SACRAMENTO CENTER FOR THE TEXTILE ARTS · silk painting, dyeing and felt making. Her recent focus...
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SACRAMENTO CENTER FOR THE TEXTILE ARTS MAY/JUNE 2017 What’s Inside Upcoming Events 2 Membership Application 3 Volunteer Positions Open 4 Board Meeting Recap 4 SCTA News 4 World of Textiles 5 Local & Regional Events 6–7 Special Interest Groups 8 Dates to Remember 9 May Lecture: Keith Smith on Batik Continued next page 2017 Members’ Spring Social by Yvonne Warren, Chairperson On May 3, 2017, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Keith Smith will present the lecture and slide show, “Batik History and Techniques,” followed by group question and answer session. Keith will introduce the definition, tools and techniques of batik, as well as the traditional and contemporary batik arts of Asia, Africa and America, and local batik artists. He also will discuss and show samples of tjap batik, and suggest how to get started with batik. Keith loves to use the old, traditional techniques and tools of Indonesian batik to create modern and almost abstract effects. He became enthralled with the use of wax and the Indonesian batik copper printing blocks The SCTA Board requests your presence at our first Members’ Spring Social at 3:00 pm following the 1:00 pm lecture by batik artist Keith Smith. We hope you will be able to attend the Social on May 3rd, and get to visit and learn more about your fellow SCTA members. We’re looking forward to a fun event. Please bring your favorite salad ingredient or a prepared salad to add to the salad bar. SCTA will provide greens, plates and beverages. We will be enjoying an afternoon of textile sharing too. Do you have a favorite technique? Have you made something awesome? Bring that along. Come meet and greet your fellow textile artists. We are excited to share this afternoon with you! Shepard Garden and Art Center May 3, 2017, 3:00 to 6:00 pm Any questions? Contact Yvonne at [email protected]
Transcript of SACRAMENTO CENTER FOR THE TEXTILE ARTS · silk painting, dyeing and felt making. Her recent focus...
SACRAMENTO CENTERFOR THE TEXTILE ARTS
MAYJUNE 2017
Whatrsquos Inside
Upcoming Events 2
Membership Application 3
Volunteer Positions Open 4
Board Meeting Recap 4
SCTA News 4
World of Textiles 5
Local amp Regional Events 6ndash7
Special Interest Groups 8
Dates to Remember 9
May Lecture Keith Smith on Batik
Continued next page
2017 Membersrsquo Spring Socialby Yvonne Warren Chairperson
On May 3 2017 from 100 pm to 230 pm Keith Smith will present the lecture and slide show ldquoBatik History and Techniquesrdquo followed by group question and answer session
Keith will introduce the definition tools and techniques of batik as well as the traditional and contemporary batik arts of Asia Africa and America and local batik artists He also will discuss and show samples of tjap batik and suggest how to get started with batikKeith loves to use the old traditional techniques and
tools of Indonesian batik to create modern and almost abstract effects He became enthralled with the use of wax and the Indonesian batik copper printing blocks
The SCTA Board requests your presence at our first Membersrsquo Spring Social at 300 pm following the 100 pm lecture by batik artist Keith Smith We hope you will be able to attend the Social on May 3rd and get to visit and learn more about your fellow SCTA members Wersquore looking forward to a fun event Please bring your favorite salad ingredient or a prepared salad to add to the salad bar SCTA will provide greens plates and beverages
We will be enjoying an afternoon of textile sharing too Do you have a favorite technique Have you made something awesome Bring that alongCome meet and greet your fellow textile artists We are excited to share this afternoon with you
Shepard Garden and Art CenterMay 3 2017 300 to 600 pm
Any questions Contact Yvonne at scta1979gmailcom
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May Program continued from page 1
SUMMER WORKSHOP Botanical Printing on Cellulose FibersJune 10 amp 11 2017 8 amndash4 pm
Merridee Joan Smith will follow up her very popular September 2016 workshop Botanical Printing on Wool and Silk with a two-day workshop Botanical Printing on Cellulose Fibers Lovely botanical prints can be produced on cellulose fibers such as cotton rayon and linen using plant materials found growing in our forests and back yards This is a fascinating process with much exciting current innovation Cellulose fibers are not
as receptive to printing with natural materials as are protein (wool and silk) fibers therefore additional preparation steps must be taken to obtain good results The instructor will discuss fabric preparation and the use of mordants to get the prints to strongly adhere to the fabric Participants
will learn how to place the botanical materials on the fabric roll and tie them into bundles and steam or simmer the bundles We will all then have the pleasure of opening them and seeing the magic Students will have the opportunity to practice the
techniques experiment with different fabrics and plant materials and document results thus creating the start of a notebook for future reference They will print scarves then other items of their choice perhaps fabric yardage a cotton shirt or an item from a thrift shop Our goal is to create stunning botanical prints with beautiful color subtleties and patterns
Merridee Smith is a chemist who is also enthralled with fiber plants and art These combined interests have resulted in a second career in fiber arts ndash silk painting dyeing and felt making Her recent focus on natural printing and dyeing uses the materials around us (and a little chemistry) to create beautiful cloth
Workshop registration is $130 for SCTA and SWSG members and $160 for non-members A $30 Materials Fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class This workshop filled up fast but one or two spaces can still be addedTo register for this workshop Use our January
February newsletterrsquos registration form or mail your name email phone number membership status and registration fee along with the workshop name to
SCTA Program Chair619 39th Street
Sacramento CA 95816
known as lsquotjapsrsquo at the World Batik Conference held at the Massachusetts College of Art in 2005 There he met Indonesian batik artists Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam from whom he subsequently took a tjap batik class and in 2015 spent a month honing his technique in their studio in Yogyakarta Indonesia
You can find his work at the Old Town Gallery in Auburn California Smith and his wife textile artist Merridee Joan Smith will be participating in Placer Arts Studio Tour November 10ndash12 2017
A memorial service for SCTA founder Frances Taylor will be held on Saturday May 27th from 1ndash4 pm The service has been moved from the Quaker Friends Meeting House to the Unitarian Universalist Society (located at 2425 Sierra Boulevard in Sacramento) to allow more people to attend For further information contact Billie Hamilton at 916451-7614
Editorrsquos Note In the last issue we mistakenly wrote that Frances Taylor was the last surviving founder of SCTA We just received a notice from our friends at SWSG about the recent passing of Chris Schulz one of the other four women who got SCTA off the ground Like her friend Frances Chris was also a weaver She co-authored The Handbook of Timesaving Tables for Weavers Spinners and Dyers She was inducted into SWSGrsquos 2006 Hall of Fame for which she was ldquomost humbly proudrdquo
MEMORIAL SERVICE for Frances Taylor
Saturday May 27
3
By now you should have received your renewal letter mailed on April 1 Renewals fees are due May 1 2017Included on the renewal form are two new features a space to provide a business name and website address for the roster and a box to check if you wish to volunteer to help with SCTA planning and operations Volunteer opportunities include ongoing board positions as well as
short-term assistance helping with events like Art to Wear amp More andor the membersrsquo social We hope you find these additions helpful Speaking of volunteers special thanks to member Ellen Jo Moody for helping with the membership mailing
SCTA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
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JULY PROGRAMldquoSilk-screening on Fabricrdquo
lecture and hands-on demo with Sharon Tanovitz
July 12 600ndash730 pmSCTA member Sharon Tanovitz will explain three
methods for creating silk-screen images drawing fluid screen filler and photo emulsion The uses and advantages of each method will be detailed followed by a demonstration of the two most useful methods Silk-screening materials and tools also will be shown and explained Sharon will then demonstrate the easy way to create multi-color printsThe demonstrations will be hands-on for anyone wishing
to try the techniques and enough materials will be supplied Due to drying and exposure times we will be using completed screens for our printing
MORE SCTA NEWS
A MILESTONE amp A DISCOUNTOn April 5 SCTA reached a milestone mdash500
Facebook Likes Sacramento resident Carla Mathis our 500th like owns ReEmporium and loves creative people Her business offers textile recycle resources for the handmade textile artist and fiber artist communities This includes denim jeans to buy by the pound other textile recyclables like used wool clothing amp cotton t-shirts and handmade crafters and quilters supply by the pound You can contact ReEmporium at (916) 708-8123 or check the website wwwreemporiumshopcom Bonus Mention SCTA and receive a 20 discount
SCTA Board Notesby Deborah Derov
IMPORTANT NOTENew Date and Time for July Program
Our regular July meeting usually the first Wednesday of July has been moved to July 12th to allow for the July 4th celebrations In addition the meeting time is in the evening 600ndash730 pm SCTA has been working on making our meetings
available to as many members as possible Some members work and want evening meetings However other members prefer daytime meetings or donrsquot like to drive after dark In an effort to accommodate as many members as possible we are considering having winter meetings during the day and night meetings on months when it is still light out at night July 2017 is our first evening meeting let us know what you think
SCTA Board Meeting March 1 2017 In attendance Yvonne Warren Gloria Robertson Betty Davis Deborah Derov Diana Bosley Dianne Slivka Jennifer Holden LuAnne Hansen Sharon Tanovitz and Vangie Schafer
Key discussion itemsbull Vacant Chair positions (3) Publicity Bus Trips
Membership bull Also seeking applicants for up-coming Treasurer
openingmdashas of August 2017bull We have four new membersbull Regarding General Meeting time change The July
meeting will be moved to July 12th (because of the 4th of July Holiday) and will run from 600ndash730 pm The Board meeting will be held before the General Meeting from 430ndash600 pm
bull Next Board Meeting Wednesday May 3 2017 1130 am
Volunteers NeededSCTA has the following board
positions open Bus Trips
MembershipPublicityTreasurer
For more information contact SCTA Board President Yvonne Warren
scta1979gmailcom
Please Note
5
When SCTArsquos board Secretary Deborah Derov saw an ad about a textile tour in Bali she knew it was the trip she had been dreaming about for a long time The tour was organized by Barb Alexander and Cheryl Joyce Their company Bali Fiber Tours offers several tours each year for small groups of women (wwwbalifibertourscom) Barb had previously owned a shop in British Columbia where she sold Balinese textile products she had carefully curated on her many trips to Bali Interestingly both Barb and Cheryl are retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers
In May 2016 Deb joined seven other Canadian and American women visiting Bali to get hands-on experience and up-close demonstrations by expert native Balinese batik ikat weaving silk painting and indigo dying artists During their two-week stay when they werenrsquot busy learning textile techniques and shopping they visited museums and temples went to cooking class toured rice paddies and a monkey preserve and
ate barbecued shrimp on the beach at sunset All in the beautiful setting of BaliDeb and her tour-mates stayed in four-star hotels in
Denpasar (the capital city) and Ubud the artistic center of Bali Upon their arrival on the island each guest was greeted with a welcome bag that included a hand painted sarong and various practical items to make their stay more comfortable Most meals were included during tour activities and in the evenings the group usually dined together as a groupDeborah says they were so well taken care of by
Barb and Cheryl that the whole experience was extraordinary She loves elephants and brought back a small polymerclay sculpture by Jon Stuart Anderson And of course lots of fabrics including the rayon batik yardage she designed and helped print with a tjap and a beautiful silk panel she painted Her advice to others is if this sounds like an experience you might enjoy donrsquot waste another minute Yes it was the dream of a lifetime
A WORLD OF TEXTILES
Deb Derovrsquos Textile Tour of Bali
This is a new newsletter feature about textiles around the world Some of our members have been lucky enough to travel to special regions where textiles are an important part of the culture Others of us are arm chair travelers who woud love to hear about these trips Please let us know if we can feature your trip in this column
Oaxaca Valley and Coast Textile Study Tour is set to start Sunday January 14 2018 in Oaxaca city and end Wednesday January 24 2018 in Puerto Escondido on Oaxacarsquos Pacific coast In between you will meet artisans in their homes and workshops enjoy great cuisine dip your hands in an indigo dye-bath travel to remote villages you may not go to on your own This is an eclectic study tour with a focus on textiles and
Oaxacarsquos vast weaving culture It also includes visits to graphic arts studios in the cityQuestions Want to Register Send an email to Oaxaca Cultural Navigator normaschafericloud
Colors of Peru Textile Tour (11 Days) is a one-of a kind exploration of the cultures crafts and textiles of Peru They have two dates for 2017 May 21ndash31 and July 2ndash11
A longer (15 days) Woven Paths Peruvian Weaving Tour is set for May 31ndashJune 14 2017 The tour will visit remote villages and explore fascinating Quechua drying and weaving traditions go to wwwthreads of perucom for more information
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Focus On Fiber - 2017Application Now through May 7 2017 Show Dates June 6 - 25 2017 Where Sacramento Fine Arts Center 5330 Gibbons Drive Suite B
Carmichael CA Application May 7 2017 To Apply httpsacfineartsorgentryProspectus httpsacfineartsorg
