If you subscribe to the new Fiber Art Now magazine, you will find in the Summer 2013 issue an article by Canadian artist Wendy Feldberg, who has written about several ecodyer/printer artists around the world, including myself (arlee barr).
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Showing posts with label Magazine. Show all posts
Thursday, June 13, 2013
better late than never!
If you subscribe to the new Fiber Art Now magazine, you will find in the Summer 2013 issue an article by Canadian artist Wendy Feldberg, who has written about several ecodyer/printer artists around the world, including myself (arlee barr).
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Slim Pickin's....
I think the delayed arrival of spring has affected a lot of us in many ways :) Not too much going on anywhere! That being said, grab a cup of your preferred beverage, and slip into something comfortable for some good reading and viewing.
Take a look at Anni Hunt's new endeavour - instructional videos on Anni Hunt TV. Check out her blog too, while you're at it - she has declared that she will be dealing with the issue of focusing in your work (or not) every Friday. (Anni is a BC SDA member.)
If you are into indigo have a look at this, including 'older posts' - lots of great indigo/shibori images. ("Common Threads", local to BC)
An intriguing website dealing with all aspects of textile/fibre art. (Talking Textiles)
I love this emagazine and it's free. Artizen. Simply sign up for the emailed version and peruse at your own convenience. Each issue is themed monthly and covers a wide variety of professional artists in many media. There is Art Trader too (also free), which may be closing soon, but back issues are still online.
Karen King of Aubusson House is having a giant yarn sale!! Think outside the box if you're not a "needle worker". Yarns can be building blocks for so many techniques and projects.
And a recent "discovery" by Karin Millson in her own words:
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REMINDER: the 3rd Alberta SDA meeting will take place Thursday April 25th at Atlantis Fine Framing and Art, with guest speaker Lisa Grey. RSVP to Karin or myself, and bring a friend. Non members are welcome but will be asked for a small donation. Nibblies are encouraged but not an obligation. Coffee, tea and small snacks are always served for those who have rushed from busy lives to attend :)
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Again, we plead for content! If you have work to share, news about exhibits--yours or other artists, publications or interesting sites. Please share with us and for the blog.
Take a look at Anni Hunt's new endeavour - instructional videos on Anni Hunt TV. Check out her blog too, while you're at it - she has declared that she will be dealing with the issue of focusing in your work (or not) every Friday. (Anni is a BC SDA member.)
If you are into indigo have a look at this, including 'older posts' - lots of great indigo/shibori images. ("Common Threads", local to BC)
An intriguing website dealing with all aspects of textile/fibre art. (Talking Textiles)
I love this emagazine and it's free. Artizen. Simply sign up for the emailed version and peruse at your own convenience. Each issue is themed monthly and covers a wide variety of professional artists in many media. There is Art Trader too (also free), which may be closing soon, but back issues are still online.
Karen King of Aubusson House is having a giant yarn sale!! Think outside the box if you're not a "needle worker". Yarns can be building blocks for so many techniques and projects.
And a recent "discovery" by Karin Millson in her own words:
A wonderful art-materials-for -free location. One can go over to The Calgary Herald building, 215 - 16th Street S.E. , Calgary, Alberta T2E 7P5 and park in the bay (not blocking the gate of course) close to the signage for "Shipping and Receiving", and follow the clear signage to Roll Ends. My advice is to take with you a donation (they don't give change, I gave $5,) and the nice lady will accept your money and take you to a stack of end of rolls.She suggested I pick up 4 rolls for my donation (I only needed 2).
These are useful for rough design, paper patters, wrapping your works for shipping etc etc...
Easy and painless... One need never buy this sort of paper again from art material shops.
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REMINDER: the 3rd Alberta SDA meeting will take place Thursday April 25th at Atlantis Fine Framing and Art, with guest speaker Lisa Grey. RSVP to Karin or myself, and bring a friend. Non members are welcome but will be asked for a small donation. Nibblies are encouraged but not an obligation. Coffee, tea and small snacks are always served for those who have rushed from busy lives to attend :)
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Again, we plead for content! If you have work to share, news about exhibits--yours or other artists, publications or interesting sites. Please share with us and for the blog.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Very pleased to announce....
I (arlee barr)have a 5 page article in the newest issue of Art Quilting Studio Winter 2013, available on the newstands Dec 1st, or by order from their site.
This issue is one of the best i have seen of this magazine and the best i think in a long time from any textile arts publication. I may be a *bit* prejudiced, but even if i weren’t in it i would feel so inspired and "hawt to trot" that my copy would be limp from use :) I highly recommend the other artists and articles as well--much surface design in many forms by several talented names.
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Again, let me remind you that Karin and i are willing and want to publicize you and your work--let us know about your shows, web adventures, publications and news as soon as possible, especially if time sensitive. This blog is for all of us to showcase and share.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Mid-February Newsletter
There is a lot going on...
