Handweavers Guild of America - Small Expressions
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 1, 2013
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Location
Kavanagh Gallery Fine Line Creative Arts Center
6N158 Crane Rd
St. Charles
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Small Expressions Opening Reception at Fine Line in St. Charles Stunning colors, an array of textures, and an impressive range of creative talent will be on display at the opening reception for the Handweavers Guild of America’s Small Expressions exhibit, Saturday, June 1, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Small Expressions 2013 is an annual juried exhibition comprised of weavers who utilize a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques to create stunning works of art. Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles is thrilled to host this annual juried exhibition, featuring 34 contemporary small-scale works by 31 artists from 17 states and 3 countries. Laura Foster Nicholson, an accomplished artist, designer, and owner of LFN Textiles, juried this year’s show. The opening reception for this event includes a special gallery talk by Nicholson. “The crafting demanded at such a reduced scale must be immaculate; larger work is more forgiving. The scale of threads is more crucial – the fineness of edges more exacting,” wrote Nicholson in her juror’s statement. Featured weavers use a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques to form stunning works of art. Captivating pieces such as the “Basketmobile” by Peggy Wiedemann of Huntington Beach, CA., the eye-popping “Lines Threads Pebbles” by Brenda Backman of Story City, IA, and the unique “Winter Catch” created by Shannon Weber of Cottage Grove, OR, will be found throughout the exhibit. Fine Line is one of only a few regional art centers in the country. Internationally known artists teach a variety of workshops, and over 40 instructors teach at least 200 classes to as many as 1,300 students each year. This non-profit center, run almost entirely by volunteers, draws members from the Chicago area and surrounding states. |
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