Sponsored by Sacramento Fine Arts Center Focus On Fiber is a national juried art show highlighting exceptional uses for a common material All fibers and fiber techniques will be accepted including basketry dyeing felting hand-loomed inter-looped jewelry knotting papers stitching and re-purposed Best of Show ($250) and additional cash awards Judge Jean Cacicedo For more information contact Carol Wittich 916844-4601 or cjesartprintinggmailcom
Korean Voices in Fiber Translating Tradition into Contemporary Art Show Dates June 6 - 25 2017 Where Sacramento Fine Arts Center 5330 Gibbons Drive Suite B CarmichaelCA Showing also in tandem with Focus On Fiber will be ldquoKorean Voices in Fiber Translating Tradition into Contemporary Artrdquo featuring new fiber artwork from Korea
The Summer of Love Experience Art Fashion and Rock amp RollDates Through August 20 2017Where de Young Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive Golden Gate Park San FranciscoAdmission Adults $25 DeYoung Members Free Seniors 65+ $20Info httpsdeyoungfamsforgsummer-
love-art-fashion-and-rock-rollThe Summer of
Love Experience Art Fashion and Rock amp Roll will be an exhilarating exhibition of iconic rock posters photographs interactive music and light shows costumes and textiles ephemera and avant-garde films A 50th
anniversary celebration of the adventurous and colorful counterculture that blossomed in the years surrounding the legendary San Francisco summer of 1967 the exhibition will present more than 300 significant cultural artifacts of the time including almost 150 objects from the Fine Arts Museumsrsquo extensive permanent holdings
The period is marked by groundbreaking developments in art fashion music and politics Distinctive codes of dress also set members of the Bay Area counterculture apart from mainstream America Local designers began to create fantastic looks using a range of techniques and materials including leatherwork hand-painting knitting and crotchet embroidery repurposed denim and tie-dye
LOCAL amp REGIONAL EVENTS
Sacramento Open Studios Tours Sponsored by Verge Center for the Arts
Regular Registration April 8-May 7Late Registration May 8-14Therersquos still time to register for Sac Open Studio Tours This Sacramento County event includes seven citiesmdashCitrus Heights Elk Grove Folsom Galt Isleton Rancho Cordova and Sacramentomdashdivided geographically into two weekends
Weekend 1 September 9-10 West of Business 80Highway 99Weekend 2 September 16-17 East of Business 80Highway 99Tour Hours 1000 am-500 pmFor more information httpwwwvergeartcomopen-studios
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Paper and Fabric Marbeling with Lisa OstapinskiMay 21 1ndash4 pm$180Learn to print beautiful colorful paper and fabric by floating ink with marbling technique In this workshop we will experiment with creating our own colors and trying a variety of marbling patterns to print on both paper and
fabric Each participant will marble print cloth napkins and bandanas as well as paper Other options might include fabric pouches and pillow cases or tote bags (subject to change) No experience with marbling or dyeing required just a love of experimentation and play
Watercolor Quilting with Ashley NickelsJune 4 10-4 pm $165This is a workshop that truly inspires us to explore our inner painter and our inner quilter Spend the first part of class exploring the wonderful world of painting on fabric to create watercolor-like designs and patterns In the second part learn the basics of free-motion quilting to create shadows outline and texture This class inspires true creative freedom with its multi-media approach and it is also a fantastic foray into free-motion quilting for a beginning quilter Students will walk away with many colorful blocks and will have gained so much confidence in their free-motion quilting ability
Classes at Handcraft Studio School El Cerrito CA handcraftstudioschoolcom
Make a Rag Rug with Christina StorkSaturday June 3 2-5 pm $90Rag rugs are super fun and super fast to makemdashan excellent weekend project In this class you will learn how to make a classic circular rag rug using yarn made from fabric and a crochet hook No prior knowledge of crochet requiredmdashyoursquoll learn how to do all the stitches needed to start and grow your rug as well as how to change colors and attach fresh balls of fabric yarn We will also cover repurposing old tee shirtssheetsfabric into usable yarn Class fee includes five balls of fabric yarn and a crochet hook If yoursquod like to make your own fabric yarn in class please bring fabric scissors and old tee shirts or sheets
Bead Society of Northern California Bead Bazaar
CancelledAfter over 25 years of hosting the Bead Society of Northern California (BSNC) Bead Bazaarthe 2017 show has been cancelled The decision to cancel the show was ultimately a financial decision and an end to a great era of BSNC bead bazaar sharing shopping and socializing with the beading community of the Bay Area and beyond The BSNC will continue bringing members and vendors together in the future through trunk shows and smaller venue events
All area artists are invited to donate work for Inner SOUL a special tribute art show to help bring awareness and raise funds for Joshua House a critical new homeless hospice in Sacramento Using the shoe as a symbol they invite you to sculpt paint stitch and embellish Acceptable media ceramic watercolor acrylic oil pastel pen and ink mixed media collage metal and textile Artwork must include or suggest a shoe in some form be suitable for hanging or displaying and be no larger than 24rdquo x 36rdquo or wearable art
The show is being hosted at Uptown Studios July 1ndash31 with a special July 8th reception which will include a silent auction (all prices starting at $100) The
reception will include a shoe drive to benefit Loaves and Fishesrsquo homeless clients Drop your artwork off at Uptown Studios
2415 23rd Street Sacramento CA between June 4 and June 17 2017 For more information please contact Helen Plenert at (916) 599-2608 or helenhplenertcom
Inner SOULOPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS
LOCAL amp REGIONAL EVENTS
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Special Interest Group NewsBeading Study Group
by Carolyn Granados
KnittingCrocheting Study Group
by Jennifer Holden
Above designs painted with toilet paper rolls Below batik fabric created with melted crayon and dye
Surface Design and Mixed Media
by Yvonne Warren
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13
SCTA has a new Needlework group Meetings will be held at Shepard Garden and Art Center on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 630-830 pm (The next two meetings will be May 17th 2017 and June 21st 2017) All experience levels are welcome Please consider yourself invited to join
The Needlework Group is still in a formative stage We look forward to meeting other needlework enthusiasts of all types at our meetings This includes knitters crocheters tatters embroiderers and needlepointers
The group purpose is to encourage and inspire each other in the needlework arts Bring a project in progress as well as a desire to expand your skills through sharing with others Meetings are free to SCTA and SWSG members Non-SCTA members can attend their first meeting for free and $5 for consecutive meetings
The March meeting was our first official meeting LuAnne Hansen Sally Nagy Marilyn Wilson and Jennifer Holden shared their knitting and crochet projects in progress As our first meeting there was much to learn as we became acquainted We talked about designers we admire techniques we want to learn and fiber events and stores we would like to visit Jennifer has a list of these things to aid future planning for the group
May 11 2107 Painting with Cardboard RollsHerersquos a super easy and fun painting technique using left over cardboard rolls from gift wrap paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls The print pattern created with cardboard fans mimics that of fireworks or a delicate dandelion Join us May 11 2017 at 100 pm
June 8 2017 Unique BatikWe will be creating a unique batik look using melted crayon and dye I always preferred batik fabrics and their vibrant colors We will repeat this workshop for those who missed it the first time This technique only uses a mix of color crayons as a resist and dye to produce a beautiful batik fabric Join us June 8th at 100 pm for this unique fabric painting craft
Our April meetingrsquos project was a challenge We created our own bracelet based on a bracelet that I purchased in Turkey about ten years ago Everyone worked diligently and completed their design and the bracelets were beautiful The May meetingrsquos agenda is to work on any project you wish to bring We also will be sharing any new ideas we have seen or read about This is the part of our meeting I love the most
Yvonne Warren and her bracelet
Jennifer Holden crochets (left) while Sally Nagy ldquofrogsrdquo (unknits) and Marilyn Wilson(bottom left) measures her scarf
Come enjoy the companionship of other needleworkers Your presence and input
regarding the development of the group is welcomed If you are interested in an afternoon
meetingplease contact Jennifer at 916698-5384 or
spinningchester1gmailcom to let her know
SCTA DATES TO REMEMBER
Unless otherwise stated all programs and events are held at theShepard Garden and Arts Center 3330 McKinley Boulevard Sacramento
SACRAMENTO CENTER FOR THE TEXTILE ARTSA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONcoShepard Garden amp Arts Center3330 McKinley BlvdSacramento CA 95816
Return Service Requested
SCTA offers a wide range of programs for practicing artists collectors and those who appreciate all forms of fiber and textile art
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MAY 1 2017 SCTA membership renewals dueMAY 3 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeMAY 3 100ndash230 pm Batik History and Techniques lecture with Keith SmithMAY 3 300ndash600 pm SCTA Membersrsquo Spring SocialMAY 9 1030 am Beading Study GroupMAY 11 100 pm Surface Design and Mixed Media Study GroupMAY 17 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupJUNE 10 amp 11 Botanical Printing on Cellulose Fibers 800 amndash400 pm workshop with Merridee Joan Smith JULY 12 430ndash600 pm SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeJULY 12 600ndash730 pm Silk-screening on Fabric lecture and hands-on demo with Sharon TanovitzJULY 21 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupSEPTEMBER 6 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeSEPTEMBER 6 100 pm Altered Upcycled and Embellished Clothing lecture with Donna Phillips ShellooeNOVEMBER 11 amp 12 Art to Wear amp More
2
May Program continued from page 1
SUMMER WORKSHOP Botanical Printing on Cellulose FibersJune 10 amp 11 2017 8 amndash4 pm
Merridee Joan Smith will follow up her very popular September 2016 workshop Botanical Printing on Wool and Silk with a two-day workshop Botanical Printing on Cellulose Fibers Lovely botanical prints can be produced on cellulose fibers such as cotton rayon and linen using plant materials found growing in our forests and back yards This is a fascinating process with much exciting current innovation Cellulose fibers are not
as receptive to printing with natural materials as are protein (wool and silk) fibers therefore additional preparation steps must be taken to obtain good results The instructor will discuss fabric preparation and the use of mordants to get the prints to strongly adhere to the fabric Participants
will learn how to place the botanical materials on the fabric roll and tie them into bundles and steam or simmer the bundles We will all then have the pleasure of opening them and seeing the magic Students will have the opportunity to practice the
techniques experiment with different fabrics and plant materials and document results thus creating the start of a notebook for future reference They will print scarves then other items of their choice perhaps fabric yardage a cotton shirt or an item from a thrift shop Our goal is to create stunning botanical prints with beautiful color subtleties and patterns
Merridee Smith is a chemist who is also enthralled with fiber plants and art These combined interests have resulted in a second career in fiber arts ndash silk painting dyeing and felt making Her recent focus on natural printing and dyeing uses the materials around us (and a little chemistry) to create beautiful cloth
Workshop registration is $130 for SCTA and SWSG members and $160 for non-members A $30 Materials Fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class This workshop filled up fast but one or two spaces can still be addedTo register for this workshop Use our January
February newsletterrsquos registration form or mail your name email phone number membership status and registration fee along with the workshop name to
SCTA Program Chair619 39th Street
Sacramento CA 95816
known as lsquotjapsrsquo at the World Batik Conference held at the Massachusetts College of Art in 2005 There he met Indonesian batik artists Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam from whom he subsequently took a tjap batik class and in 2015 spent a month honing his technique in their studio in Yogyakarta Indonesia
You can find his work at the Old Town Gallery in Auburn California Smith and his wife textile artist Merridee Joan Smith will be participating in Placer Arts Studio Tour November 10ndash12 2017
A memorial service for SCTA founder Frances Taylor will be held on Saturday May 27th from 1ndash4 pm The service has been moved from the Quaker Friends Meeting House to the Unitarian Universalist Society (located at 2425 Sierra Boulevard in Sacramento) to allow more people to attend For further information contact Billie Hamilton at 916451-7614
Editorrsquos Note In the last issue we mistakenly wrote that Frances Taylor was the last surviving founder of SCTA We just received a notice from our friends at SWSG about the recent passing of Chris Schulz one of the other four women who got SCTA off the ground Like her friend Frances Chris was also a weaver She co-authored The Handbook of Timesaving Tables for Weavers Spinners and Dyers She was inducted into SWSGrsquos 2006 Hall of Fame for which she was ldquomost humbly proudrdquo
MEMORIAL SERVICE for Frances Taylor
Saturday May 27
3
By now you should have received your renewal letter mailed on April 1 Renewals fees are due May 1 2017Included on the renewal form are two new features a space to provide a business name and website address for the roster and a box to check if you wish to volunteer to help with SCTA planning and operations Volunteer opportunities include ongoing board positions as well as
short-term assistance helping with events like Art to Wear amp More andor the membersrsquo social We hope you find these additions helpful Speaking of volunteers special thanks to member Ellen Jo Moody for helping with the membership mailing
SCTA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
4
JULY PROGRAMldquoSilk-screening on Fabricrdquo
lecture and hands-on demo with Sharon Tanovitz
July 12 600ndash730 pmSCTA member Sharon Tanovitz will explain three
