Events listings September-October 2008

Red Balloon, Goblin Tapestry 84 x 36 in.

Tamara Jaworska The Art of Weaving.

PRIME Gallery
52 McCaul Street, Toronto ON M5T 1V9
Wed-Sat 11-5

attention all Toronto Textile people, get yourself to PRIME gallery and see the Goblin Tapestries of Tamara Jaworska. I went to the opening and was appalled by the lack of all you textile workers/ lovers. Her work is like Molten Rock,Lichens and Queen Ann's Lace. the night sky exploding with morning dew. The opportunity to meet her was not to be missed , if this was Japan she would be a" Living Treasure "

If you did missed the moment ,her book launch is being rescheduled for the end of September. you must see this work live to enjoy its beauty. strength and power. do not miss it.
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Toronto

Dyed Roots: The New Emergence of Culture

designer Rashmi Varma embrodering her cotton damask gown live at the MOCA, Sept 9- 21, drop by and stitch with her.

September 9 – October 26, 2008

Rina Banerjee (U.S.A./India) Victor Bergen Henegouwen (The Netherlands) Emelie Chhangur (1st generation Canadian: England/Guyana) Brendan Fernandes (India/Kenya/Canada/U.S.A.) Reeta Saeed (Canada/Pakistan)

Public Reception: Thursday, September 11th, from 7 – 10 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art

952 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6J1G8

Public Information: (416) 395-0067 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pay What You Can

From September 9 – 21, designer Rashmi Varma will have free reign to creatively inhabit the 12 x 12 foot room. During this time she will embroider a dress that encompasses both her body and the inner architecture of the space. From Thursday to Sunday, between 1 and 5 p.m., guests of the artist and members of the general public will be invited to embroider the dress with her.

http://www.mocca.toronto.on.ca/

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Elizabeth Wilkes Hoey (b. 1915), Wilcam Fabrics, Bronte , Ontario , Trillium, c. 1950s, Hand-screened on linen, Collection of Elizabeth and Martha Wilkes Hoey Moffat

BEAVER TALES: Canadian Art and Design
16 September to 6 December 2008

Curated by Rachel Gotlieb and Martha Kelleher
Opening Reception: Tuesday 16 September 6 - 8 pm

University of Toronto Art Centre
North wing of University College, Enter from Hoskin Avenue
15 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 3H7
416-978-1838

Tuesday September 16 2008 4:30 pm
12th Annual Janet E. Hutchison Lecture
The Legends of Canadian Flora and Fauna
Rachel Gotlieb and Martha Kelleher, Curators
University College, Room 140
15 King's College Circle

you need to RSVP for this lecture to utac.rsvp@utoronto.ca

for more information visit the University of Toronto Arts Centre websitehttp://www.utac.utoronto.ca/
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Ontario

Poplar Seeds 20 x 20

Lorraine Roy “small wonders” new works inspired by the seeds of trees

Grimsby Public Art Gallery

September 12 to October 26, 2008

18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby, ON

Opening Reception Sunday, September 14 from 2-4 pm

website Grimsby Public Art Gallery

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Canadians Abroad (New York State)

Detail of "Knit" print on a silk crepe de chine sheath dress by Gunnel Hag, 1986.

Changes: A Comparison of Embellished Fashion Through the Ages
September 18th -October 8, 2008

Opening Thursday September 18th, 5-7pm.

This exhibit features a retrospective of work by artists Valerie Knapp, Gunnel Hag, and Margot Miller, offered with a sampling of historical garments from the permanent collection of The Handweaving Museum and Arts Center.

The Handweaving Museum & Arts Center
314 John Street
Clayton, New York 13624

website: http://www.hm-ac.org/

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