Greetings from Grinnell FiberWorks!
Fiber artist, Lauren Austin Lecture and Trunk Show
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Grinnell Fiberworks at 10:30 am
Free to the public
The presentation will last approximately 1 hour. Ms. Austin is a fabric artist, as well as a storyteller and teacher. She also does workshops on African-American history and culture as expressed through her art. She will be at Grinnell College that week and is also presenting in our community. The lecture/ trunk show will be free to the public. Please let other people know who may be interested.
As she describes on her website www.thatblackgirlart.com
"My work is conceived for people to see, touch and experience in ways that bring out not just memories but emotions. Through my interactive presentations and workshops in schools, community centers and galleries, I encourage others to find paths back to their own personal and cultural history to bring it forward to new generations."
OPEN SUNDAYS AGAIN from 1-4 pm
We are a very exciting quilt and bead shop in the center of Iowa, located only 3 minutes north of Interstate 80, at exit 182 in historic downtown Grinnell, Iowa.
Industry professionals and customers comment...most beautiful quilt shop in USA... a shop NOT to be missed...so many batiks in one place!...
Extraordinary fabrics for every style of quilter
We stock hundreds of cotton batiks, rayon batiks for apparel, cotton voiles, Japanese fabrics that look and feel like linen, silk and bark cloth, full line of Kona® cottons, authentic Australian, Aboriginal, African, Asian inspired fabrics, Kaffe Fassett, Amy Butler, Lonni Rossi, Alexander Henry and others.
Beads and supplies include (but not limited to) Swarovski crystals, Czech glass, David Christianson Glass, sterling silver charms and findings, semi-precious gemstones, rare turquoise, deep sea corals.
Embellishments offer Crystalina, Angelina, Swarovski Crystals, Shiva Stiks, Superior Threads, Jacquard paints and more.
Patterns cover quilts, contemporary and traditional with a twist, wall hangings, art dolls, wearable art, apparel.
We stock the newest books and magazines covering quilting, fiber arts, jewelry making.
ESTERITA AUSTIN 2008 WORKSHOP
REALISM TO ABSTRACT FROM A PHOTO
4 Day Workshop with Esterita Austin
Date: July 10-13, 2008 10-5 pm
Cost: 4 day workshop $295
which includes lunch for the 4 days
Esterita is an art teacher by education and a very talented, fun and generous educator.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS APRIL 30
Payment for the workshop will be needed with registration to ensure your spot.
Policies for Realism to Abstract workshop: No Refunds with the exception of the workshop cancellation. Frequent Buyer Cards may not be used for payment, or purchase credit.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE ESTERITA AUSTIN WORKSHOP
A block of dormitory rooms have been reserved for the workshop
Reservations may be made at Grinnell College for any or all nights from July 9 through July 13, with an early checkout on Monday.
•Cost is $21/night for a single room (1 twin bed)
•$34/night for a double room (2 twin beds)
•Linens will be provided, including sheets, pillows, towels and washcloths.
•As it is a dormitory, there are communal bathrooms for each floor to share.
•Workshop guests will be housed in the same dorm if possible.
•Grinnell College will handle all accommodation transactions.
•To make a reservation, please call Grinnell College Conference Operations at 641-269-3178, or email calendar@grinnell.edu.
•All reservations require a major credit card for reservation and payment purposes. We will send a confirmation e-mail upon receiving your request, and another the week prior to the event with directions and final cost of your stay.
Please have the following information ready when making your reservation.
•Name of Guest:
•Guest E-mail:
•Guest Address:
G•Guest Daytime Phone:
•Check-in Date:
•Check-Out Date:
•Number of Double Rooms (2 twin beds):
•Number of Single Rooms (1 twin bed):
•Credit Card For Confirmation:
We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express
•Type of Card:
•Card Number:
•Expiring Date:
•Name on Card:
•Verification code (Last three digits on back of card, 4 on the front if AmEx):
CLASSES
We offer an assortment of classes; jewelry and doll sculpture, thread embellishments, fabric collage, free motion quilting, machine appliqué. We also offer basic sewing, quilting, and beading classes on a regular basis. We can arrange one-on-one classes for our customers in several areas. Call the shop to discuss your options.
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