methods for creating silk-screen images drawing fluid screen filler and photo emulsion The uses and advantages of each method will be detailed followed by a demonstration of the two most useful methods Silk-screening materials and tools also will be shown and explained Sharon will then demonstrate the easy way to create multi-color printsThe demonstrations will be hands-on for anyone wishing
to try the techniques and enough materials will be supplied Due to drying and exposure times we will be using completed screens for our printing
MORE SCTA NEWS
A MILESTONE amp A DISCOUNTOn April 5 SCTA reached a milestone mdash500
Facebook Likes Sacramento resident Carla Mathis our 500th like owns ReEmporium and loves creative people Her business offers textile recycle resources for the handmade textile artist and fiber artist communities This includes denim jeans to buy by the pound other textile recyclables like used wool clothing amp cotton t-shirts and handmade crafters and quilters supply by the pound You can contact ReEmporium at (916) 708-8123 or check the website wwwreemporiumshopcom Bonus Mention SCTA and receive a 20 discount
SCTA Board Notesby Deborah Derov
IMPORTANT NOTENew Date and Time for July Program
Our regular July meeting usually the first Wednesday of July has been moved to July 12th to allow for the July 4th celebrations In addition the meeting time is in the evening 600ndash730 pm SCTA has been working on making our meetings
available to as many members as possible Some members work and want evening meetings However other members prefer daytime meetings or donrsquot like to drive after dark In an effort to accommodate as many members as possible we are considering having winter meetings during the day and night meetings on months when it is still light out at night July 2017 is our first evening meeting let us know what you think
SCTA Board Meeting March 1 2017 In attendance Yvonne Warren Gloria Robertson Betty Davis Deborah Derov Diana Bosley Dianne Slivka Jennifer Holden LuAnne Hansen Sharon Tanovitz and Vangie Schafer
Key discussion itemsbull Vacant Chair positions (3) Publicity Bus Trips
Membership bull Also seeking applicants for up-coming Treasurer
openingmdashas of August 2017bull We have four new membersbull Regarding General Meeting time change The July
meeting will be moved to July 12th (because of the 4th of July Holiday) and will run from 600ndash730 pm The Board meeting will be held before the General Meeting from 430ndash600 pm
bull Next Board Meeting Wednesday May 3 2017 1130 am
Volunteers NeededSCTA has the following board
positions open Bus Trips
MembershipPublicityTreasurer
For more information contact SCTA Board President Yvonne Warren
scta1979gmailcom
Please Note
5
When SCTArsquos board Secretary Deborah Derov saw an ad about a textile tour in Bali she knew it was the trip she had been dreaming about for a long time The tour was organized by Barb Alexander and Cheryl Joyce Their company Bali Fiber Tours offers several tours each year for small groups of women (wwwbalifibertourscom) Barb had previously owned a shop in British Columbia where she sold Balinese textile products she had carefully curated on her many trips to Bali Interestingly both Barb and Cheryl are retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers
In May 2016 Deb joined seven other Canadian and American women visiting Bali to get hands-on experience and up-close demonstrations by expert native Balinese batik ikat weaving silk painting and indigo dying artists During their two-week stay when they werenrsquot busy learning textile techniques and shopping they visited museums and temples went to cooking class toured rice paddies and a monkey preserve and
ate barbecued shrimp on the beach at sunset All in the beautiful setting of BaliDeb and her tour-mates stayed in four-star hotels in
Denpasar (the capital city) and Ubud the artistic center of Bali Upon their arrival on the island each guest was greeted with a welcome bag that included a hand painted sarong and various practical items to make their stay more comfortable Most meals were included during tour activities and in the evenings the group usually dined together as a groupDeborah says they were so well taken care of by
Barb and Cheryl that the whole experience was extraordinary She loves elephants and brought back a small polymerclay sculpture by Jon Stuart Anderson And of course lots of fabrics including the rayon batik yardage she designed and helped print with a tjap and a beautiful silk panel she painted Her advice to others is if this sounds like an experience you might enjoy donrsquot waste another minute Yes it was the dream of a lifetime
A WORLD OF TEXTILES
Deb Derovrsquos Textile Tour of Bali
This is a new newsletter feature about textiles around the world Some of our members have been lucky enough to travel to special regions where textiles are an important part of the culture Others of us are arm chair travelers who woud love to hear about these trips Please let us know if we can feature your trip in this column
Oaxaca Valley and Coast Textile Study Tour is set to start Sunday January 14 2018 in Oaxaca city and end Wednesday January 24 2018 in Puerto Escondido on Oaxacarsquos Pacific coast In between you will meet artisans in their homes and workshops enjoy great cuisine dip your hands in an indigo dye-bath travel to remote villages you may not go to on your own This is an eclectic study tour with a focus on textiles and
Oaxacarsquos vast weaving culture It also includes visits to graphic arts studios in the cityQuestions Want to Register Send an email to Oaxaca Cultural Navigator normaschafericloud
Colors of Peru Textile Tour (11 Days) is a one-of a kind exploration of the cultures crafts and textiles of Peru They have two dates for 2017 May 21ndash31 and July 2ndash11
A longer (15 days) Woven Paths Peruvian Weaving Tour is set for May 31ndashJune 14 2017 The tour will visit remote villages and explore fascinating Quechua drying and weaving traditions go to wwwthreads of perucom for more information
6
Focus On Fiber - 2017Application Now through May 7 2017 Show Dates June 6 - 25 2017 Where Sacramento Fine Arts Center 5330 Gibbons Drive Suite B
Carmichael CA Application May 7 2017 To Apply httpsacfineartsorgentryProspectus httpsacfineartsorg
Sponsored by Sacramento Fine Arts Center Focus On Fiber is a national juried art show highlighting exceptional uses for a common material All fibers and fiber techniques will be accepted including basketry dyeing felting hand-loomed inter-looped jewelry knotting papers stitching and re-purposed Best of Show ($250) and additional cash awards Judge Jean Cacicedo For more information contact Carol Wittich 916844-4601 or cjesartprintinggmailcom
Korean Voices in Fiber Translating Tradition into Contemporary Art Show Dates June 6 - 25 2017 Where Sacramento Fine Arts Center 5330 Gibbons Drive Suite B CarmichaelCA Showing also in tandem with Focus On Fiber will be ldquoKorean Voices in Fiber Translating Tradition into Contemporary Artrdquo featuring new fiber artwork from Korea
The Summer of Love Experience Art Fashion and Rock amp RollDates Through August 20 2017Where de Young Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive Golden Gate Park San FranciscoAdmission Adults $25 DeYoung Members Free Seniors 65+ $20Info httpsdeyoungfamsforgsummer-
love-art-fashion-and-rock-rollThe Summer of
Love Experience Art Fashion and Rock amp Roll will be an exhilarating exhibition of iconic rock posters photographs interactive music and light shows costumes and textiles ephemera and avant-garde films A 50th
anniversary celebration of the adventurous and colorful counterculture that blossomed in the years surrounding the legendary San Francisco summer of 1967 the exhibition will present more than 300 significant cultural artifacts of the time including almost 150 objects from the Fine Arts Museumsrsquo extensive permanent holdings
The period is marked by groundbreaking developments in art fashion music and politics Distinctive codes of dress also set members of the Bay Area counterculture apart from mainstream America Local designers began to create fantastic looks using a range of techniques and materials including leatherwork hand-painting knitting and crotchet embroidery repurposed denim and tie-dye
LOCAL amp REGIONAL EVENTS
Sacramento Open Studios Tours Sponsored by Verge Center for the Arts
Regular Registration April 8-May 7Late Registration May 8-14Therersquos still time to register for Sac Open Studio Tours This Sacramento County event includes seven citiesmdashCitrus Heights Elk Grove Folsom Galt Isleton Rancho Cordova and Sacramentomdashdivided geographically into two weekends
Weekend 1 September 9-10 West of Business 80Highway 99Weekend 2 September 16-17 East of Business 80Highway 99Tour Hours 1000 am-500 pmFor more information httpwwwvergeartcomopen-studios
7
Paper and Fabric Marbeling with Lisa OstapinskiMay 21 1ndash4 pm$180Learn to print beautiful colorful paper and fabric by floating ink with marbling technique In this workshop we will experiment with creating our own colors and trying a variety of marbling patterns to print on both paper and
fabric Each participant will marble print cloth napkins and bandanas as well as paper Other options might include fabric pouches and pillow cases or tote bags (subject to change) No experience with marbling or dyeing required just a love of experimentation and play
Watercolor Quilting with Ashley NickelsJune 4 10-4 pm $165This is a workshop that truly inspires us to explore our inner painter and our inner quilter Spend the first part of class exploring the wonderful world of painting on fabric to create watercolor-like designs and patterns In the second part learn the basics of free-motion quilting to create shadows outline and texture This class inspires true creative freedom with its multi-media approach and it is also a fantastic foray into free-motion quilting for a beginning quilter Students will walk away with many colorful blocks and will have gained so much confidence in their free-motion quilting ability
Classes at Handcraft Studio School El Cerrito CA handcraftstudioschoolcom
Make a Rag Rug with Christina StorkSaturday June 3 2-5 pm $90Rag rugs are super fun and super fast to makemdashan excellent weekend project In this class you will learn how to make a classic circular rag rug using yarn made from fabric and a crochet hook No prior knowledge of crochet requiredmdashyoursquoll learn how to do all the stitches needed to start and grow your rug as well as how to change colors and attach fresh balls of fabric yarn We will also cover repurposing old tee shirtssheetsfabric into usable yarn Class fee includes five balls of fabric yarn and a crochet hook If yoursquod like to make your own fabric yarn in class please bring fabric scissors and old tee shirts or sheets
Bead Society of Northern California Bead Bazaar
CancelledAfter over 25 years of hosting the Bead Society of Northern California (BSNC) Bead Bazaarthe 2017 show has been cancelled The decision to cancel the show was ultimately a financial decision and an end to a great era of BSNC bead bazaar sharing shopping and socializing with the beading community of the Bay Area and beyond The BSNC will continue bringing members and vendors together in the future through trunk shows and smaller venue events
All area artists are invited to donate work for Inner SOUL a special tribute art show to help bring awareness and raise funds for Joshua House a critical new homeless hospice in Sacramento Using the shoe as a symbol they invite you to sculpt paint stitch and embellish Acceptable media ceramic watercolor acrylic oil pastel pen and ink mixed media collage metal and textile Artwork must include or suggest a shoe in some form be suitable for hanging or displaying and be no larger than 24rdquo x 36rdquo or wearable art
The show is being hosted at Uptown Studios July 1ndash31 with a special July 8th reception which will include a silent auction (all prices starting at $100) The
reception will include a shoe drive to benefit Loaves and Fishesrsquo homeless clients Drop your artwork off at Uptown Studios
2415 23rd Street Sacramento CA between June 4 and June 17 2017 For more information please contact Helen Plenert at (916) 599-2608 or helenhplenertcom
Inner SOULOPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS
LOCAL amp REGIONAL EVENTS
8
Special Interest Group NewsBeading Study Group
by Carolyn Granados
KnittingCrocheting Study Group
by Jennifer Holden
Above designs painted with toilet paper rolls Below batik fabric created with melted crayon and dye
Surface Design and Mixed Media
by Yvonne Warren
13
13
SCTA has a new Needlework group Meetings will be held at Shepard Garden and Art Center on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 630-830 pm (The next two meetings will be May 17th 2017 and June 21st 2017) All experience levels are welcome Please consider yourself invited to join
The Needlework Group is still in a formative stage We look forward to meeting other needlework enthusiasts of all types at our meetings This includes knitters crocheters tatters embroiderers and needlepointers
The group purpose is to encourage and inspire each other in the needlework arts Bring a project in progress as well as a desire to expand your skills through sharing with others Meetings are free to SCTA and SWSG members Non-SCTA members can attend their first meeting for free and $5 for consecutive meetings
The March meeting was our first official meeting LuAnne Hansen Sally Nagy Marilyn Wilson and Jennifer Holden shared their knitting and crochet projects in progress As our first meeting there was much to learn as we became acquainted We talked about designers we admire techniques we want to learn and fiber events and stores we would like to visit Jennifer has a list of these things to aid future planning for the group
May 11 2107 Painting with Cardboard RollsHerersquos a super easy and fun painting technique using left over cardboard rolls from gift wrap paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls The print pattern created with cardboard fans mimics that of fireworks or a delicate dandelion Join us May 11 2017 at 100 pm
June 8 2017 Unique BatikWe will be creating a unique batik look using melted crayon and dye I always preferred batik fabrics and their vibrant colors We will repeat this workshop for those who missed it the first time This technique only uses a mix of color crayons as a resist and dye to produce a beautiful batik fabric Join us June 8th at 100 pm for this unique fabric painting craft
Our April meetingrsquos project was a challenge We created our own bracelet based on a bracelet that I purchased in Turkey about ten years ago Everyone worked diligently and completed their design and the bracelets were beautiful The May meetingrsquos agenda is to work on any project you wish to bring We also will be sharing any new ideas we have seen or read about This is the part of our meeting I love the most
