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BLUE Lecture Series: "Transforming Blue: From
Seed to Dye, Indigo in Contemporary Japan"
Rowland Ricketts, III, Artist
Thursday, 6:30 pm FULL
PROGRAM
About
the series: Join us for an exploration of the color
blue in the textile arts, from the history of indigo dyeing
to your favorite pair of jeans. This lecture series complements
the exhibition BLUE. Fee per lecture: $5/members;
$8/non-members. Advance registration required; space is
limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 or
click here for a registration form.
3
Rug & Textile Appreciation Morning: "Nomadic and
Workshop Weavings from Fars Province in Iran"
Tom Cook
Saturday, 10:30 am
Join
collector Tom Cook for a discussion of textiles from Fars
Province in Iran. The audience is invited to bring clean,
well-vacuumed examples related to the title of the program.
Seating is limited, so please arrive early. FREE; no reservations
required.
3
Family First Saturday: "Blue Jeans"
Saturday, 24 pm
Learn
why your denim jeans are called "blue jeans" and
examine Levi Strauss jeans from different eras. Wear your
favorite pair of jeans and receive a free bookmark (while
supplies last). Inspired by the exhibition BLUE,
decorate your own jeans or make another blue textile. FREE;
no reservations required.
7
New Title, Same Program!
Ask-a-Curator, Ask-a-Conservator
Wednesday, 10:30 am 1 pm
Learn
more about your textiles from TM curatorial and conservation
staff. While TM curators specialize in the textile arts
of non-Western cultures, the conservation staff can answer
questions about caring for textiles produced worldwide.
Fee:
free/members; $5/non-members. No reservations are required.
7
Music Program: "A Night of Andean Music"
Wednesday, 6:30 pm
Celebrate
Andean culture and arts with the music of RAYMI, whose traditional
instruments such as zampoñas, mosceños,
quenas and tarkas reflect the bands
passion for its South American roots. Take a look at the
exhibition The Finishing Touch: Accessories from the
Bolivian Highlands, where docents are on hand to answer
your questions. Enjoy wine, beer and light refreshments.
Fee:
$10/members; $15/non-members. Advance registration required;
space is limited. Call (202) 6670441, ext. 64 or click
here for a registration form.
11
Mother's Day Program and Tea: "The Language and Secrets
of Wearing Japanese Kimono"
Ann Marie Moeller and Norie Watanuki
Sunday, 1:30 pm
Treat
your okasan* to an elegant afternoon of Japanese
culture and tea. Ann Marie Moeller, collector and historian
of traditional Japanese textiles, and Norie Watanuki, certified
kimono dresser, discuss the complexity of selecting a kimono
and obi and the messages conveyed by the choices. They also
demonstrate how to wear a kimono and explain the hidden
accessories used to create the elegant final effect. The
program is followed by afternoon tea. Fee: $30/members;
$40/non-members. Advance registration required; limited
to 40 participants.
Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 or click
here for a registration form.
*Okasan
is the Japanese word for mother.
15
BLUE Lecture Series: "Indigo Immortal: The History
and Global Culture of Levi's Jeans"
Lynn Downey, Historian, Levi Strauss and Company
Thursday, 6:30 pm
About
the series: Join us for an exploration of the color
blue in the textile arts, from the history of indigo dyeing
to your favorite pair of jeans. This lecture series complements
the exhibition BLUE. Fee per lecture: $5/members;
$8/non-members. Advance registration required; space is
limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 or
click here for a registration form.
17
Special Workshop: "Batik Techniques"
Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam
Saturday, 10 am 4 pm
FULL PROGRAM
Batik
is an ancient wax resist technique which has been used to
decorate cloth since antiquity. In this special workshop,
learn about the hand and stamp methods and complete several
small batik pieces. Instructors Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam
founded the Brahma Tirta Sari Batik Studio in Yogyakarta,
Indonesia in 1985. Today their studio is considered the
leading center of contemporary fine art batik in Indonesia
and has an international reputation for innovative work.
Fee: $60/members; $70/non-members. Advance registration
required; space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64
or click
here for a registration form.
