Continuing in the Cotsen Gallery, Neutrogena Wing. Visitors are encouraged to:

Try your hand at embroidery

Add to the group weaving

Use a loom to make a pot holder


PAST EVENTS

OPENING
Sunday May 6, 2007
1-4 p.m. Drop spindle and spinning wheel spinning demonstrations by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists Jen Fehlau, Marcia Rodda and Pam Gibson. Reception hosted by the Museum of New Mexico's Women's Board.

Sunday May 20
1-4 p.m. Weaving demonstration by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists Andrea Garcia and her daughter Felicia.

Wednesday May 23
1-4 p.m. Weaving demonstration by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists Andrea Garcia and her mother Grace Valdez.

Sunday June 3
1-4 p.m. Knitting demonstration by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists Andy Hunter and Joyce Depow.

Wednesday June 6
1-4 p.m.
Colcha Embroidery demonstrations by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists Beatrice Maestas Sandoval and Julia Gomez. By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. free on Sundays, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

Sunday June 17
1-4 p.m. Embroidery demonstrations by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists Carol Rinard and M.A. Klein.

Wednesday June 20
1-4 p.m. Crochet demonstrations by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists Madeline Stark and Joetha Asher.

Wednesday July 18
1-4 p.m. Lace Making demonstrations by Enchanted Lace Maker artists

Sunday July 29
1-4 p.m. Lace Making demonstration by Enchanted Lace Maker artists.

Wednesday August 1, 1007
6 p.m. Join Guest Artist Tracy Krumm» for a lecture on the Big Fiber/Human Tools project, exploring the relationship of her own work to the project as well as highlighting other large scale textile structure based projects in the MOIFA Auditorium. The Needles + Pins exhibition will be open from 5 - 6 p.m. this night only. FREE!

Big Fiber/Human Tools
Noon to 5 through August 12
except 7/30, 7/31, 8/6 & 8/7
Tracy Krumm», guest artist will be creating a giant on-site sculpture on Milner Plaza using textile techniques and public participation. She will be working outside, or inside when it rains, everyday from noon until 5 through August 12th. Spend as much time as you like, Tracy can show you how to finger knit or finger crochet in about 3 minutes! FREE!

Wednesday August 15
1-4 p.m.
Bring your Knitting questions and problems to Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists Katy Blanchard & Yvonne Trujillo. By Museum admission, New Mexico resident Seniors (60+) with I.D. admitted free every Wednesday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

Sunday August 26
1-4 p.m.
Knitting demonstrations by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists Andy Hunter, Joyce Depow and Nick Waddell. By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. admitted free every Sunday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

Wednesday September 12
1-4 p.m.
Spinning demonstrations by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists Jen Fehlau and Madeline Stark. By Museum admission, New Mexico resident Seniors (60+) with I.D. admitted free every Wednesday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

Sunday September 23
1-4 p.m.
Colcha embroidery demonstrations by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists Beatrice Maestas Sandoval and Julia Gomez. By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. admitted free every Sunday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

Friday September 28, 2007
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Lecture Katazome, Japanese Stencil Dyeing, Then and Now
A thorough discussion of the traditional art of Japanese stencil dyeing, with slides and examples of antique fabrics and of Miller's work, illustrating where this technique has taken a contemporary surface designer and fiber artist Karen Illman Miller. Admission is Free! Presented in conjunction with the Katazome workshop. For information about Karen, please visit http://www.nautilus-fiberarts.com»

Saturday & Sunday September 29 & 30, 2007
Introduction to Katazome Japanese Stencil Dyeing Workshop
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Japanese fabrics have been made for centuries using intricate paper stencils and a resist paste made of rice flour. Authentic Japanese fabrics using this technique are very expensive and almost unobtainable in this country. You will learn how to make these lovely fabrics, dyeing them with indigo and/or colored dyes. Cost of class is $100, plus $35 materials fee.
Miller will provide participants with a kit with stencil making equipment and fabrics as well as all dyes, pasting mats, with use of Japanese brushes and other tools. Fabrics and supplies will also be available for purchase. Spaces are limited! Selected participants will need to purchase some additional supplies. To register please call Aurelia Gomez at (505) 476-1211 or send e-mail aurelia.gomez@state.nm.us.