Yvonne Warren and her bracelet
Jennifer Holden crochets (left) while Sally Nagy ldquofrogsrdquo (unknits) and Marilyn Wilson(bottom left) measures her scarf
Come enjoy the companionship of other needleworkers Your presence and input
regarding the development of the group is welcomed If you are interested in an afternoon
meetingplease contact Jennifer at 916698-5384 or
spinningchester1gmailcom to let her know
SCTA DATES TO REMEMBER
Unless otherwise stated all programs and events are held at theShepard Garden and Arts Center 3330 McKinley Boulevard Sacramento
SACRAMENTO CENTER FOR THE TEXTILE ARTSA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONcoShepard Garden amp Arts Center3330 McKinley BlvdSacramento CA 95816
Return Service Requested
SCTA offers a wide range of programs for practicing artists collectors and those who appreciate all forms of fiber and textile art
9
MAY 1 2017 SCTA membership renewals dueMAY 3 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeMAY 3 100ndash230 pm Batik History and Techniques lecture with Keith SmithMAY 3 300ndash600 pm SCTA Membersrsquo Spring SocialMAY 9 1030 am Beading Study GroupMAY 11 100 pm Surface Design and Mixed Media Study GroupMAY 17 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupJUNE 10 amp 11 Botanical Printing on Cellulose Fibers 800 amndash400 pm workshop with Merridee Joan Smith JULY 12 430ndash600 pm SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeJULY 12 600ndash730 pm Silk-screening on Fabric lecture and hands-on demo with Sharon TanovitzJULY 21 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupSEPTEMBER 6 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeSEPTEMBER 6 100 pm Altered Upcycled and Embellished Clothing lecture with Donna Phillips ShellooeNOVEMBER 11 amp 12 Art to Wear amp More
3
By now you should have received your renewal letter mailed on April 1 Renewals fees are due May 1 2017Included on the renewal form are two new features a space to provide a business name and website address for the roster and a box to check if you wish to volunteer to help with SCTA planning and operations Volunteer opportunities include ongoing board positions as well as
short-term assistance helping with events like Art to Wear amp More andor the membersrsquo social We hope you find these additions helpful Speaking of volunteers special thanks to member Ellen Jo Moody for helping with the membership mailing
SCTA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
4
JULY PROGRAMldquoSilk-screening on Fabricrdquo
lecture and hands-on demo with Sharon Tanovitz
July 12 600ndash730 pmSCTA member Sharon Tanovitz will explain three
methods for creating silk-screen images drawing fluid screen filler and photo emulsion The uses and advantages of each method will be detailed followed by a demonstration of the two most useful methods Silk-screening materials and tools also will be shown and explained Sharon will then demonstrate the easy way to create multi-color printsThe demonstrations will be hands-on for anyone wishing
to try the techniques and enough materials will be supplied Due to drying and exposure times we will be using completed screens for our printing
MORE SCTA NEWS
A MILESTONE amp A DISCOUNTOn April 5 SCTA reached a milestone mdash500
Facebook Likes Sacramento resident Carla Mathis our 500th like owns ReEmporium and loves creative people Her business offers textile recycle resources for the handmade textile artist and fiber artist communities This includes denim jeans to buy by the pound other textile recyclables like used wool clothing amp cotton t-shirts and handmade crafters and quilters supply by the pound You can contact ReEmporium at (916) 708-8123 or check the website wwwreemporiumshopcom Bonus Mention SCTA and receive a 20 discount
SCTA Board Notesby Deborah Derov
IMPORTANT NOTENew Date and Time for July Program
Our regular July meeting usually the first Wednesday of July has been moved to July 12th to allow for the July 4th celebrations In addition the meeting time is in the evening 600ndash730 pm SCTA has been working on making our meetings
available to as many members as possible Some members work and want evening meetings However other members prefer daytime meetings or donrsquot like to drive after dark In an effort to accommodate as many members as possible we are considering having winter meetings during the day and night meetings on months when it is still light out at night July 2017 is our first evening meeting let us know what you think
SCTA Board Meeting March 1 2017 In attendance Yvonne Warren Gloria Robertson Betty Davis Deborah Derov Diana Bosley Dianne Slivka Jennifer Holden LuAnne Hansen Sharon Tanovitz and Vangie Schafer
Key discussion itemsbull Vacant Chair positions (3) Publicity Bus Trips
Membership bull Also seeking applicants for up-coming Treasurer
openingmdashas of August 2017bull We have four new membersbull Regarding General Meeting time change The July
meeting will be moved to July 12th (because of the 4th of July Holiday) and will run from 600ndash730 pm The Board meeting will be held before the General Meeting from 430ndash600 pm
bull Next Board Meeting Wednesday May 3 2017 1130 am
Volunteers NeededSCTA has the following board
positions open Bus Trips
MembershipPublicityTreasurer
For more information contact SCTA Board President Yvonne Warren
scta1979gmailcom
Please Note
5
When SCTArsquos board Secretary Deborah Derov saw an ad about a textile tour in Bali she knew it was the trip she had been dreaming about for a long time The tour was organized by Barb Alexander and Cheryl Joyce Their company Bali Fiber Tours offers several tours each year for small groups of women (wwwbalifibertourscom) Barb had previously owned a shop in British Columbia where she sold Balinese textile products she had carefully curated on her many trips to Bali Interestingly both Barb and Cheryl are retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers
In May 2016 Deb joined seven other Canadian and American women visiting Bali to get hands-on experience and up-close demonstrations by expert native Balinese batik ikat weaving silk painting and indigo dying artists During their two-week stay when they werenrsquot busy learning textile techniques and shopping they visited museums and temples went to cooking class toured rice paddies and a monkey preserve and
ate barbecued shrimp on the beach at sunset All in the beautiful setting of BaliDeb and her tour-mates stayed in four-star hotels in
Denpasar (the capital city) and Ubud the artistic center of Bali Upon their arrival on the island each guest was greeted with a welcome bag that included a hand painted sarong and various practical items to make their stay more comfortable Most meals were included during tour activities and in the evenings the group usually dined together as a groupDeborah says they were so well taken care of by
Barb and Cheryl that the whole experience was extraordinary She loves elephants and brought back a small polymerclay sculpture by Jon Stuart Anderson And of course lots of fabrics including the rayon batik yardage she designed and helped print with a tjap and a beautiful silk panel she painted Her advice to others is if this sounds like an experience you might enjoy donrsquot waste another minute Yes it was the dream of a lifetime
A WORLD OF TEXTILES
Deb Derovrsquos Textile Tour of Bali
This is a new newsletter feature about textiles around the world Some of our members have been lucky enough to travel to special regions where textiles are an important part of the culture Others of us are arm chair travelers who woud love to hear about these trips Please let us know if we can feature your trip in this column
Oaxaca Valley and Coast Textile Study Tour is set to start Sunday January 14 2018 in Oaxaca city and end Wednesday January 24 2018 in Puerto Escondido on Oaxacarsquos Pacific coast In between you will meet artisans in their homes and workshops enjoy great cuisine dip your hands in an indigo dye-bath travel to remote villages you may not go to on your own This is an eclectic study tour with a focus on textiles and
Oaxacarsquos vast weaving culture It also includes visits to graphic arts studios in the cityQuestions Want to Register Send an email to Oaxaca Cultural Navigator normaschafericloud
Colors of Peru Textile Tour (11 Days) is a one-of a kind exploration of the cultures crafts and textiles of Peru They have two dates for 2017 May 21ndash31 and July 2ndash11
A longer (15 days) Woven Paths Peruvian Weaving Tour is set for May 31ndashJune 14 2017 The tour will visit remote villages and explore fascinating Quechua drying and weaving traditions go to wwwthreads of perucom for more information
6
Focus On Fiber - 2017Application Now through May 7 2017 Show Dates June 6 - 25 2017 Where Sacramento Fine Arts Center 5330 Gibbons Drive Suite B
Carmichael CA Application May 7 2017 To Apply httpsacfineartsorgentryProspectus httpsacfineartsorg
Sponsored by Sacramento Fine Arts Center Focus On Fiber is a national juried art show highlighting exceptional uses for a common material All fibers and fiber techniques will be accepted including basketry dyeing felting hand-loomed inter-looped jewelry knotting papers stitching and re-purposed Best of Show ($250) and additional cash awards Judge Jean Cacicedo For more information contact Carol Wittich 916844-4601 or cjesartprintinggmailcom
Korean Voices in Fiber Translating Tradition into Contemporary Art Show Dates June 6 - 25 2017 Where Sacramento Fine Arts Center 5330 Gibbons Drive Suite B CarmichaelCA Showing also in tandem with Focus On Fiber will be ldquoKorean Voices in Fiber Translating Tradition into Contemporary Artrdquo featuring new fiber artwork from Korea
The Summer of Love Experience Art Fashion and Rock amp RollDates Through August 20 2017Where de Young Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive Golden Gate Park San FranciscoAdmission Adults $25 DeYoung Members Free Seniors 65+ $20Info httpsdeyoungfamsforgsummer-
love-art-fashion-and-rock-rollThe Summer of
Love Experience Art Fashion and Rock amp Roll will be an exhilarating exhibition of iconic rock posters photographs interactive music and light shows costumes and textiles ephemera and avant-garde films A 50th
anniversary celebration of the adventurous and colorful counterculture that blossomed in the years surrounding the legendary San Francisco summer of 1967 the exhibition will present more than 300 significant cultural artifacts of the time including almost 150 objects from the Fine Arts Museumsrsquo extensive permanent holdings
The period is marked by groundbreaking developments in art fashion music and politics Distinctive codes of dress also set members of the Bay Area counterculture apart from mainstream America Local designers began to create fantastic looks using a range of techniques and materials including leatherwork hand-painting knitting and crotchet embroidery repurposed denim and tie-dye
LOCAL amp REGIONAL EVENTS
Sacramento Open Studios Tours Sponsored by Verge Center for the Arts
Regular Registration April 8-May 7Late Registration May 8-14Therersquos still time to register for Sac Open Studio Tours This Sacramento County event includes seven citiesmdashCitrus Heights Elk Grove Folsom Galt Isleton Rancho Cordova and Sacramentomdashdivided geographically into two weekends
Weekend 1 September 9-10 West of Business 80Highway 99Weekend 2 September 16-17 East of Business 80Highway 99Tour Hours 1000 am-500 pmFor more information httpwwwvergeartcomopen-studios
7
Paper and Fabric Marbeling with Lisa OstapinskiMay 21 1ndash4 pm$180Learn to print beautiful colorful paper and fabric by floating ink with marbling technique In this workshop we will experiment with creating our own colors and trying a variety of marbling patterns to print on both paper and
fabric Each participant will marble print cloth napkins and bandanas as well as paper Other options might include fabric pouches and pillow cases or tote bags (subject to change) No experience with marbling or dyeing required just a love of experimentation and play
Watercolor Quilting with Ashley NickelsJune 4 10-4 pm $165This is a workshop that truly inspires us to explore our inner painter and our inner quilter Spend the first part of class exploring the wonderful world of painting on fabric to create watercolor-like designs and patterns In the second part learn the basics of free-motion quilting to create shadows outline and texture This class inspires true creative freedom with its multi-media approach and it is also a fantastic foray into free-motion quilting for a beginning quilter Students will walk away with many colorful blocks and will have gained so much confidence in their free-motion quilting ability
Classes at Handcraft Studio School El Cerrito CA handcraftstudioschoolcom
Make a Rag Rug with Christina StorkSaturday June 3 2-5 pm $90Rag rugs are super fun and super fast to makemdashan excellent weekend project In this class you will learn how to make a classic circular rag rug using yarn made from fabric and a crochet hook No prior knowledge of crochet requiredmdashyoursquoll learn how to do all the stitches needed to start and grow your rug as well as how to change colors and attach fresh balls of fabric yarn We will also cover repurposing old tee shirtssheetsfabric into usable yarn Class fee includes five balls of fabric yarn and a crochet hook If yoursquod like to make your own fabric yarn in class please bring fabric scissors and old tee shirts or sheets
Bead Society of Northern California Bead Bazaar
CancelledAfter over 25 years of hosting the Bead Society of Northern California (BSNC) Bead Bazaarthe 2017 show has been cancelled The decision to cancel the show was ultimately a financial decision and an end to a great era of BSNC bead bazaar sharing shopping and socializing with the beading community of the Bay Area and beyond The BSNC will continue bringing members and vendors together in the future through trunk shows and smaller venue events
All area artists are invited to donate work for Inner SOUL a special tribute art show to help bring awareness and raise funds for Joshua House a critical new homeless hospice in Sacramento Using the shoe as a symbol they invite you to sculpt paint stitch and embellish Acceptable media ceramic watercolor acrylic oil pastel pen and ink mixed media collage metal and textile Artwork must include or suggest a shoe in some form be suitable for hanging or displaying and be no larger than 24rdquo x 36rdquo or wearable art
The show is being hosted at Uptown Studios July 1ndash31 with a special July 8th reception which will include a silent auction (all prices starting at $100) The
reception will include a shoe drive to benefit Loaves and Fishesrsquo homeless clients Drop your artwork off at Uptown Studios
2415 23rd Street Sacramento CA between June 4 and June 17 2017 For more information please contact Helen Plenert at (916) 599-2608 or helenhplenertcom
Inner SOULOPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS
