35TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF TEXTILES
Saturday, June 1, 10 AM–4 PM
Saturday, June 2, 1–5 PM
This free, annual two-day festival celebrates all things textile. Enjoy the festival’s offerings in the beautiful S Street gardens: live sheep shearing (weather permitting), demonstrations by textile guilds from across the region, hands-on art activities for visitors of all ages, and performances of traditional Southeast Asian music and dance. Explore the exhibition Out of Southeast Asia: Art That Sustains and see student’s textile art projects created during the 2013 Museum-School Partnership and The TM’s collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington. All ages welcome. Free; no reservations required. Celebration of Textiles is part of the Museum Walk Weekend, organized by the Dupont-Kalorama Museums Consortium; visit www.dkmuseums.com for more information. Media sponsor: The Washington Examiner. Important notice: WMATA is closing the Dupont Circle and Farragut North metro stations on June 1 and 2 for major track work. For alternate transportation options, read our list of recommended bus routes or visit www.wmata.com.

RUG & TEXTILE APPRECIATION MORNING
Textiles from the South Balkans
Saturday, June 8, 10:30 AM
Collectors Tim and Penny Hays show and discuss the kilims, rugs, and other textiles of western Anatolia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Macedonia made by a variety of ethnic groups, including Christians, Muhajir, and Pomaks. Free; no reservations required. Learn more about RTAM programs.

WORKSHOP
Quarterly Knitting Circle: Knit in Public Day
Saturday, June 8, 2–4 PM
Bring your needles and knitting or crochet projects to The Textile Museum! Find new inspiration in our  galleries and work on your latest yarn creation while meeting other local fiber enthusiasts. Show you support for the international knitting community by participating in Knit in Public Day. All levels welcome. Free; no reservations required. Knitting Circles are organized in part by afghans for Afghans.

GALLERY TALK
Displaying Southeast Asian Textiles
Wednesday, June 12, 12 PM
Maria Fusco, associate conservator. Free; no reservations required.

LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION
Japanese Kumihimo and Traditional Colors
Friday, June 14, 2–4 PM
Join master-artist Hoko Tokoro for a lecture and demonstration (translated from Japanese) on the traditional art of Japanese braiding, kumhimo, and fabric dyeing, kusakizome. Kumihimo is a Japanese technique for making a complex multi-strand braid, used to tie together a samurai warrior’s traditional armor. Kusakizome are fabrics dyed with plant juices extracted from flowers, leaves, stems, and roots, resulting in a soft, subtle color contrast. Free; no reservations required; space is limited. This program is presented in partnership with the Japan-America Society of Washington, DC.

FILM
Ring of Fire: An Indonesian Odyssey
Volume 3, East of Krakatoa
Wednesday, June 19, 12 PM
In the shadow of Java's constantly erupting volcanoes, the film makers descend from the crater of the newly erupted "Child of Krakatoa" and encounter a world of medieval courts, mystical shadow puppet plays, forgers of magical swords, healers with supernatural powers and whole communities ruled by the powerful "Spirit of the South Seas." Back in Bali, they meet such sages as the master artist Nyoman Lempad, who was to die a conscious death on the day of his choosing at the age of 116. And among the Toraja people of the Celebes highlands, they share in the massive funeral rites of the last king of the tribe which believes its ancestors came from the stars in sky ships. (Produced by Mystic Fire Video, 1988, 60 minutes.) Free; no reservations required.

LECTURE
Bringing Art into Life Through Batik in the West
Thursday, June 20, 6 PM
Introduced to the wider world by the Dutch and exhibitions at world fairs, batik entered western practice in the late-nineteenth century. Dr. Abby Lillethun, associate professor at Montclair State University, will trace the emergence of batik in the west through the Arts and Crafts Movement and the avant-garde. With the credo to “bring art into life,” these movements led to an array of practitioners whose roles and relationships with batik will be portrayed in the lecture. Fee: $20/members; $25/non-members (includes refreshments). Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register.

