Join the Surface Design Association in conversation with artist and designer Kaffe Fassett during The Power of Pattern Textile Talk. The talk will include a discussion about his latest exhibit Kaffe Fassett: The Power of Pattern, draws on original artworks from Kaffe and Brandon Mably as well as invited makers, exploring Fassett’s world, with textile works, photographs and archival material to illuminate the work of this distinctive, influential artist and designer. Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 2 PM EDT.
Join Nancy Crow and Schweinfurth Program Director Davana Robedee as they discuss Nancy's upcoming exhibition SEQUENCES, RIFFS AND DRAWINGS at the Schweinfurth Art Center for this Wednesday's Textile Talk. During the interview, they will explore the topics that inspired Nancy's most recent quilts, including the language of geometric elements, beauty, and anxiety. Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 2 PM EDT.
Celebrating the creative work of student artists, designers, and makers, this week's Textile Talk features the Surface Design Association’s (SDA) Future Tense 2023, which offers a glimpse into the future of contemporary fibers by presenting the best work made by students in the field today. Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 2 PM EDT.
This week's Textile Talk dives into Traditions + Techniques in Beading with Journal Editor Elizabeth Kozlowski, and Artists and contributors, Sébastien Carré and Anette Millington, who will "speak on their work and beading as a practice that has transcended time." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 2 PM EDT.
Textile Talks return for the new year and begin with a focus on another wonderful quilt exhibition. The exhibit, Forecast//Recast, "brings together artists and artworks that explore ideas of predicting, reshaping, and re-predicting". We are led through the exhibit by juror Tanya Aguiñiga, "as she walks us through the exhibition and provides insights to her own art practice." Register today and watch when this episode airs TODAY, Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 2 PM EDT.
Join the Surface Design Association (SDA) in this week's Textile Talk for Learn & Make with SDA and get a preview of their "inaugural online workshop series starting in early 2023." You will get a sneak peek of their "workshop instructors and learn more about their personal art practice." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 2 PM EDT.
This week's Textile Talk is all about Crafting The Vote. "Sponsored by Surface Design Association (SDA), Crafting the Vote presents three different approaches to thinking about voting, elections, and the legislative process." Register today and watch when this episode airs thisWednesday, November 2, 2022, at 2 PM EDT.
This Wednesday's Textile Talk is all about "the intersection of fashion and art in The Fusion of Fiber Arts, Fashion, & Design" as explored by the Surface Design Associationwith featured guests Dong Kyu Kim and Leisa Rich. Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 2 PM EDT.