LOCAL amp REGIONAL EVENTS
8
Special Interest Group NewsBeading Study Group
by Carolyn Granados
KnittingCrocheting Study Group
by Jennifer Holden
Above designs painted with toilet paper rolls Below batik fabric created with melted crayon and dye
Surface Design and Mixed Media
by Yvonne Warren
13
13
SCTA has a new Needlework group Meetings will be held at Shepard Garden and Art Center on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 630-830 pm (The next two meetings will be May 17th 2017 and June 21st 2017) All experience levels are welcome Please consider yourself invited to join
The Needlework Group is still in a formative stage We look forward to meeting other needlework enthusiasts of all types at our meetings This includes knitters crocheters tatters embroiderers and needlepointers
The group purpose is to encourage and inspire each other in the needlework arts Bring a project in progress as well as a desire to expand your skills through sharing with others Meetings are free to SCTA and SWSG members Non-SCTA members can attend their first meeting for free and $5 for consecutive meetings
The March meeting was our first official meeting LuAnne Hansen Sally Nagy Marilyn Wilson and Jennifer Holden shared their knitting and crochet projects in progress As our first meeting there was much to learn as we became acquainted We talked about designers we admire techniques we want to learn and fiber events and stores we would like to visit Jennifer has a list of these things to aid future planning for the group
May 11 2107 Painting with Cardboard RollsHerersquos a super easy and fun painting technique using left over cardboard rolls from gift wrap paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls The print pattern created with cardboard fans mimics that of fireworks or a delicate dandelion Join us May 11 2017 at 100 pm
June 8 2017 Unique BatikWe will be creating a unique batik look using melted crayon and dye I always preferred batik fabrics and their vibrant colors We will repeat this workshop for those who missed it the first time This technique only uses a mix of color crayons as a resist and dye to produce a beautiful batik fabric Join us June 8th at 100 pm for this unique fabric painting craft
Our April meetingrsquos project was a challenge We created our own bracelet based on a bracelet that I purchased in Turkey about ten years ago Everyone worked diligently and completed their design and the bracelets were beautiful The May meetingrsquos agenda is to work on any project you wish to bring We also will be sharing any new ideas we have seen or read about This is the part of our meeting I love the most
Yvonne Warren and her bracelet
Jennifer Holden crochets (left) while Sally Nagy ldquofrogsrdquo (unknits) and Marilyn Wilson(bottom left) measures her scarf
Come enjoy the companionship of other needleworkers Your presence and input
regarding the development of the group is welcomed If you are interested in an afternoon
meetingplease contact Jennifer at 916698-5384 or
spinningchester1gmailcom to let her know
SCTA DATES TO REMEMBER
Unless otherwise stated all programs and events are held at theShepard Garden and Arts Center 3330 McKinley Boulevard Sacramento
SACRAMENTO CENTER FOR THE TEXTILE ARTSA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONcoShepard Garden amp Arts Center3330 McKinley BlvdSacramento CA 95816
Return Service Requested
SCTA offers a wide range of programs for practicing artists collectors and those who appreciate all forms of fiber and textile art
9
MAY 1 2017 SCTA membership renewals dueMAY 3 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeMAY 3 100ndash230 pm Batik History and Techniques lecture with Keith SmithMAY 3 300ndash600 pm SCTA Membersrsquo Spring SocialMAY 9 1030 am Beading Study GroupMAY 11 100 pm Surface Design and Mixed Media Study GroupMAY 17 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupJUNE 10 amp 11 Botanical Printing on Cellulose Fibers 800 amndash400 pm workshop with Merridee Joan Smith JULY 12 430ndash600 pm SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeJULY 12 600ndash730 pm Silk-screening on Fabric lecture and hands-on demo with Sharon TanovitzJULY 21 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupSEPTEMBER 6 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeSEPTEMBER 6 100 pm Altered Upcycled and Embellished Clothing lecture with Donna Phillips ShellooeNOVEMBER 11 amp 12 Art to Wear amp More
4
JULY PROGRAMldquoSilk-screening on Fabricrdquo
lecture and hands-on demo with Sharon Tanovitz
July 12 600ndash730 pmSCTA member Sharon Tanovitz will explain three
methods for creating silk-screen images drawing fluid screen filler and photo emulsion The uses and advantages of each method will be detailed followed by a demonstration of the two most useful methods Silk-screening materials and tools also will be shown and explained Sharon will then demonstrate the easy way to create multi-color printsThe demonstrations will be hands-on for anyone wishing
to try the techniques and enough materials will be supplied Due to drying and exposure times we will be using completed screens for our printing
MORE SCTA NEWS
A MILESTONE amp A DISCOUNTOn April 5 SCTA reached a milestone mdash500
Facebook Likes Sacramento resident Carla Mathis our 500th like owns ReEmporium and loves creative people Her business offers textile recycle resources for the handmade textile artist and fiber artist communities This includes denim jeans to buy by the pound other textile recyclables like used wool clothing amp cotton t-shirts and handmade crafters and quilters supply by the pound You can contact ReEmporium at (916) 708-8123 or check the website wwwreemporiumshopcom Bonus Mention SCTA and receive a 20 discount
SCTA Board Notesby Deborah Derov
IMPORTANT NOTENew Date and Time for July Program
Our regular July meeting usually the first Wednesday of July has been moved to July 12th to allow for the July 4th celebrations In addition the meeting time is in the evening 600ndash730 pm SCTA has been working on making our meetings
available to as many members as possible Some members work and want evening meetings However other members prefer daytime meetings or donrsquot like to drive after dark In an effort to accommodate as many members as possible we are considering having winter meetings during the day and night meetings on months when it is still light out at night July 2017 is our first evening meeting let us know what you think
SCTA Board Meeting March 1 2017 In attendance Yvonne Warren Gloria Robertson Betty Davis Deborah Derov Diana Bosley Dianne Slivka Jennifer Holden LuAnne Hansen Sharon Tanovitz and Vangie Schafer
Key discussion itemsbull Vacant Chair positions (3) Publicity Bus Trips
Membership bull Also seeking applicants for up-coming Treasurer
openingmdashas of August 2017bull We have four new membersbull Regarding General Meeting time change The July
meeting will be moved to July 12th (because of the 4th of July Holiday) and will run from 600ndash730 pm The Board meeting will be held before the General Meeting from 430ndash600 pm
bull Next Board Meeting Wednesday May 3 2017 1130 am
Volunteers NeededSCTA has the following board
positions open Bus Trips
MembershipPublicityTreasurer
For more information contact SCTA Board President Yvonne Warren
scta1979gmailcom
Please Note
5
When SCTArsquos board Secretary Deborah Derov saw an ad about a textile tour in Bali she knew it was the trip she had been dreaming about for a long time The tour was organized by Barb Alexander and Cheryl Joyce Their company Bali Fiber Tours offers several tours each year for small groups of women (wwwbalifibertourscom) Barb had previously owned a shop in British Columbia where she sold Balinese textile products she had carefully curated on her many trips to Bali Interestingly both Barb and Cheryl are retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers
In May 2016 Deb joined seven other Canadian and American women visiting Bali to get hands-on experience and up-close demonstrations by expert native Balinese batik ikat weaving silk painting and indigo dying artists During their two-week stay when they werenrsquot busy learning textile techniques and shopping they visited museums and temples went to cooking class toured rice paddies and a monkey preserve and
ate barbecued shrimp on the beach at sunset All in the beautiful setting of BaliDeb and her tour-mates stayed in four-star hotels in
Denpasar (the capital city) and Ubud the artistic center of Bali Upon their arrival on the island each guest was greeted with a welcome bag that included a hand painted sarong and various practical items to make their stay more comfortable Most meals were included during tour activities and in the evenings the group usually dined together as a groupDeborah says they were so well taken care of by
Barb and Cheryl that the whole experience was extraordinary She loves elephants and brought back a small polymerclay sculpture by Jon Stuart Anderson And of course lots of fabrics including the rayon batik yardage she designed and helped print with a tjap and a beautiful silk panel she painted Her advice to others is if this sounds like an experience you might enjoy donrsquot waste another minute Yes it was the dream of a lifetime
A WORLD OF TEXTILES
Deb Derovrsquos Textile Tour of Bali
This is a new newsletter feature about textiles around the world Some of our members have been lucky enough to travel to special regions where textiles are an important part of the culture Others of us are arm chair travelers who woud love to hear about these trips Please let us know if we can feature your trip in this column
Oaxaca Valley and Coast Textile Study Tour is set to start Sunday January 14 2018 in Oaxaca city and end Wednesday January 24 2018 in Puerto Escondido on Oaxacarsquos Pacific coast In between you will meet artisans in their homes and workshops enjoy great cuisine dip your hands in an indigo dye-bath travel to remote villages you may not go to on your own This is an eclectic study tour with a focus on textiles and
Oaxacarsquos vast weaving culture It also includes visits to graphic arts studios in the cityQuestions Want to Register Send an email to Oaxaca Cultural Navigator normaschafericloud
Colors of Peru Textile Tour (11 Days) is a one-of a kind exploration of the cultures crafts and textiles of Peru They have two dates for 2017 May 21ndash31 and July 2ndash11
A longer (15 days) Woven Paths Peruvian Weaving Tour is set for May 31ndashJune 14 2017 The tour will visit remote villages and explore fascinating Quechua drying and weaving traditions go to wwwthreads of perucom for more information
6
Focus On Fiber - 2017Application Now through May 7 2017 Show Dates June 6 - 25 2017 Where Sacramento Fine Arts Center 5330 Gibbons Drive Suite B
Carmichael CA Application May 7 2017 To Apply httpsacfineartsorgentryProspectus httpsacfineartsorg
Sponsored by Sacramento Fine Arts Center Focus On Fiber is a national juried art show highlighting exceptional uses for a common material All fibers and fiber techniques will be accepted including basketry dyeing felting hand-loomed inter-looped jewelry knotting papers stitching and re-purposed Best of Show ($250) and additional cash awards Judge Jean Cacicedo For more information contact Carol Wittich 916844-4601 or cjesartprintinggmailcom
Korean Voices in Fiber Translating Tradition into Contemporary Art Show Dates June 6 - 25 2017 Where Sacramento Fine Arts Center 5330 Gibbons Drive Suite B CarmichaelCA Showing also in tandem with Focus On Fiber will be ldquoKorean Voices in Fiber Translating Tradition into Contemporary Artrdquo featuring new fiber artwork from Korea
The Summer of Love Experience Art Fashion and Rock amp RollDates Through August 20 2017Where de Young Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive Golden Gate Park San FranciscoAdmission Adults $25 DeYoung Members Free Seniors 65+ $20Info httpsdeyoungfamsforgsummer-
love-art-fashion-and-rock-rollThe Summer of
Love Experience Art Fashion and Rock amp Roll will be an exhilarating exhibition of iconic rock posters photographs interactive music and light shows costumes and textiles ephemera and avant-garde films A 50th
anniversary celebration of the adventurous and colorful counterculture that blossomed in the years surrounding the legendary San Francisco summer of 1967 the exhibition will present more than 300 significant cultural artifacts of the time including almost 150 objects from the Fine Arts Museumsrsquo extensive permanent holdings
The period is marked by groundbreaking developments in art fashion music and politics Distinctive codes of dress also set members of the Bay Area counterculture apart from mainstream America Local designers began to create fantastic looks using a range of techniques and materials including leatherwork hand-painting knitting and crotchet embroidery repurposed denim and tie-dye
LOCAL amp REGIONAL EVENTS
Sacramento Open Studios Tours Sponsored by Verge Center for the Arts
Regular Registration April 8-May 7Late Registration May 8-14Therersquos still time to register for Sac Open Studio Tours This Sacramento County event includes seven citiesmdashCitrus Heights Elk Grove Folsom Galt Isleton Rancho Cordova and Sacramentomdashdivided geographically into two weekends
Weekend 1 September 9-10 West of Business 80Highway 99Weekend 2 September 16-17 East of Business 80Highway 99Tour Hours 1000 am-500 pmFor more information httpwwwvergeartcomopen-studios
7
Paper and Fabric Marbeling with Lisa OstapinskiMay 21 1ndash4 pm$180Learn to print beautiful colorful paper and fabric by floating ink with marbling technique In this workshop we will experiment with creating our own colors and trying a variety of marbling patterns to print on both paper and
fabric Each participant will marble print cloth napkins and bandanas as well as paper Other options might include fabric pouches and pillow cases or tote bags (subject to change) No experience with marbling or dyeing required just a love of experimentation and play
Watercolor Quilting with Ashley NickelsJune 4 10-4 pm $165This is a workshop that truly inspires us to explore our inner painter and our inner quilter Spend the first part of class exploring the wonderful world of painting on fabric to create watercolor-like designs and patterns In the second part learn the basics of free-motion quilting to create shadows outline and texture This class inspires true creative freedom with its multi-media approach and it is also a fantastic foray into free-motion quilting for a beginning quilter Students will walk away with many colorful blocks and will have gained so much confidence in their free-motion quilting ability
Classes at Handcraft Studio School El Cerrito CA handcraftstudioschoolcom