INDEPENDENCE DAY
Museum closed.

RUG & TEXTILE APPRECIATION MORNING
What Does Color Mean for Rug Lovers?
Saturday, July 13, 10:30 AM
TM Trustee and collector Wendel Swan will discuss traditional color theory and the ways in which the selection and juxtaposition of colors in rugs may lead us to perceive colors in ways that are entirely different from what we might have imagined.
Learn more about RTAM programs.

ARTS FOR FAMILIES
Crayon-Resist Postcards
Saturday, July 13, 2–4 PM
Batik is the Indonesian term for the wax-resist dyeing process. Watch how crayons and watercolor paints interact as you color and paint your own batik-inspired postcard—perfect for sending a summer note to someone you love.

LUNCHTIME GALLERY TALK
Old Traditions/New Directions
Wednesday, July 17, 12 PM
Take a break and visit The Textile Museum for a lunchtime talk in the exhibitions as Rebecca A.T. Stevens, consulting curator, contemporary textiles, discusses the power of textiles to tell stories in the twenty-first century. The talk will explore how traditional structures and techniques are a timeless spark for contemporary artists. Free; no reservations required.

LECTURE
The Looms of Southeast Asia
Thursday, July 18, 6 PM
Weaver and educator Deb McClintock will discuss the simple looms and techniques used by village weavers and royal courts alike in Southeast Asia to create and store intricate patterns. McClintock will compare models from Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, northwest Vietnam, and Burma. Learn how contemporary artists such as Carol Cassidy are using traditional vertical heddle pattern equipment principally found in the Hua Phan province to create brilliantly colored and intricately patterned fabrics. McClintock will also discuss custom reeds and handmade heddles, and will demo making a set of dills for the khao nyai loom. Fee: $20/members; $25/non-members. Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register. This lecture has been funded in part by The Textile Museum docents.

TOUR
Fabulous Flowers and Fabrics
HILLWOOD ESTATE, MUSEUM AND GARDENS
Saturday, July 20, 9:45 AM
Join fellow Textile Museum members and friends for a day of fabulous flowers and fabrics at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens. Enjoy an exclusive tour of the orchid house with an expert who will reveal the many secrets of these fabled flowers. Retreat to the café for lunch and conclude your visit with a tour of the mansion focusing on the textiles on view. Fee: $50/members; $60/non-members (includes admission and lunch). Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register. Sponsored by the New Horizons Committee, a volunteer group dedicated to expanding the community of Textile Museum members and supporters.

RUG & TEXTILE APPRECIATION MORNING
Amish Quilt Auction
Saturday, July 20, 10:30 AM
TM docent and collector Amy Rispin will describe the quilt auction held by the "old-order Amish" of Saint Mary's County in southern Maryland—an annual event that provides a forum for showcasing beautifully made quilts and for raising cash to meet family expenses. Rispin is joined by fellow collector John Howe, who grew up near the Amish of Pennsylvania.

FILM
Ring of Fire: An Indonesian Odyssey
Vol. 4, Dream Wanderers of Borneo
Wednesday, July 24, 12 PM
This four-part documentary records the ten-year voyage of two filmmakers, brothers Lorne and Lawrence Blair, across the world's largest and least known archipelago—the exotic, mysterious islands of Indonesia. In the final chapter, the brothers journey for hundreds of miles through uncharted rainforest—battling virulent insects, quicksand, and other obstacles in their quest for the nomadic Punan Dyaks, the "dream wandering" tribe rumored to have gone extinct. (Produced by Mystic Fire Video, 1988, 60 minutes.) Free; no reservations required.

WORKSHOP
Mapping Your Personal Landscape: Two-Day Batik Workshop
Saturday, July 27, 10 AM–4 PM
Sunday, July 28, 1–4 PM
Every individual has a sense of place and a personal landscape to map. Working with procion dyes, master dyer and educator Mary Edna Fraser will help you realize your design ideas. Fraser will demonstrate the ancient processes of layering color through painterly techniques and other tricks of the trade. Fraser brings thirty-five years of experience to this workshop. Fee for two sessions: $100/members; $125/non-members (includes silk scarf and supplies). Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register.

