as custom and prop services in
Quill Embroidery
This week, while visiting the Smithsonian’s national museum of the American Indian, I came across some examples of embroidery using porcupine quills. Quills are the oldest known form of Native American Embroidery, flourishing until the 18th century when glass
Quill Embroidery
This week, while visiting the Smithsonian’s national museum of the American Indian, I came across some examples of embroidery using porcupine quills. Quills are the oldest known form of Native American Embroidery, flourishing until the 18th century when glass
Artist Residency: Writing Workshop
This week, TAC’s artists in residence explored the importance of writing in an artist’s practice and career. Writing is a key component to communicating to others about works of art, as well as a valuable tool for artists to organize their
Artist Residency: Writing Workshop
This week, TAC’s artists in residence explored the importance of writing in an artist’s practice and career. Writing is a key component to communicating to others about works of art, as well as a valuable tool for artists to organize their
After-school Class Printing + Dyeing
Our Tuesday after-school class have transferred their printing ideas onto acetate. Everyone was delighted by the light box and counting down until their screens were ‘done’. Great fun was had rinsing the screens and seeing the design appear! Can’t wait
After-school Class Printing + Dyeing
Our Tuesday after-school class have transferred their printing ideas onto acetate. Everyone was delighted by the light box and counting down until their screens were ‘done’. Great fun was had rinsing the screens and seeing the design appear! Can’t wait
Teayoun Kim-Kassor at the Textile Arts center
The Textile Arts Center is excited to present the work of artist, Teayoun Kim-Kassor. Currently on view at TAC is the artist’s 2010 installation, Modulations. The installation consists of eight large scale dyed fabric pieces hung from the ceiling. Each of
Teayoun Kim-Kassor at the Textile Arts center
The Textile Arts Center is excited to present the work of artist, Teayoun Kim-Kassor. Currently on view at TAC is the artist’s 2010 installation, Modulations. The installation consists of eight large scale dyed fabric pieces hung from the ceiling. Each of
Artists in Residence: First Round of Critiques
This week at TAC, the artists in residence finished their first round of critiques. In just a short amount of time it is amazing how the artists have already begun to explore whole new directions in their practice. The
Artists in Residence: First Round of Critiques
This week at TAC, the artists in residence finished their first round of critiques. In just a short amount of time it is amazing how the artists have already begun to explore whole new directions in their practice. The
Artists in Residence: Drawing Marathon!
As TAC’s new cycle of Artists in Residence settle down into their new home, the artists participated in a two day ‘drawing marathon’ led by Jordana Martin. Working this past weekend for upwards of seven hours each day, the artists
Artists in Residence: Drawing Marathon!
As TAC’s new cycle of Artists in Residence settle down into their new home, the artists participated in a two day ‘drawing marathon’ led by Jordana Martin. Working this past weekend for upwards of seven hours each day, the artists
DIY Silkscreen Cloth Napkins
Silkscreening is a perfect way to print easily on fabric. Summer is here and picnics have never seemed more appealing to me. Although the basket is already aesthetically perfect and could complete the visual charm of the picnic, it does
DIY Silkscreen Cloth Napkins
Silkscreening is a perfect way to print easily on fabric. Summer is here and picnics have never seemed more appealing to me. Although the basket is already aesthetically perfect and could complete the visual charm of the picnic, it does
Liberty London S/S 2012 fabrics
“Liberty is the chosen resort of the artistic shopper.” -Oscar Wilde Liberty London continually outdoes itself in the fabric and textile department, while always maintaining its British heritage. In a consistent state of infatuation with them, I chose some favourites
Liberty London S/S 2012 fabrics
“Liberty is the chosen resort of the artistic shopper.” -Oscar Wilde Liberty London continually outdoes itself in the fabric and textile department, while always maintaining its British heritage. In a consistent state of infatuation with them, I chose some favourites
Subtitles
A few weeks ago, we were approached by a nice Irish man working for Japanese TV. He was working on a segment that highlighted the “craft wave” in and around NYC and Brooklyn. In particular he was interested in highlighting
Subtitles
A few weeks ago, we were approached by a nice Irish man working for Japanese TV. He was working on a segment that highlighted the “craft wave” in and around NYC and Brooklyn. In particular he was interested in highlighting