Make a Rag Rug with Christina StorkSaturday June 3 2-5 pm $90Rag rugs are super fun and super fast to makemdashan excellent weekend project In this class you will learn how to make a classic circular rag rug using yarn made from fabric and a crochet hook No prior knowledge of crochet requiredmdashyoursquoll learn how to do all the stitches needed to start and grow your rug as well as how to change colors and attach fresh balls of fabric yarn We will also cover repurposing old tee shirtssheetsfabric into usable yarn Class fee includes five balls of fabric yarn and a crochet hook If yoursquod like to make your own fabric yarn in class please bring fabric scissors and old tee shirts or sheets
Bead Society of Northern California Bead Bazaar
CancelledAfter over 25 years of hosting the Bead Society of Northern California (BSNC) Bead Bazaarthe 2017 show has been cancelled The decision to cancel the show was ultimately a financial decision and an end to a great era of BSNC bead bazaar sharing shopping and socializing with the beading community of the Bay Area and beyond The BSNC will continue bringing members and vendors together in the future through trunk shows and smaller venue events
All area artists are invited to donate work for Inner SOUL a special tribute art show to help bring awareness and raise funds for Joshua House a critical new homeless hospice in Sacramento Using the shoe as a symbol they invite you to sculpt paint stitch and embellish Acceptable media ceramic watercolor acrylic oil pastel pen and ink mixed media collage metal and textile Artwork must include or suggest a shoe in some form be suitable for hanging or displaying and be no larger than 24rdquo x 36rdquo or wearable art
The show is being hosted at Uptown Studios July 1ndash31 with a special July 8th reception which will include a silent auction (all prices starting at $100) The
reception will include a shoe drive to benefit Loaves and Fishesrsquo homeless clients Drop your artwork off at Uptown Studios
2415 23rd Street Sacramento CA between June 4 and June 17 2017 For more information please contact Helen Plenert at (916) 599-2608 or helenhplenertcom
Inner SOULOPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS
LOCAL amp REGIONAL EVENTS
8
Special Interest Group NewsBeading Study Group
by Carolyn Granados
KnittingCrocheting Study Group
by Jennifer Holden
Above designs painted with toilet paper rolls Below batik fabric created with melted crayon and dye
Surface Design and Mixed Media
by Yvonne Warren
13
13
SCTA has a new Needlework group Meetings will be held at Shepard Garden and Art Center on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 630-830 pm (The next two meetings will be May 17th 2017 and June 21st 2017) All experience levels are welcome Please consider yourself invited to join
The Needlework Group is still in a formative stage We look forward to meeting other needlework enthusiasts of all types at our meetings This includes knitters crocheters tatters embroiderers and needlepointers
The group purpose is to encourage and inspire each other in the needlework arts Bring a project in progress as well as a desire to expand your skills through sharing with others Meetings are free to SCTA and SWSG members Non-SCTA members can attend their first meeting for free and $5 for consecutive meetings
The March meeting was our first official meeting LuAnne Hansen Sally Nagy Marilyn Wilson and Jennifer Holden shared their knitting and crochet projects in progress As our first meeting there was much to learn as we became acquainted We talked about designers we admire techniques we want to learn and fiber events and stores we would like to visit Jennifer has a list of these things to aid future planning for the group
May 11 2107 Painting with Cardboard RollsHerersquos a super easy and fun painting technique using left over cardboard rolls from gift wrap paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls The print pattern created with cardboard fans mimics that of fireworks or a delicate dandelion Join us May 11 2017 at 100 pm
June 8 2017 Unique BatikWe will be creating a unique batik look using melted crayon and dye I always preferred batik fabrics and their vibrant colors We will repeat this workshop for those who missed it the first time This technique only uses a mix of color crayons as a resist and dye to produce a beautiful batik fabric Join us June 8th at 100 pm for this unique fabric painting craft
Our April meetingrsquos project was a challenge We created our own bracelet based on a bracelet that I purchased in Turkey about ten years ago Everyone worked diligently and completed their design and the bracelets were beautiful The May meetingrsquos agenda is to work on any project you wish to bring We also will be sharing any new ideas we have seen or read about This is the part of our meeting I love the most
Yvonne Warren and her bracelet
Jennifer Holden crochets (left) while Sally Nagy ldquofrogsrdquo (unknits) and Marilyn Wilson(bottom left) measures her scarf
Come enjoy the companionship of other needleworkers Your presence and input
regarding the development of the group is welcomed If you are interested in an afternoon
meetingplease contact Jennifer at 916698-5384 or
spinningchester1gmailcom to let her know
SCTA DATES TO REMEMBER
Unless otherwise stated all programs and events are held at theShepard Garden and Arts Center 3330 McKinley Boulevard Sacramento
SACRAMENTO CENTER FOR THE TEXTILE ARTSA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONcoShepard Garden amp Arts Center3330 McKinley BlvdSacramento CA 95816
Return Service Requested
SCTA offers a wide range of programs for practicing artists collectors and those who appreciate all forms of fiber and textile art
9
MAY 1 2017 SCTA membership renewals dueMAY 3 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeMAY 3 100ndash230 pm Batik History and Techniques lecture with Keith SmithMAY 3 300ndash600 pm SCTA Membersrsquo Spring SocialMAY 9 1030 am Beading Study GroupMAY 11 100 pm Surface Design and Mixed Media Study GroupMAY 17 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupJUNE 10 amp 11 Botanical Printing on Cellulose Fibers 800 amndash400 pm workshop with Merridee Joan Smith JULY 12 430ndash600 pm SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeJULY 12 600ndash730 pm Silk-screening on Fabric lecture and hands-on demo with Sharon TanovitzJULY 21 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupSEPTEMBER 6 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeSEPTEMBER 6 100 pm Altered Upcycled and Embellished Clothing lecture with Donna Phillips ShellooeNOVEMBER 11 amp 12 Art to Wear amp More
5
When SCTArsquos board Secretary Deborah Derov saw an ad about a textile tour in Bali she knew it was the trip she had been dreaming about for a long time The tour was organized by Barb Alexander and Cheryl Joyce Their company Bali Fiber Tours offers several tours each year for small groups of women (wwwbalifibertourscom) Barb had previously owned a shop in British Columbia where she sold Balinese textile products she had carefully curated on her many trips to Bali Interestingly both Barb and Cheryl are retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers
In May 2016 Deb joined seven other Canadian and American women visiting Bali to get hands-on experience and up-close demonstrations by expert native Balinese batik ikat weaving silk painting and indigo dying artists During their two-week stay when they werenrsquot busy learning textile techniques and shopping they visited museums and temples went to cooking class toured rice paddies and a monkey preserve and
ate barbecued shrimp on the beach at sunset All in the beautiful setting of BaliDeb and her tour-mates stayed in four-star hotels in
Denpasar (the capital city) and Ubud the artistic center of Bali Upon their arrival on the island each guest was greeted with a welcome bag that included a hand painted sarong and various practical items to make their stay more comfortable Most meals were included during tour activities and in the evenings the group usually dined together as a groupDeborah says they were so well taken care of by
Barb and Cheryl that the whole experience was extraordinary She loves elephants and brought back a small polymerclay sculpture by Jon Stuart Anderson And of course lots of fabrics including the rayon batik yardage she designed and helped print with a tjap and a beautiful silk panel she painted Her advice to others is if this sounds like an experience you might enjoy donrsquot waste another minute Yes it was the dream of a lifetime
A WORLD OF TEXTILES
Deb Derovrsquos Textile Tour of Bali
This is a new newsletter feature about textiles around the world Some of our members have been lucky enough to travel to special regions where textiles are an important part of the culture Others of us are arm chair travelers who woud love to hear about these trips Please let us know if we can feature your trip in this column
Oaxaca Valley and Coast Textile Study Tour is set to start Sunday January 14 2018 in Oaxaca city and end Wednesday January 24 2018 in Puerto Escondido on Oaxacarsquos Pacific coast In between you will meet artisans in their homes and workshops enjoy great cuisine dip your hands in an indigo dye-bath travel to remote villages you may not go to on your own This is an eclectic study tour with a focus on textiles and
Oaxacarsquos vast weaving culture It also includes visits to graphic arts studios in the cityQuestions Want to Register Send an email to Oaxaca Cultural Navigator normaschafericloud
Colors of Peru Textile Tour (11 Days) is a one-of a kind exploration of the cultures crafts and textiles of Peru They have two dates for 2017 May 21ndash31 and July 2ndash11
A longer (15 days) Woven Paths Peruvian Weaving Tour is set for May 31ndashJune 14 2017 The tour will visit remote villages and explore fascinating Quechua drying and weaving traditions go to wwwthreads of perucom for more information
6
Focus On Fiber - 2017Application Now through May 7 2017 Show Dates June 6 - 25 2017 Where Sacramento Fine Arts Center 5330 Gibbons Drive Suite B
Carmichael CA Application May 7 2017 To Apply httpsacfineartsorgentryProspectus httpsacfineartsorg
Sponsored by Sacramento Fine Arts Center Focus On Fiber is a national juried art show highlighting exceptional uses for a common material All fibers and fiber techniques will be accepted including basketry dyeing felting hand-loomed inter-looped jewelry knotting papers stitching and re-purposed Best of Show ($250) and additional cash awards Judge Jean Cacicedo For more information contact Carol Wittich 916844-4601 or cjesartprintinggmailcom
Korean Voices in Fiber Translating Tradition into Contemporary Art Show Dates June 6 - 25 2017 Where Sacramento Fine Arts Center 5330 Gibbons Drive Suite B CarmichaelCA Showing also in tandem with Focus On Fiber will be ldquoKorean Voices in Fiber Translating Tradition into Contemporary Artrdquo featuring new fiber artwork from Korea
The Summer of Love Experience Art Fashion and Rock amp RollDates Through August 20 2017Where de Young Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive Golden Gate Park San FranciscoAdmission Adults $25 DeYoung Members Free Seniors 65+ $20Info httpsdeyoungfamsforgsummer-
love-art-fashion-and-rock-rollThe Summer of
Love Experience Art Fashion and Rock amp Roll will be an exhilarating exhibition of iconic rock posters photographs interactive music and light shows costumes and textiles ephemera and avant-garde films A 50th
anniversary celebration of the adventurous and colorful counterculture that blossomed in the years surrounding the legendary San Francisco summer of 1967 the exhibition will present more than 300 significant cultural artifacts of the time including almost 150 objects from the Fine Arts Museumsrsquo extensive permanent holdings
The period is marked by groundbreaking developments in art fashion music and politics Distinctive codes of dress also set members of the Bay Area counterculture apart from mainstream America Local designers began to create fantastic looks using a range of techniques and materials including leatherwork hand-painting knitting and crotchet embroidery repurposed denim and tie-dye
LOCAL amp REGIONAL EVENTS
Sacramento Open Studios Tours Sponsored by Verge Center for the Arts
Regular Registration April 8-May 7Late Registration May 8-14Therersquos still time to register for Sac Open Studio Tours This Sacramento County event includes seven citiesmdashCitrus Heights Elk Grove Folsom Galt Isleton Rancho Cordova and Sacramentomdashdivided geographically into two weekends
Weekend 1 September 9-10 West of Business 80Highway 99Weekend 2 September 16-17 East of Business 80Highway 99Tour Hours 1000 am-500 pmFor more information httpwwwvergeartcomopen-studios
7
Paper and Fabric Marbeling with Lisa OstapinskiMay 21 1ndash4 pm$180Learn to print beautiful colorful paper and fabric by floating ink with marbling technique In this workshop we will experiment with creating our own colors and trying a variety of marbling patterns to print on both paper and
fabric Each participant will marble print cloth napkins and bandanas as well as paper Other options might include fabric pouches and pillow cases or tote bags (subject to change) No experience with marbling or dyeing required just a love of experimentation and play
Watercolor Quilting with Ashley NickelsJune 4 10-4 pm $165This is a workshop that truly inspires us to explore our inner painter and our inner quilter Spend the first part of class exploring the wonderful world of painting on fabric to create watercolor-like designs and patterns In the second part learn the basics of free-motion quilting to create shadows outline and texture This class inspires true creative freedom with its multi-media approach and it is also a fantastic foray into free-motion quilting for a beginning quilter Students will walk away with many colorful blocks and will have gained so much confidence in their free-motion quilting ability
Classes at Handcraft Studio School El Cerrito CA handcraftstudioschoolcom
Make a Rag Rug with Christina StorkSaturday June 3 2-5 pm $90Rag rugs are super fun and super fast to makemdashan excellent weekend project In this class you will learn how to make a classic circular rag rug using yarn made from fabric and a crochet hook No prior knowledge of crochet requiredmdashyoursquoll learn how to do all the stitches needed to start and grow your rug as well as how to change colors and attach fresh balls of fabric yarn We will also cover repurposing old tee shirtssheetsfabric into usable yarn Class fee includes five balls of fabric yarn and a crochet hook If yoursquod like to make your own fabric yarn in class please bring fabric scissors and old tee shirts or sheets
Bead Society of Northern California Bead Bazaar
CancelledAfter over 25 years of hosting the Bead Society of Northern California (BSNC) Bead Bazaarthe 2017 show has been cancelled The decision to cancel the show was ultimately a financial decision and an end to a great era of BSNC bead bazaar sharing shopping and socializing with the beading community of the Bay Area and beyond The BSNC will continue bringing members and vendors together in the future through trunk shows and smaller venue events
