Posts Tagged 'mending'
In Defense of Mending
Answers You Don’t Want to Know to Questions You Are Probably Afraid to Ask About the Textile Industry Many of us here in the enlightened city consider ourselves environmentally responsible consumers in more ways than one. Maybe we shop at
In Defense of Mending
Answers You Don’t Want to Know to Questions You Are Probably Afraid to Ask About the Textile Industry Many of us here in the enlightened city consider ourselves environmentally responsible consumers in more ways than one. Maybe we shop at
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
Boro + Sashiko – The Art of Mending
There are some things that I personally think should not be lost to the convenience of low-cost/high-speed consumer production. Most of the fabrics that make up my life (sheets, jeans, jackets, blankets, socks) all get pretty roughed up and, although
Boro + Sashiko – The Art of Mending
There are some things that I personally think should not be lost to the convenience of low-cost/high-speed consumer production. Most of the fabrics that make up my life (sheets, jeans, jackets, blankets, socks) all get pretty roughed up and, although
Bundles of Happiness at Haystack
I like to think I’m lucky. And in fact, most of the times, I really am. Just got back to Brooklyn, after 5 days spent in wonder, awe and truthful joy in Haystack. For those of you who haven’t heard
Bundles of Happiness at Haystack
I like to think I’m lucky. And in fact, most of the times, I really am. Just got back to Brooklyn, after 5 days spent in wonder, awe and truthful joy in Haystack. For those of you who haven’t heard
From Waste to Waste Baskets
We’ve been yearning for a Basketry class at TAC for a while now – basketry experts based in NYC, where are you? And we are also mending, altering and re-purposing enthusiasts. So I couldn’t help falling in love with Cordula
From Waste to Waste Baskets
We’ve been yearning for a Basketry class at TAC for a while now – basketry experts based in NYC, where are you? And we are also mending, altering and re-purposing enthusiasts. So I couldn’t help falling in love with Cordula
Textile Weekend Photo Report
The Textile Arts Center was busy busy this weekend as you know. And despite the weather, it was a lot of fun! For everyone who couldn’t make it, here´s the photo report of the workshops at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Textile Weekend Photo Report
The Textile Arts Center was busy busy this weekend as you know. And despite the weather, it was a lot of fun! For everyone who couldn’t make it, here´s the photo report of the workshops at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Artists Highlight: Louise Bourgeois & Fabric Drawings
I had the chance to see the Louise Bourgeois show at Cheim and Read this weekend and immediately wanted to go home and sew. The show, The Fabric Works, is a selection from one exhibition curated by Germano Celant for
Artists Highlight: Louise Bourgeois & Fabric Drawings
I had the chance to see the Louise Bourgeois show at Cheim and Read this weekend and immediately wanted to go home and sew. The show, The Fabric Works, is a selection from one exhibition curated by Germano Celant for
Mending Streets
The Mending Circle is back tomorrow and I’m looking forward to see what projects Spring will inspire. Maybe some dresses will get shortened? In the meanwhile, I came across other mending project this week. A street mending project. Do you
Mending Streets
The Mending Circle is back tomorrow and I’m looking forward to see what projects Spring will inspire. Maybe some dresses will get shortened? In the meanwhile, I came across other mending project this week. A street mending project. Do you
Make time for mending.. tonight!
I can’t believe how fast time passes! After a super fun and creative Fashion Week Brunch, The Mending Circle is meeting again tonight, from 6.30 – 9PM at the Textile Arts Center. I’m looking forward to new exciting mending projects
Make time for mending.. tonight!
I can’t believe how fast time passes! After a super fun and creative Fashion Week Brunch, The Mending Circle is meeting again tonight, from 6.30 – 9PM at the Textile Arts Center. I’m looking forward to new exciting mending projects
Waiting for Teem and Mary Babcock
Next Friday, March 11, marks the opening of Teem, a collaborative installation by Mary Babcock and Christopher Curtin. A first for Textile Arts Center! Teem superimposes metaphors of water (movement/potentiality), and the sea (the infinite, comfort, danger, aloneness) to evoke
Waiting for Teem and Mary Babcock
Next Friday, March 11, marks the opening of Teem, a collaborative installation by Mary Babcock and Christopher Curtin. A first for Textile Arts Center! Teem superimposes metaphors of water (movement/potentiality), and the sea (the infinite, comfort, danger, aloneness) to evoke