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BMO Financial Group Shadow Box Silent Auction and Cocktail Party Thursday November 10, 6:30 pm |
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Join
us for a fabulous night of art, wine and culinary delights in support
of the TMC's exhibitions and educational programs. This year there are
150 participating artists. Tickets $125 - $75. (After purchase of first
two tickets at $125 each, the price drops to $75 per ticket.) Also
ticket holders receive $25 off purchase of a Shadow Box
First bidding closes at 7:30 pm. Preview Shadow Boxes online, www.textilemuseum.ca; Preview the actual Shadow Boxes on the TMC's 2nd floor Wednesday October 26 - Thursday November 10 To reserve tickets, contact 416-599-5321 X 2230 |
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Canadian Tapestry: The Fabric of Cultural Diversity www.canadiantapestry.ca |
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Enter
a brand new Web site created by the TMC to explore Canada's cultural
diversity through cloth. Explore 3,000 objects from the TMC's
collection by means of state of the art interactive technology and
remarkable, high-resolution photography. The project is ongoing and
thousands of objects will be added over the coming months. The Web site
also provides interactive games and curriculum resources for teachers This bilingual (English and French) project is made possible through the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through Canadian Culture Online. Canadian Tapestry was developed in partnership with Willoughby Associates, Ltd., ecentricarts inc., Synthescape Inc. and Concentric Media. It was produced with the support of the Cultural Human Resources Council, CHASS, The Getty Foundation and The Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation www.canadiantapestry.ca |
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CLOSING: Fassett! Patchwork Quilts by Kaffe Fassett |
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Curated
by Sarah Quinton. An internationally renowned figure in the world of
textile design for more than 20 years, Fassett's insights into colour,
pattern and design are evident in his art quilts incorporating fabrics
that he has in some cases designed Closing Friday, October 21 See exhibition details |
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NEW: Dance of Pattern A themed exhibition of traditional textiles |
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Curated
by Patricia Bentley. Tapping the rich resources of the TMC, this
exhibition explores how the deepest natural and cultural patterns find
their expression in cloth. Also featuring (un)covering and Endless Tether videos by Farheen HaQ To March 27, 2006 See exhibition details |
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SHORT RUN: Fibre Art Talents at the Textile Museum of Canada See art created by our volunteers |
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Curated by Natalia Nekrassova. Showcasing the talents of 28 TMC volunteers. October 11 - November 6 Opening Reception: Tuesday October 11, 6:30 - 8:00 pm See exhibition details |
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UPCOMING: Terrible Beauty An Installation by Jennifer Angus |
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Curated by Sarah Quinton. Thousands of tropical insect specimens will
be pinned in intricate patterns onto the gallery walls, evoking
wallpaper and textile patterns including the fantasy imagery of
18th-century toile de jouey textiles
November 26 - May 14, 2006 Opening Reception: Saturday November 26, 3 - 5 pm Artist's Tour: Saturday November 26, 2 pm Space is limited so please arrive early Made possible through the support of the Anne Angus Contemporary Program Fund and Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. See exhibition details Sponsored by: |
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Kaffe is back! Book Launch, Saturday October 15, 6:30 pm Kaffe Fassett will be signing books in TMC Museum Shop in conjunction with his latest book, Kaffe's Museum Quilts. Buy the brand new book or one of his earlier books in the Museum Shop. Free admission after 5:00 pm. |
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Textiles and Decorative Arts of Central Asia Course with Natalia Nekrassova Four Tuesday evenings: October 18, November 1, 15, 29, 6 - 8 pm Be immersed in the fascinating world of Central Asian decorative arts. Learn about Turkmen, Uzbek, Kirghiz and Kazakh traditions through illustrated lectures and by examining textiles from the TMC's collection. Members, $120; Non-members, $150; Full-time students, $100. Advance registration required. Call 416-599-5321 X 2221 or info@textilemuseum.ca |
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Rhythm, Decoration and Photo Transfer Workshop with Lynne Heller Saturday November 12 & Sunday November 13, 10 am - 3 pm A Canadian artist and designer especially known for her work in the quilt-making tradition, Lynne Heller will facilitate the production of floor-cloths using canvas, paint and (heat and decal) transferred imagery. Participants will produce their own "poor man's Persian carpet" and Heller will also give an illustrated talk about the powerful pull of rhythm and pattern in her art and in her past career as a dancer. Members $100, Non-members $125, Full-time students $75. Advance registration is required, class size is limited. Materials fee $20; materials list will be supplied upon registration. To register, call 416-599-5321 X2221 |
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Knitting without Fear Saturday December 3, 10 am - 4 pm Toronto actor/writer/knitter Dunn will empower you to make fearless choices about your craft, in an environment where there are no mistakes, only experiences. Members, $50; Non-members, $65; Full-time students, $40. Materials fee, $5.Advance registration required, class size is limited. Materials list supplied upon registration. Call 416-599-5321 X 2221 or info@textilemuseum.ca |
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School Programs The TMC offers curriculum-based programs specially designed to meet school groups' needs, with hands-on activities in our fibrespace gallery To book your school visit, call X 2228 or schoolvisits@textilemuseum.ca |
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Group Tours Customized tours are available for groups of 10 or more at a surcharge of $2 per person. To book an adult group tour or register for a workshop or course, call X 2221 or info@textilemuseum.ca |
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