Upcoming Educational Programs & Events
SOLD OUT! Victoria Findlay Wolfe Artist Talk
We are thrilled to welcome Victoria Findlay Wolfe, an award-winning quilt artist and author whose innovative designs balance modern, traditional and art quilting styles.
During her artist talk, Victoria will discuss her creative practice, and provide insight into her exhibition Virtual Voyages: Pixels & Patchwork on view at the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum from June 4th-September 7th.
After the Artist Talk, there will be an Open House/Artist Reception at the Museum with refreshments and free admission from 2-7pm.
We are thrilled to welcome Victoria Findlay Wolfe, an award-winning quilt artist and author whose innovative designs balance modern, traditional and art quilting styles.
During her artist talk, Victoria will discuss her creative practice, and provide insight into her exhibition Virtual Voyages: Pixels & Patchwork on view at the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum from June 4th-September 7th.
After the Artist Talk, there will be an Open House/Artist Reception at the Museum with refreshments and free admission from 2-7pm.
SOLD OUT! Lightweight Nuno Felt Scarf Class
Discover possibilities of nuno felting, a wet felting technique which combines several layers of natural wool and silk fibers to create a beautifully textured, lightweight piece of wearable art! This class is suitable for beginners or advanced felt students.
In this workshop you will:
Use hand-dyed wool to create a pattern on a silk scarf
Explore design through color, texture and layering of fibers
Learn how to secure designs to silk, and how to artfully leave open spaces
Gain the confidence to work with the nuno felt technique on your own!
Instructor Flóra Carlile-Kovács is an award-winning professional felt artist born in Szeged, Hungary, now living and working in Seattle, WA. In her work she incorporates two bodies of knowledge: the nomadic traditions and the urban, modern style of felt making. Coming from the European tradition of craftsmanship and quality, she is constantly experimenting with ways to improve not only the visual artistic aspect of her work, but also, its physical integrity as a functional object appropriate for everyday use. her enthusiasm spans the miles as she leads two Felt Tours to Hungary each year.
Discover possibilities of nuno felting, a wet felting technique which combines several layers of natural wool and silk fibers to create a beautifully textured, lightweight piece of wearable art! This class is suitable for beginners or advanced felt students.
In this workshop you will:
Use hand-dyed wool to create a pattern on a silk scarf
Explore design through color, texture and layering of fibers
Learn how to secure designs to silk, and how to artfully leave open spaces
Gain the confidence to work with the nuno felt technique on your own!
Instructor Flóra Carlile-Kovács is an award-winning professional felt artist born in Szeged, Hungary, now living and working in Seattle, WA. In her work she incorporates two bodies of knowledge: the nomadic traditions and the urban, modern style of felt making. Coming from the European tradition of craftsmanship and quality, she is constantly experimenting with ways to improve not only the visual artistic aspect of her work, but also, its physical integrity as a functional object appropriate for everyday use. her enthusiasm spans the miles as she leads two Felt Tours to Hungary each year.