LECTURE
The Cuisine of Laos
Thursday, August 1, 6 PM
Join Seng Luangrath, head chef at Bangkok Golden Thai Restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia, as she discusses how food is prepared in her native Laos. Audience members will be invited to sample several dishes at the end of the program. Fee: $20/members; $25/non-members. Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register. This lecture is sponsored by the New Horizons Committee, a volunteer group dedicated to expanding the community of Textile Museum members and supporters.

RUG & TEXTILE APPRECIATION MORNING
Rugs from the Kerman Area
Saturday, August 3, 10:30 AM
Colin England, TM member and local collector, examines the diversity of weaving from the area around Kerman in South Central Persia, focusing on antique carpets but also demonstrating how designs evolved in the twentieth century.

ARTS FOR FAMILIES
Indonesian Shadow Puppets
Saturday, August 10, 2–4 PM
Create and assemble your own character of mystery and myth inspired by Indonesian puppet theater. Write a story to present, with your new puppet cast as the star of the show.

FILM
Weavers’ Stories from Island Southeast Asia
Wednesday, August 21, 12 PM
Based on the exhibition and book of the same title by Roy W. Hamilton, senior curator at the Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles, this film delves into the personal stories of individual textile artists, bringing recognition to their accomplishments, skills, and extraordinary lives. (Produced by the Fowler Museum at UCLA, 2012, 60 minutes.) Free; no reservations required.

RUG & TEXTILE APPRECIATION MORNINGS
Traditional Clothing from Southeast Asia and Africa
Saturday, August 24, 10:30 AM
Collector and TurkoTek.com host Steve Price presents clothing from Southeast Asia (primarily Laotian and Khmer) as well as comparable objects from other Asian and African cultures.

QUARTERLY KNITTING CIRCLE
Saturday, August 24, 2–4 PM
Bring your knitting or crochet projects to The Textile Museum! Find new inspiration in our galleries and work on your latest yarn creation while meeting other local fiber enthusiasts. All levels welcome. Free; no reservations required. Knitting circles are organized in part by afghans for Afghans.

SHOP SALE
Saturday, August 31
Take advantage of savings up to 60% off on a special selections of textiles, wearables, books, gifts, and more!

SHOP SALE
Sunday, September 1
Take advantage of savings up to 60% off on a special selections of textiles, wearables, books, gifts, and more!

ARTS FOR FAMILIES
Kawung Design Bandanas
Saturday, September 7, 2–4 PM
Once reserved for the royal court of the sultan of Jogjakarta, kawung is an ancient design of intersecting circles. With fabric crayons and circles of various sizes to trace, craft and color your own kawung design on a bandana.

LECTURE
Jakarta Stripes and Japanese Kimono: Indonesian Influence on Japanese Textiles
Thursday, September 12, 6 PM
The Japanese have always treasured beautiful imported fabrics. Beginning in the sixteenth century, Portuguese and Dutch trading ships played a key role in increasing the availability of many foreign textiles in Japan, including those from present-day Indonesia. Japanese-textile scholar Ann Marie Moeller will explore how exotic Indonesian ikat and batik designs have left their mark on Japanese garments and tea-ceremony textiles. Fee: $20/members; $25/non-members. Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register.

CONCERT
Expressions of Balinese Spirit through Gamelan
Thursday, September 12, 6 PM
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of traditional gamelan music and dance in The Textile Museum’s beautiful gardens. Professor I Ketut Suadin, director of the Gamelan Mitra Kusuma ensemble, and his fellow musicians will explore the dynamic sound of Balinese gamelan through the percussive rhythms of gongs, drums, and metallophones. Both traditional and contemporary pieces will be featured. Fee: $20/members; $25/non-members. Advance registration required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register.