Lecture: 1: Inspiration and Textiles For Your Wearable Art Creations… Joan McBain
A vicarious trip to Alabama Chanin’s School of Making with Joan.. She will share her visit to the creative hand-sewing studio that is known for: “Thoughtful design. Responsible production. Good business. Quality that lasts.”
Lecture:2: An African Textile Journey… Joan McBain and Judi Seip
Joan and Judi will share insights and experiences from their unique Spring 2019 journey through the various sewing, arts, and crafts communities of South Africa, including Isiphethu Embroidery, Basotho and Ndebele blankets, Mapula Embroidery, Shweshwe fabric, Zulu beadwork, mohair and other wonderful African textiles. This is a truly amazing opportunity to hear about their odyssey while it is still fresh in recent memory!
Roosevelt Room – Q-80 Free for members; $5 guests at door