— from Kathy Youngren for Visual Arts Committee —
Orcas Island has a wealth of artists who create with fiber in a variety of ways, weaving, knitting, felting, quilting, sewing and others. The Visual Arts Committee at Orcas Center is highlighting these beautiful creations through the month of March. We are seeking pieces which are meant to be displayed as art and also those that are wearable.
We have received an enthusiastic response to this show. Many fiber artists have never had an opportunity to show their work at the Center. We hope to hang as many pieces from as many artists as possible, but depending on size, space may be an issue.
The feature artist is weaver Geoff Shilling. Geoff’s hand woven images are made on a Jacquard Loom. He starts with a photos he has taken which he may manipulate and combine, then maps these designs into woven structures. His images include Northwest landscapes, bridges, birds and trees. These weavings are mounted on wooden frames so they can be hung much like a painting.
INTAKE FOR FIBER ART: March 4, 10:30 to 12:30. The pieces should be ready to be displayed and include any special supplies that might be needed.
OPENING RECEPTION: March 6, 5:30 to 7:00
We hope to have a few on-going demonstrations at the reception. If you are interested in providing a demonstration or have any other questions, please call Kathy Youngren, 360 472 0824 or Janis Mattox, 360 376 3778
Are there size restrictions or restrictions on how many fiber arts pieces per person? Wall pieces only, or would there be room for other things like baskets, boxes, dolls, and other dimensional items? Thanks