Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council Announces their 2018 Show: Earth Wind and Fiber
It is with great excitement that the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council (AFAC)will once again present an exhibit of fiber art works to the public free of charge. The show will be April 78, 2018 at the Albuquerque Garden Center, 10210 Lomas Blvd, NE, Albuquerque.
Earth, Wind & Fiber, the theme of this show, provides an opportunity for all levels of fiber lovers to show their work in a beautiful and creative environment. Works will be exhibited from well-known Albuquerque fiber artists as well as hobbyists who enjoy their time creating their own pieces, showcasingartistry at all skill levels.
Artists will use their personal interpretation of this theme in the pieces they enter. These techniques will include, butwill not be limited to, sewing, quilting, hand knitting, machine knitting, silk painting, doll making, crochet work, bead work, spinning, weaving, rug hooking, polymer clay, felting, lace making, and embroidery.
If you are intrigued by what can be done with natural and synthetic fiber, yarns, threads, beads and dyes,plan to be amazed at the art created. The display will combine all fiber techniques.
Along with the individual pieces of fiber art displayed, the guilds responsible for keeping their techniques alive will be demonstrating their work throughout the two days. In 2016, there were demonstrations of bobbin lace, crochet, beading, applique, knitting, quilting, doll making, and rug hooking. In this upcoming show, you can expect that list of demonstrations to grow.
The Call for Entry for anyone wishing to submit work to be exhibited will be open Jan 1 through Feb 25, 2018. Look for more information on the AFAC website: This show is open to allwho wish to submit their work for consideration.regardless of skill level.
The Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council, Inc. is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) non profit organization that promotes the education and continuation of fiber art techniques.
Call for Entries Summary
The Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council, Inc. (AFAC) is presenting their 2018 Spring show, themed Earth, Wind & Fiber, April 7-8, 2018 at the ABQ Garden Center. Fiber artists of all skill levels are invited to submit their work Jan 1 through Feb 25, 2018. Entrants are invited to use their personal interpretation of this theme in the pieces they enter. Look for more information on the AFAC website:
The Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council, Inc. is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) non profit organization that promotes the education and continuation of fiber art techniques.
General Information Summary
The Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council, Inc. (AFAC) is presenting their 2018 Spring show, themed Earth, Wind & Fiber, April 7-8, 2018 at the ABQ Garden Center. There will be more than 200 artistic interpretations of this theme displayed along with demonstrations of “how do we do this?” by the co-sponsoring guilds. This inspiring show runs from 9-5 each day and is free to the public.Look for more information on the AFAC website:
The Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council, Inc. is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) non profit organization that promotes the education and continuation of fiber art techniques.