All area artists are invited to donate work for Inner SOUL a special tribute art show to help bring awareness and raise funds for Joshua House a critical new homeless hospice in Sacramento Using the shoe as a symbol they invite you to sculpt paint stitch and embellish Acceptable media ceramic watercolor acrylic oil pastel pen and ink mixed media collage metal and textile Artwork must include or suggest a shoe in some form be suitable for hanging or displaying and be no larger than 24rdquo x 36rdquo or wearable art
The show is being hosted at Uptown Studios July 1ndash31 with a special July 8th reception which will include a silent auction (all prices starting at $100) The
reception will include a shoe drive to benefit Loaves and Fishesrsquo homeless clients Drop your artwork off at Uptown Studios
2415 23rd Street Sacramento CA between June 4 and June 17 2017 For more information please contact Helen Plenert at (916) 599-2608 or helenhplenertcom
Inner SOULOPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS
LOCAL amp REGIONAL EVENTS
8
Special Interest Group NewsBeading Study Group
by Carolyn Granados
KnittingCrocheting Study Group
by Jennifer Holden
Above designs painted with toilet paper rolls Below batik fabric created with melted crayon and dye
Surface Design and Mixed Media
by Yvonne Warren
13
13
SCTA has a new Needlework group Meetings will be held at Shepard Garden and Art Center on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 630-830 pm (The next two meetings will be May 17th 2017 and June 21st 2017) All experience levels are welcome Please consider yourself invited to join
The Needlework Group is still in a formative stage We look forward to meeting other needlework enthusiasts of all types at our meetings This includes knitters crocheters tatters embroiderers and needlepointers
The group purpose is to encourage and inspire each other in the needlework arts Bring a project in progress as well as a desire to expand your skills through sharing with others Meetings are free to SCTA and SWSG members Non-SCTA members can attend their first meeting for free and $5 for consecutive meetings
The March meeting was our first official meeting LuAnne Hansen Sally Nagy Marilyn Wilson and Jennifer Holden shared their knitting and crochet projects in progress As our first meeting there was much to learn as we became acquainted We talked about designers we admire techniques we want to learn and fiber events and stores we would like to visit Jennifer has a list of these things to aid future planning for the group
May 11 2107 Painting with Cardboard RollsHerersquos a super easy and fun painting technique using left over cardboard rolls from gift wrap paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls The print pattern created with cardboard fans mimics that of fireworks or a delicate dandelion Join us May 11 2017 at 100 pm
June 8 2017 Unique BatikWe will be creating a unique batik look using melted crayon and dye I always preferred batik fabrics and their vibrant colors We will repeat this workshop for those who missed it the first time This technique only uses a mix of color crayons as a resist and dye to produce a beautiful batik fabric Join us June 8th at 100 pm for this unique fabric painting craft
Our April meetingrsquos project was a challenge We created our own bracelet based on a bracelet that I purchased in Turkey about ten years ago Everyone worked diligently and completed their design and the bracelets were beautiful The May meetingrsquos agenda is to work on any project you wish to bring We also will be sharing any new ideas we have seen or read about This is the part of our meeting I love the most
Yvonne Warren and her bracelet
Jennifer Holden crochets (left) while Sally Nagy ldquofrogsrdquo (unknits) and Marilyn Wilson(bottom left) measures her scarf
Come enjoy the companionship of other needleworkers Your presence and input
regarding the development of the group is welcomed If you are interested in an afternoon
meetingplease contact Jennifer at 916698-5384 or
spinningchester1gmailcom to let her know
SCTA DATES TO REMEMBER
Unless otherwise stated all programs and events are held at theShepard Garden and Arts Center 3330 McKinley Boulevard Sacramento
SACRAMENTO CENTER FOR THE TEXTILE ARTSA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONcoShepard Garden amp Arts Center3330 McKinley BlvdSacramento CA 95816
Return Service Requested
SCTA offers a wide range of programs for practicing artists collectors and those who appreciate all forms of fiber and textile art
9
MAY 1 2017 SCTA membership renewals dueMAY 3 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeMAY 3 100ndash230 pm Batik History and Techniques lecture with Keith SmithMAY 3 300ndash600 pm SCTA Membersrsquo Spring SocialMAY 9 1030 am Beading Study GroupMAY 11 100 pm Surface Design and Mixed Media Study GroupMAY 17 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupJUNE 10 amp 11 Botanical Printing on Cellulose Fibers 800 amndash400 pm workshop with Merridee Joan Smith JULY 12 430ndash600 pm SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeJULY 12 600ndash730 pm Silk-screening on Fabric lecture and hands-on demo with Sharon TanovitzJULY 21 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupSEPTEMBER 6 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeSEPTEMBER 6 100 pm Altered Upcycled and Embellished Clothing lecture with Donna Phillips ShellooeNOVEMBER 11 amp 12 Art to Wear amp More
6
Focus On Fiber - 2017Application Now through May 7 2017 Show Dates June 6 - 25 2017 Where Sacramento Fine Arts Center 5330 Gibbons Drive Suite B
Carmichael CA Application May 7 2017 To Apply httpsacfineartsorgentryProspectus httpsacfineartsorg
Sponsored by Sacramento Fine Arts Center Focus On Fiber is a national juried art show highlighting exceptional uses for a common material All fibers and fiber techniques will be accepted including basketry dyeing felting hand-loomed inter-looped jewelry knotting papers stitching and re-purposed Best of Show ($250) and additional cash awards Judge Jean Cacicedo For more information contact Carol Wittich 916844-4601 or cjesartprintinggmailcom
Korean Voices in Fiber Translating Tradition into Contemporary Art Show Dates June 6 - 25 2017 Where Sacramento Fine Arts Center 5330 Gibbons Drive Suite B CarmichaelCA Showing also in tandem with Focus On Fiber will be ldquoKorean Voices in Fiber Translating Tradition into Contemporary Artrdquo featuring new fiber artwork from Korea
The Summer of Love Experience Art Fashion and Rock amp RollDates Through August 20 2017Where de Young Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive Golden Gate Park San FranciscoAdmission Adults $25 DeYoung Members Free Seniors 65+ $20Info httpsdeyoungfamsforgsummer-
love-art-fashion-and-rock-rollThe Summer of
Love Experience Art Fashion and Rock amp Roll will be an exhilarating exhibition of iconic rock posters photographs interactive music and light shows costumes and textiles ephemera and avant-garde films A 50th
anniversary celebration of the adventurous and colorful counterculture that blossomed in the years surrounding the legendary San Francisco summer of 1967 the exhibition will present more than 300 significant cultural artifacts of the time including almost 150 objects from the Fine Arts Museumsrsquo extensive permanent holdings
The period is marked by groundbreaking developments in art fashion music and politics Distinctive codes of dress also set members of the Bay Area counterculture apart from mainstream America Local designers began to create fantastic looks using a range of techniques and materials including leatherwork hand-painting knitting and crotchet embroidery repurposed denim and tie-dye
LOCAL amp REGIONAL EVENTS
Sacramento Open Studios Tours Sponsored by Verge Center for the Arts
Regular Registration April 8-May 7Late Registration May 8-14Therersquos still time to register for Sac Open Studio Tours This Sacramento County event includes seven citiesmdashCitrus Heights Elk Grove Folsom Galt Isleton Rancho Cordova and Sacramentomdashdivided geographically into two weekends
Weekend 1 September 9-10 West of Business 80Highway 99Weekend 2 September 16-17 East of Business 80Highway 99Tour Hours 1000 am-500 pmFor more information httpwwwvergeartcomopen-studios
7
Paper and Fabric Marbeling with Lisa OstapinskiMay 21 1ndash4 pm$180Learn to print beautiful colorful paper and fabric by floating ink with marbling technique In this workshop we will experiment with creating our own colors and trying a variety of marbling patterns to print on both paper and
fabric Each participant will marble print cloth napkins and bandanas as well as paper Other options might include fabric pouches and pillow cases or tote bags (subject to change) No experience with marbling or dyeing required just a love of experimentation and play
Watercolor Quilting with Ashley NickelsJune 4 10-4 pm $165This is a workshop that truly inspires us to explore our inner painter and our inner quilter Spend the first part of class exploring the wonderful world of painting on fabric to create watercolor-like designs and patterns In the second part learn the basics of free-motion quilting to create shadows outline and texture This class inspires true creative freedom with its multi-media approach and it is also a fantastic foray into free-motion quilting for a beginning quilter Students will walk away with many colorful blocks and will have gained so much confidence in their free-motion quilting ability
Classes at Handcraft Studio School El Cerrito CA handcraftstudioschoolcom
Make a Rag Rug with Christina StorkSaturday June 3 2-5 pm $90Rag rugs are super fun and super fast to makemdashan excellent weekend project In this class you will learn how to make a classic circular rag rug using yarn made from fabric and a crochet hook No prior knowledge of crochet requiredmdashyoursquoll learn how to do all the stitches needed to start and grow your rug as well as how to change colors and attach fresh balls of fabric yarn We will also cover repurposing old tee shirtssheetsfabric into usable yarn Class fee includes five balls of fabric yarn and a crochet hook If yoursquod like to make your own fabric yarn in class please bring fabric scissors and old tee shirts or sheets
Bead Society of Northern California Bead Bazaar
CancelledAfter over 25 years of hosting the Bead Society of Northern California (BSNC) Bead Bazaarthe 2017 show has been cancelled The decision to cancel the show was ultimately a financial decision and an end to a great era of BSNC bead bazaar sharing shopping and socializing with the beading community of the Bay Area and beyond The BSNC will continue bringing members and vendors together in the future through trunk shows and smaller venue events
All area artists are invited to donate work for Inner SOUL a special tribute art show to help bring awareness and raise funds for Joshua House a critical new homeless hospice in Sacramento Using the shoe as a symbol they invite you to sculpt paint stitch and embellish Acceptable media ceramic watercolor acrylic oil pastel pen and ink mixed media collage metal and textile Artwork must include or suggest a shoe in some form be suitable for hanging or displaying and be no larger than 24rdquo x 36rdquo or wearable art
The show is being hosted at Uptown Studios July 1ndash31 with a special July 8th reception which will include a silent auction (all prices starting at $100) The
reception will include a shoe drive to benefit Loaves and Fishesrsquo homeless clients Drop your artwork off at Uptown Studios
2415 23rd Street Sacramento CA between June 4 and June 17 2017 For more information please contact Helen Plenert at (916) 599-2608 or helenhplenertcom
Inner SOULOPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS
LOCAL amp REGIONAL EVENTS
8
Special Interest Group NewsBeading Study Group
by Carolyn Granados
KnittingCrocheting Study Group
by Jennifer Holden
Above designs painted with toilet paper rolls Below batik fabric created with melted crayon and dye
Surface Design and Mixed Media
by Yvonne Warren
13
13
SCTA has a new Needlework group Meetings will be held at Shepard Garden and Art Center on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 630-830 pm (The next two meetings will be May 17th 2017 and June 21st 2017) All experience levels are welcome Please consider yourself invited to join
The Needlework Group is still in a formative stage We look forward to meeting other needlework enthusiasts of all types at our meetings This includes knitters crocheters tatters embroiderers and needlepointers
The group purpose is to encourage and inspire each other in the needlework arts Bring a project in progress as well as a desire to expand your skills through sharing with others Meetings are free to SCTA and SWSG members Non-SCTA members can attend their first meeting for free and $5 for consecutive meetings
The March meeting was our first official meeting LuAnne Hansen Sally Nagy Marilyn Wilson and Jennifer Holden shared their knitting and crochet projects in progress As our first meeting there was much to learn as we became acquainted We talked about designers we admire techniques we want to learn and fiber events and stores we would like to visit Jennifer has a list of these things to aid future planning for the group
May 11 2107 Painting with Cardboard RollsHerersquos a super easy and fun painting technique using left over cardboard rolls from gift wrap paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls The print pattern created with cardboard fans mimics that of fireworks or a delicate dandelion Join us May 11 2017 at 100 pm
June 8 2017 Unique BatikWe will be creating a unique batik look using melted crayon and dye I always preferred batik fabrics and their vibrant colors We will repeat this workshop for those who missed it the first time This technique only uses a mix of color crayons as a resist and dye to produce a beautiful batik fabric Join us June 8th at 100 pm for this unique fabric painting craft
Our April meetingrsquos project was a challenge We created our own bracelet based on a bracelet that I purchased in Turkey about ten years ago Everyone worked diligently and completed their design and the bracelets were beautiful The May meetingrsquos agenda is to work on any project you wish to bring We also will be sharing any new ideas we have seen or read about This is the part of our meeting I love the most
Yvonne Warren and her bracelet
Jennifer Holden crochets (left) while Sally Nagy ldquofrogsrdquo (unknits) and Marilyn Wilson(bottom left) measures her scarf
Come enjoy the companionship of other needleworkers Your presence and input
regarding the development of the group is welcomed If you are interested in an afternoon
meetingplease contact Jennifer at 916698-5384 or
spinningchester1gmailcom to let her know
SCTA DATES TO REMEMBER
Unless otherwise stated all programs and events are held at theShepard Garden and Arts Center 3330 McKinley Boulevard Sacramento
