Fibre Artist
I have thread paintings, sun printed bookmarks , coasters and cards (original and printed from my work) at the Small Works Sale at the Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery, Florenceville-Bristol Nov. 19- December 17. Hours-Tues. Wed. Fri. and Sat. 10:30-5, Thurs. 12 noon-8. See poster below.
The Thread painting class at the Andrew and Laura McCain Gallery in Florencevilve-Bristol is on April 24 not April 23 as was tweeted. See Events for more information.
Some of my large matted and framed thread paintings can now be purchased at the artisan district ( formerly Botanicals) 610-612 Queen Street Fredericton NB. Hours are Tues.- Sat. 10-5 and Fri. 10-6.
Learn the basics of free motion embroidery to create landscapes. Complete a sampler as you learn to make grasses, leaves, flowers, weeds, trees, etc. For those who have some experience or who have taken the course before, you can work independently on your chosen project while receiving individual attention. To register contact The Andrew and Laura McCain Gallery at 506-392-6769.
The Oct. 23 Thread Painting class scheduled for the Andrew and Laura McCain Gallery in Florenceville- Bristol NB was postponed because of the covid 19 circuit breaker in that part of the district. It has been rescheduled to April 24, 2022.
Learn the basics of free motion embroidery using your regular zigzag sewing machine. You will make samples of flowers, weeds, trees, water etc. You can spend the whole day perfecting samples or move on to start a small landscape. Landscape principles will also be discussed. To register call 506-392-6769.
I was excited and very pleased to recently learn that my piece Bank Machine Blues was chosen by Martha Sielman to include in her book on fibre artists who are inspired by birds. Martha is the Executive Director of Studio Art Quilts Associates ( SAQA).
My solos exhibition Colours of Nature will be held at the McCain Gallery. It will include thread paintings, wall quilts and perhaps wearable art.
Sunbury shores Arts and Nature Centre Saint Andrews NB has accepted my submission of New Brunswick through the Seasons in Paint, Fabric and Thread to be included in their Craft Year 2020 exhibition and sale to be held Oct. 2- Nov. 7, 2020 in Saint Andrews. My submission includes both thread paintings and wall quilts.
Curry Mountain thread painting framed under glass 15 by 17 inches
Due to covid 19 workshops are postponed for the present time.
Create a landscape using my pattern or design your own from your own photo or drawing. This can be quilted or stitched and framed. Design considerations such as composition, depth, choosing colours to enhance perspective will be discussed.
For more information or to register call 506-363-3560 or email kathy@kathytidswell.com