22
BLUE Lecture Series: "Indigo: A Personal Journey"
Hiroyuki Shindo, Artist and Mary Lance, Filmmaker
Thursday, 6:30 pm
FULL
PROGRAM
About
the series: Join us for an exploration of the color
blue in the textile arts, from the history of indigo dyeing
to your favorite pair of jeans. This lecture series complements
the exhibition BLUE. Fee per lecture: $5/members;
$8/non-members. Advance registration required; space is
limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 or
click here for a registration form.
26
Memorial Day: Museum Closed
31
Rug & Textile Appreciation Morning: "Have You Got
the Blues? Blue Dyes in Textiles"
Jeffrey Krauss and R. John Howe
Saturday, 10:30 am
Collectors
Jeffrey Krauss and R. John Howe lead a lively program on
blue textiles from around the world. The audience is invited
to bring clean, well-vacuumed examples related to the title
of the program. Seating is limited, so please arrive early.
FREE; no reservations required.
June
7
8
30th Anniversary Celebration
of Textiles
Saturday, 10 am 4 pm
Sunday, 1-5 pm
Join
us for the 30th anniversary of Celebration
of Textiles, a family festival of hands-on fun and learning
at The Textile Museum. Visitors of all ages are invited
to explore the textile arts and cultures of the world through
a multitude of activities and demonstrations in the Museum's
historic buildings, exhibitions and garden. Join fiber artists
from Springwater Fiber Workshop and other local organizations
to experience weaving, knitting, rug restoration, dyeing
and much more. Watch sheep-shearing (weather permitting)
and try your hand at spinning their wool into yarn. Learn
about natural dyes and create a blue-dyed textile, inspired
by the exhibition BLUE. On Saturday, hear a bluegrass
musical performance by Blue Daze. On Sunday, enjoy traditional
Andean music and dance with RAYMI. Refreshments are available
for purchase.
A slightly
different selection of demonstrations and hands-on activities
will be available on Sunday. For detailed information, click
here.
FREE;
no reservations required.
Celebration
of Textiles is part of the Dupont-Kalorama Museums Consortium's
Museum Walk Weekend.
12
Lunchtime Gallery Talk: "Southeast Asian Textiles"
Mattiebelle Gittinger, Research Associate, Southeast
Asian Textiles
Thursday, 12 pm
FREE; no reservations required. Limited to 35 participants.
14
Special Excursion: "LongHouse Reserve, East Hampton,
NY "
Saturday, 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Join
fellow textile enthusiasts for a day-long excursion to LongHouse
Reserve, home of renowned textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen.
In 2005, Larsen was awarded the The Textile Museum's inaugural
George Hewitt Myers Award for lifetime achievement in the
textile arts. Located in East Hampton, NY, LongHouse is
inspired by the famous Japanese shrine at Ise and exemplifies
living with art in all its forms. During the visit enjoy
16 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens with plant collections
and outdoor sculpture as well as a tour of LongHouse lead
by Mr. Larsen. Don't miss an opportunity to visit this spectacular
location at its loveliest!
Fee:
$160*/members; $195*/non-members (includes
a one year TM membership). Advance registration required;
space is limited. Call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 or click
here for a registration form.
*Tour
fee includes transportation between midtown Manhattan and
East Hampton by motor coach, lunch, refreshments, driver
gratuity and admission.
Transportation to and from Manhattan and any lodging that
may be necessary are not included.
19
Lunchtime Gallery Talk: "Blue Through an Artist's Eyes"
Hillary Steel, Artist
Thursday, 12 pm
FREE; no reservations required. Limited to 35 participants.
21
Rug & Textile Appreciation Morning:
"A Samurai's 'Business Suit': Blue
Textiles in Japan and their
Social Messages"
Ann Marie Moeller
Saturday, 10:30 am
Textile
expert Ann Marie Moeller guides attendees on the social
messages embedded within Japanese textiles. The audience
is invited to bring clean, well-vacuumed examples related
to the title of the program. Seating is limited, so please
arrive early. FREE; no reservations required.
26
Lunchtime Gallery Talk: "Chinese and Japanese Textiles"
Lee Talbot, Assistant Curator, Eastern Hemisphere Collections
Thursday, 12 pm
FREE; no reservations required. Limited to 35 participants.
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registration
form with payment to The Textile Museum, 2320 S Street
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