So here is a mid-month update. I hope this helps you not to miss out on registering for workshops, job applications or putting in a proposal for an exhibition.
Good luck to you all.
Do you know that SDA Alberta has a page on the SDA website too.
Go to the grey menu bar on the SDA home page, put your mouse over "Get Involved" and scroll down the pop up menu to "Meet your area rep" and click it. Scroll down the page that opens till you see "Canada" and Alberta and click on Alberta or adjacent provinces/States to see what is going on in our region.
The folks who are working on the website are making progress, still things to do - and as a newbie and can see some areas of concern, but it is a great resource, so I hope you enjoy surfing it.
Oh, and don't forget the upcoming joint SDA/SAQA conference, Identity , in Philadelphia. I will be sending out updated information directly to SDA Members by email.
Any errors or omissions on this blog are unintentional, please help me get it right... and email me any corrections - I won't take offence, and I will post the corrections.
I try to do a lot well, sometimes I fall short. But it is only by making mistakes that we improve. This is a mantra I like to live by.
Karin
And if you are in Calgary you might want to sign up to receive email updates fronm the ACAD students' blog.
Information from Lyn Pleuger.
To learn more about Modern Batik Art, please go to
So here is a mid-month update. I hope this helps you not to miss out on registering for workshops, job applications or putting in a proposal for an exhibition.
Good luck to you all.
Do you know that SDA Alberta has a page on the SDA website too.
Go to the grey menu bar on the SDA home page, put your mouse over "Get Involved" and scroll down the pop up menu to "Meet your area rep" and click it. Scroll down the page that opens till you see "Canada" and Alberta and click on Alberta or adjacent provinces/States to see what is going on in our region.
The folks who are working on the website are making progress, still things to do - and as a newbie and can see some areas of concern, but it is a great resource, so I hope you enjoy surfing it.
Oh, and don't forget the upcoming joint SDA/SAQA conference, Identity , in Philadelphia. I will be sending out updated information directly to SDA Members by email.
Any errors or omissions on this blog are unintentional, please help me get it right... and email me any corrections - I won't take offence, and I will post the corrections.
I try to do a lot well, sometimes I fall short. But it is only by making mistakes that we improve. This is a mantra I like to live by.
Karin
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Call for entries
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What's going on at College?
Hey check this out: http://fibre.acadnet.ca/
Does your local college have a fibre department? Why not let us know what they are getting up to.And if you are in Calgary you might want to sign up to receive email updates fronm the ACAD students' blog.
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Workshops
Jason Pollen's workshops.
Thanks to everyone - there has been a tremendous response to these workshops. If you are still interested in attending please email me, or comment on the blog, below.
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Information from Lyn Pleuger.
Sheep Creek Weavers Fibre Arts Guild
Millarville Race Track Hall, Alberta
Intermediate - 16th and 17th of May, 2012 $100Beginners 14th and 15th May, 2012 $250
Please note that the Beginners is a prerequisite for the Intermediate and the Intermediate for the AdvancedAdvanced and Masters - 21st and 22nd of May, 2012 $100
and there will be approx. $10 per day student fee for the rental of the facility.
Please Contact Lyn
E-mail: pflueger@telus.net
To learn more about Modern Batik Art, please go to
Modern Batik Art Workshops
www.modernbatikartworkshops.com
Sheep Creek Weavers will host ROBYN SPADY on April 2, 3, 4 2012 for the following workshop:
see spadystudios.comPictures, Piles, Potpourri, and Perplexing Curiosities
| This is a workshop designed for intermediate-to-advanced weavers (and adventure-seeking beginners) that want to learn new weave structures. In this round-robin workshop, participants will expand their knowledge and experience in weave structures they may have heard of but, may not have woven. A surefire weaving adventure and challenging journey of warp and weft. Structures covered include multi-block swivel and bead leno, corduroy, velvet, samitum, corkscrew twills, lampas, and Beiderwand |
This workshop is only offered as a three-day workshop because of the advanced nature of the weave structures covered and the amount of time required to review and weave them.
Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Materials fee: $20.00 per person
The workshop fee will be $125 -$150 (depending on travel costs)
please email Lyn Pflueger (pflueger@telus.net) to enrol, or for further information
Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Materials fee: $20.00 per person
The workshop fee will be $125 -$150 (depending on travel costs)
please email Lyn Pflueger (pflueger@telus.net) to enrol, or for further information
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SDA Member News
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Don't forget you can read the SDA page for BC on the SDA blog, or take a look at Jennifer's BC blog - linked in the right hand side menu bar ( HERE and HERE).
Below are a selection from Jennifer's recent newsletters to BC members. Joe Lewis (Canada) invited SDA to submit a profile to his *fibreQuarterly* on-line magazine for a feature about international textile-focused organizations. Check it out here; several SDA members are profiled. A brief history is included - plus a link to the interview Patricia Malarcher did with Jack Lenor Larsen wherein they discuss how SDA got its name.
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