SACRAMENTO CENTER FOR THE TEXTILE ARTSA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONcoShepard Garden amp Arts Center3330 McKinley BlvdSacramento CA 95816
Return Service Requested
SCTA offers a wide range of programs for practicing artists collectors and those who appreciate all forms of fiber and textile art
9
MAY 1 2017 SCTA membership renewals dueMAY 3 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeMAY 3 100ndash230 pm Batik History and Techniques lecture with Keith SmithMAY 3 300ndash600 pm SCTA Membersrsquo Spring SocialMAY 9 1030 am Beading Study GroupMAY 11 100 pm Surface Design and Mixed Media Study GroupMAY 17 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupJUNE 10 amp 11 Botanical Printing on Cellulose Fibers 800 amndash400 pm workshop with Merridee Joan Smith JULY 12 430ndash600 pm SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeJULY 12 600ndash730 pm Silk-screening on Fabric lecture and hands-on demo with Sharon TanovitzJULY 21 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupSEPTEMBER 6 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeSEPTEMBER 6 100 pm Altered Upcycled and Embellished Clothing lecture with Donna Phillips ShellooeNOVEMBER 11 amp 12 Art to Wear amp More
7
Paper and Fabric Marbeling with Lisa OstapinskiMay 21 1ndash4 pm$180Learn to print beautiful colorful paper and fabric by floating ink with marbling technique In this workshop we will experiment with creating our own colors and trying a variety of marbling patterns to print on both paper and
fabric Each participant will marble print cloth napkins and bandanas as well as paper Other options might include fabric pouches and pillow cases or tote bags (subject to change) No experience with marbling or dyeing required just a love of experimentation and play
Watercolor Quilting with Ashley NickelsJune 4 10-4 pm $165This is a workshop that truly inspires us to explore our inner painter and our inner quilter Spend the first part of class exploring the wonderful world of painting on fabric to create watercolor-like designs and patterns In the second part learn the basics of free-motion quilting to create shadows outline and texture This class inspires true creative freedom with its multi-media approach and it is also a fantastic foray into free-motion quilting for a beginning quilter Students will walk away with many colorful blocks and will have gained so much confidence in their free-motion quilting ability
Classes at Handcraft Studio School El Cerrito CA handcraftstudioschoolcom
Make a Rag Rug with Christina StorkSaturday June 3 2-5 pm $90Rag rugs are super fun and super fast to makemdashan excellent weekend project In this class you will learn how to make a classic circular rag rug using yarn made from fabric and a crochet hook No prior knowledge of crochet requiredmdashyoursquoll learn how to do all the stitches needed to start and grow your rug as well as how to change colors and attach fresh balls of fabric yarn We will also cover repurposing old tee shirtssheetsfabric into usable yarn Class fee includes five balls of fabric yarn and a crochet hook If yoursquod like to make your own fabric yarn in class please bring fabric scissors and old tee shirts or sheets
Bead Society of Northern California Bead Bazaar
CancelledAfter over 25 years of hosting the Bead Society of Northern California (BSNC) Bead Bazaarthe 2017 show has been cancelled The decision to cancel the show was ultimately a financial decision and an end to a great era of BSNC bead bazaar sharing shopping and socializing with the beading community of the Bay Area and beyond The BSNC will continue bringing members and vendors together in the future through trunk shows and smaller venue events
All area artists are invited to donate work for Inner SOUL a special tribute art show to help bring awareness and raise funds for Joshua House a critical new homeless hospice in Sacramento Using the shoe as a symbol they invite you to sculpt paint stitch and embellish Acceptable media ceramic watercolor acrylic oil pastel pen and ink mixed media collage metal and textile Artwork must include or suggest a shoe in some form be suitable for hanging or displaying and be no larger than 24rdquo x 36rdquo or wearable art
The show is being hosted at Uptown Studios July 1ndash31 with a special July 8th reception which will include a silent auction (all prices starting at $100) The
reception will include a shoe drive to benefit Loaves and Fishesrsquo homeless clients Drop your artwork off at Uptown Studios
2415 23rd Street Sacramento CA between June 4 and June 17 2017 For more information please contact Helen Plenert at (916) 599-2608 or helenhplenertcom
Inner SOULOPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS
LOCAL amp REGIONAL EVENTS
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Special Interest Group NewsBeading Study Group
by Carolyn Granados
KnittingCrocheting Study Group
by Jennifer Holden
Above designs painted with toilet paper rolls Below batik fabric created with melted crayon and dye
Surface Design and Mixed Media
by Yvonne Warren
13
13
SCTA has a new Needlework group Meetings will be held at Shepard Garden and Art Center on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 630-830 pm (The next two meetings will be May 17th 2017 and June 21st 2017) All experience levels are welcome Please consider yourself invited to join
The Needlework Group is still in a formative stage We look forward to meeting other needlework enthusiasts of all types at our meetings This includes knitters crocheters tatters embroiderers and needlepointers
The group purpose is to encourage and inspire each other in the needlework arts Bring a project in progress as well as a desire to expand your skills through sharing with others Meetings are free to SCTA and SWSG members Non-SCTA members can attend their first meeting for free and $5 for consecutive meetings
The March meeting was our first official meeting LuAnne Hansen Sally Nagy Marilyn Wilson and Jennifer Holden shared their knitting and crochet projects in progress As our first meeting there was much to learn as we became acquainted We talked about designers we admire techniques we want to learn and fiber events and stores we would like to visit Jennifer has a list of these things to aid future planning for the group
May 11 2107 Painting with Cardboard RollsHerersquos a super easy and fun painting technique using left over cardboard rolls from gift wrap paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls The print pattern created with cardboard fans mimics that of fireworks or a delicate dandelion Join us May 11 2017 at 100 pm
June 8 2017 Unique BatikWe will be creating a unique batik look using melted crayon and dye I always preferred batik fabrics and their vibrant colors We will repeat this workshop for those who missed it the first time This technique only uses a mix of color crayons as a resist and dye to produce a beautiful batik fabric Join us June 8th at 100 pm for this unique fabric painting craft
Our April meetingrsquos project was a challenge We created our own bracelet based on a bracelet that I purchased in Turkey about ten years ago Everyone worked diligently and completed their design and the bracelets were beautiful The May meetingrsquos agenda is to work on any project you wish to bring We also will be sharing any new ideas we have seen or read about This is the part of our meeting I love the most
Yvonne Warren and her bracelet
Jennifer Holden crochets (left) while Sally Nagy ldquofrogsrdquo (unknits) and Marilyn Wilson(bottom left) measures her scarf
Come enjoy the companionship of other needleworkers Your presence and input
regarding the development of the group is welcomed If you are interested in an afternoon
meetingplease contact Jennifer at 916698-5384 or
spinningchester1gmailcom to let her know
SCTA DATES TO REMEMBER
Unless otherwise stated all programs and events are held at theShepard Garden and Arts Center 3330 McKinley Boulevard Sacramento
SACRAMENTO CENTER FOR THE TEXTILE ARTSA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONcoShepard Garden amp Arts Center3330 McKinley BlvdSacramento CA 95816
Return Service Requested
SCTA offers a wide range of programs for practicing artists collectors and those who appreciate all forms of fiber and textile art
9
MAY 1 2017 SCTA membership renewals dueMAY 3 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeMAY 3 100ndash230 pm Batik History and Techniques lecture with Keith SmithMAY 3 300ndash600 pm SCTA Membersrsquo Spring SocialMAY 9 1030 am Beading Study GroupMAY 11 100 pm Surface Design and Mixed Media Study GroupMAY 17 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupJUNE 10 amp 11 Botanical Printing on Cellulose Fibers 800 amndash400 pm workshop with Merridee Joan Smith JULY 12 430ndash600 pm SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeJULY 12 600ndash730 pm Silk-screening on Fabric lecture and hands-on demo with Sharon TanovitzJULY 21 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupSEPTEMBER 6 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeSEPTEMBER 6 100 pm Altered Upcycled and Embellished Clothing lecture with Donna Phillips ShellooeNOVEMBER 11 amp 12 Art to Wear amp More
8
Special Interest Group NewsBeading Study Group
by Carolyn Granados
KnittingCrocheting Study Group
by Jennifer Holden
Above designs painted with toilet paper rolls Below batik fabric created with melted crayon and dye
Surface Design and Mixed Media
by Yvonne Warren
13
13
SCTA has a new Needlework group Meetings will be held at Shepard Garden and Art Center on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 630-830 pm (The next two meetings will be May 17th 2017 and June 21st 2017) All experience levels are welcome Please consider yourself invited to join
The Needlework Group is still in a formative stage We look forward to meeting other needlework enthusiasts of all types at our meetings This includes knitters crocheters tatters embroiderers and needlepointers
The group purpose is to encourage and inspire each other in the needlework arts Bring a project in progress as well as a desire to expand your skills through sharing with others Meetings are free to SCTA and SWSG members Non-SCTA members can attend their first meeting for free and $5 for consecutive meetings
The March meeting was our first official meeting LuAnne Hansen Sally Nagy Marilyn Wilson and Jennifer Holden shared their knitting and crochet projects in progress As our first meeting there was much to learn as we became acquainted We talked about designers we admire techniques we want to learn and fiber events and stores we would like to visit Jennifer has a list of these things to aid future planning for the group
May 11 2107 Painting with Cardboard RollsHerersquos a super easy and fun painting technique using left over cardboard rolls from gift wrap paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls The print pattern created with cardboard fans mimics that of fireworks or a delicate dandelion Join us May 11 2017 at 100 pm
June 8 2017 Unique BatikWe will be creating a unique batik look using melted crayon and dye I always preferred batik fabrics and their vibrant colors We will repeat this workshop for those who missed it the first time This technique only uses a mix of color crayons as a resist and dye to produce a beautiful batik fabric Join us June 8th at 100 pm for this unique fabric painting craft
Our April meetingrsquos project was a challenge We created our own bracelet based on a bracelet that I purchased in Turkey about ten years ago Everyone worked diligently and completed their design and the bracelets were beautiful The May meetingrsquos agenda is to work on any project you wish to bring We also will be sharing any new ideas we have seen or read about This is the part of our meeting I love the most
Yvonne Warren and her bracelet
Jennifer Holden crochets (left) while Sally Nagy ldquofrogsrdquo (unknits) and Marilyn Wilson(bottom left) measures her scarf
Come enjoy the companionship of other needleworkers Your presence and input
regarding the development of the group is welcomed If you are interested in an afternoon
meetingplease contact Jennifer at 916698-5384 or
spinningchester1gmailcom to let her know
SCTA DATES TO REMEMBER
Unless otherwise stated all programs and events are held at theShepard Garden and Arts Center 3330 McKinley Boulevard Sacramento
SACRAMENTO CENTER FOR THE TEXTILE ARTSA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONcoShepard Garden amp Arts Center3330 McKinley BlvdSacramento CA 95816
Return Service Requested
SCTA offers a wide range of programs for practicing artists collectors and those who appreciate all forms of fiber and textile art
9
MAY 1 2017 SCTA membership renewals dueMAY 3 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeMAY 3 100ndash230 pm Batik History and Techniques lecture with Keith SmithMAY 3 300ndash600 pm SCTA Membersrsquo Spring SocialMAY 9 1030 am Beading Study GroupMAY 11 100 pm Surface Design and Mixed Media Study GroupMAY 17 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupJUNE 10 amp 11 Botanical Printing on Cellulose Fibers 800 amndash400 pm workshop with Merridee Joan Smith JULY 12 430ndash600 pm SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeJULY 12 600ndash730 pm Silk-screening on Fabric lecture and hands-on demo with Sharon TanovitzJULY 21 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupSEPTEMBER 6 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeSEPTEMBER 6 100 pm Altered Upcycled and Embellished Clothing lecture with Donna Phillips ShellooeNOVEMBER 11 amp 12 Art to Wear amp More
SCTA DATES TO REMEMBER
Unless otherwise stated all programs and events are held at theShepard Garden and Arts Center 3330 McKinley Boulevard Sacramento
SACRAMENTO CENTER FOR THE TEXTILE ARTSA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONcoShepard Garden amp Arts Center3330 McKinley BlvdSacramento CA 95816
Return Service Requested
SCTA offers a wide range of programs for practicing artists collectors and those who appreciate all forms of fiber and textile art
9
MAY 1 2017 SCTA membership renewals dueMAY 3 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeMAY 3 100ndash230 pm Batik History and Techniques lecture with Keith SmithMAY 3 300ndash600 pm SCTA Membersrsquo Spring SocialMAY 9 1030 am Beading Study GroupMAY 11 100 pm Surface Design and Mixed Media Study GroupMAY 17 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupJUNE 10 amp 11 Botanical Printing on Cellulose Fibers 800 amndash400 pm workshop with Merridee Joan Smith JULY 12 430ndash600 pm SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeJULY 12 600ndash730 pm Silk-screening on Fabric lecture and hands-on demo with Sharon TanovitzJULY 21 630 pm Knitting and Crocheting Study GroupSEPTEMBER 6 1130 am SCTA Board Meeting All members are welcomeSEPTEMBER 6 100 pm Altered Upcycled and Embellished Clothing lecture with Donna Phillips ShellooeNOVEMBER 11 amp 12 Art to Wear amp More