Wednesday October 17, 2007
1-4 p.m.
Lace Making demonstration by Enchanted Lace Maker artists. By Museum admission, New Mexico resident Seniors (60+) with I.D. admitted free every Wednesday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

Sunday October 28, 2007
1-4 p.m.
Lace Making demonstration by Enchanted Lace Maker artists. By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. admitted free every Sunday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

Thursday December 27, 2007
1-4 p.m.
Colcha embroidery demonstrationby Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists Julia Gomez and Beatrice Maestas Sandoval. By Museum admission, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

Sunday December 30, 2007
1-4 p.m.
Spinning demonstration and display of textiles made from, handspun yarn by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists Jen Fehlau and Marcia Rodda. By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. admitted free every Sunday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

Wednesday February 6 2008
1 - 4 p.m.
Lace-making Demonstration by The Enchanted Lace-makers in conjunction with Needles + Pins. By Museum Admission, New Mexico resident seniors (60+) with ID free on Wednesdays.

Sunday February 17, 2008
1-4 p.m.
Lace Making demonstration by Enchanted Lace Maker artists. By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. admitted free every Sunday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

Wednesday March 5, 2008
1-4 p.m.
Textile demonstrations by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists By Museum admission, New Mexico resident Seniors (60+) with I.D. admitted free every Wednesday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

Sunday March 16, 2008
1-4 p.m.
Textile demonstrations by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. admitted free every Sunday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

March 30, 2008
1 to 4 p.m.
Quilting Demonstration
The Chimayo Valley quilters demonstrate and discuss how to make baby quilts. The simple block construction highlights diverse quilting techniques including appliqué, embroidery and traditional patterns. All use recycled fabric scraps and include the child's name and date of birth. The quilts are filled with polyester batting, backed with pinwhale corduroy and tied with colorful yarn. Instructions for making baby quilts will be available during the demonstration. By Museum admission, New Mexico residents FREE on Sundays!

Wednesday April 2, 2008
1-4 p.m.
Spinning and knitting demonstration by Katy Blanchard and Madeline Stark from the Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» By Museum admission, New Mexico resident Seniors (60+) with I.D. admitted free every Wednesday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

FREE FIRST WEDNESDAYS ON MUSEUM HILL!
OPEN LATE & FREE
Wednesday April 2, 2008
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Needles + Pins gallery talk with Dr. Bobbie Sumberg, Curator of Textiles and Costume, Museum of International Folk Art, see films in the Gee's Bend Quilts & Beyond exhibition. Enjoy exhibitions at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture», the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art» and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian». Free first Wednesdays continue on Museum Hill through October!


Sunday April 6, 2008
2 pm
Geometry in Textiles Lecture by Jennifer Moore in conjunction with Needles + Pins. By Museum Admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. Free on Sundays.

Sunday April 13, 2008
1-4 p.m.
Lace making demonstrations by Samantha Dunning from the Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. Admitted free every Sunday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

Sunday May 4, 2008
1-4 p.m.
Lace Making demonstration with the Enchanted Lace Makers. By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. free on Sundays.


Wednesday May 7, 2008
1-4 p.m.
Textile demonstrations by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists By Museum admission, New Mexico resident Seniors (60+) with I.D. Admitted free every Wednesday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!


Wednesday May 14, 2008
1-4 p.m.
Lace Making demonstration with the Enchanted Lace Makers. By Museum admission, New Mexico resident Seniors (60+) with I.D. free on Wednesdays.

Sunday May 18, 2008
1-4 p.m.
Textile demonstrations by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists. By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. Admitted free every Sunday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!


Sunday June 8, 2008
1-4 p.m
Textile demonstrations by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists. By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. Admitted free every Sunday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

Wednesday June 11, 2008
1-4 p.m.
Lace making demonstration with the Enchanted Lace Makers. By Museum Admission, New Mexico resident Seniors (60+) with I.D. admitted free on Wednesdays.



Wednesday June 18, 2008
1-4 p.m.
Textile demonstrations by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists. By Museum admission, New Mexico resident Seniors with I.D. Admitted free every Wednesday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

Sunday June 22, 2008
1-4- p.m.
Lace making demonstration with the Enchanted Lace Makers. By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. Admitted free every Sunday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

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