Textiles
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» Alexandria Textiles Resource center for the fiber arts community specializing in spinning, weaving and dyeing. » All Fiber Arts Informational site for weaving, spinning and other fiber arts. Articles, forum. » Arts of Africa Artisans producing traditional and contemporary artifacts and clothing. Gallery images, list of artisans, exhibits, articles on textiles. » Australian Textile Arts and Surface Design Association A not for profit organisation fostering ideas between fibre artists using pigments, dyes, manipulative techniques and surface decoration. Includes meeting information, workshops and member gallery. » Birgitte Krag Hansen Information about feltmaking, felt courses and exhibitions. Includes picture gallery. » Computer Textile Design Group (CTDG) International organization of textile crafts artists. » Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution The only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. » Dalton Textile Tours Information on up and coming tours to China to discover the secrets of Chinese embroidery. Pictures and information on previous tours is provided. » Dana's Textile Travels Dana McCown shares pictures and notes from her travels to see traditional textiles around the world. Also "guest traveller" submissions. » Descendants of the Incas By the Center For Traditional Textiles of Cusco, Peru, promoting Inca weaving traditions. Contains images and stories, and descriptions of spinning, dyeing and weaving processes used. » Ewa Soszko: Antique Textile Conservation Textiles from different epochs, and methods of textile conservation and restoration. Photos of the artist's work in ecclesiastical textiles and iconographic paintings. » Fiber Arts - Suite 101 Articles about fiber arts. » Fiber Arts Connection of Southern California Internet-based group to provide support for professional fiberartists. Membership, gallery and events. » Fiber Guild of Greater Kansas City Supports the local fiber arts community around Overland Park, Kansas. Gallery and program information. » Fiber News E-zine for fiber and textile artists. Includes sample issue and articles. » FiberLink Information and resources for knitters, spinsters, weavers, and other fiber artists. » Fiberarts - The Magazine of Textiles Journal of modern textile art. Calendar, highlights, and subscription FAQ. » Fiberarts.org Listing of guild contacts, calendar of events and articles. » Fibre Art Synergy Association Artistic movement gathering creators interested in fibre art. Includes a member directory and exhibition information. » Fibre Arts Symposium 2004 Information on workshops, seminars and presentations focusing on fibre's diverse functional and decorative forms with professional fibre artists from the Pacific Northwest. » Fibre Festival Event on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. Information on workshops, farm, craft and mill tours, vendor displays, and fashion show. » Fine Art Training Center Batik-painting instructional center held in Malaysia. Information on classes and accommodation, gallery of students' work. » Fresno FiberArts Guild Preserving the arts of traditional needlework and other fiber forms. Includes program schedule, list of interest groups, photos and membership information. » Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival British Columbia, Canada. List and status of workshops, registration, events, news. » HobbyDo: Screen Printing Hobby site section including detailed step-by-step instructions for screen printing. » Interweave Press Producer of weaving and other fiber arts publications. Includes book descriptions, magazine contents, subscription information and special event registration. » John C. Campbell Folk School Teaching traditional crafts, music and dance in the mountains of North Carolina. » Maine Fiberarts Promoting the enjoyment and quality of Maine fiber work. Includes background, membership and contact information. » Mexican Textiles Dedicated to the presentation of indigenous costume, the people, their location and their traditions. » Michigan Fiber Festival Show and workshop schedule, list of vendors, registration forms. » Mission Mill Museum Historic woolen mill in Oregon. Includes calendar of events and classes, information on outreach to schools and facilities for rent. » Murml Collection of fabrics and home furnishings. Includes a list of exhibitions and gallery of images of the textiles. » Paula's Wearable Art Includes photos of woven, knitted and beaded accessories, hand spun yarn and kits. » Phiala's String Page Information on tablet weaving and non-woven textiles including naalbinding, sprang and braiding. Offers historical information, especially medieval, with techniques included. » Puchka Peru Cultural Tours Textiles and folk art tours for those interested in Peruvian art and craft. » Rabbit Goody's Thistle Hill Weavers Mill producing reproduction textiles. Includes information about Textile History Forum, exhibits, and photos of examples of work. » Regia Anglorum - Anglo-Saxon and Viking Crafts - Sprang The history, origins, construction and use of thread twisting. » Ron's Fiber Home Offers links of resources for fiber artists. » Rug Hooking Online Features how-to articles and patterns, a gallery of full-color rugs, and links to related sites. » Rupr.com Photos, charts and brief instructions for projects in several techniques including knitting, tie-dye and embroidery. » Shuttles, Spindles & Skeins Focus on classes and workshops. List of yarns offered. » Silk Painters Guild for Fine Artists Promoting fine art silk painting. Members gallery, event calendar, membership requirements, and articles. » Spinners' and Weavers' Housecleaning Pages A clearing house for individuals to list equipment for sale or wanted ads. » TLD Design Center and Gallery Art gallery in Westmont, Illinois offering classes in weaving, spinning and other arts and crafts. » Textile Center of Minnesota A coalition of the textile community, dedicated to promoting and preserving textile excellence. St. Paul. » Textile Conservation Services Service for care, restoration, and presentation of antique and contemporary textile arts. » Textile Repair Studio Repair, restoration and appraisal. List of services, contact information. » TextileLinks A compilation of textile-related words, phrases and links to other sites, by Rosemary Brock. » The Art Of Batik Painting Mrs. Leong, batik teacher in Singapore, provides illustrated instructions for batik and photos of students' work. » The Australian Forum for Textile Arts (TAFTA) Providing publications, conferences and workshops for textile craftspeople. Contains conference and magazine subscription information, editor background, news and events. » The Fabric Museum Virtual museum presenting exhibits on fabric art, design and history. » The Textile Society For textile art, design and history in the United Kingdom. Information on bursaries, events calendar. » WeaveScene.com An electronic journal for the weaving community. » Women in Textile Art International group specializing in promoting contemporary textile art by vanguard artists. Application for and information on sponsored exhibit. » Wool rainbow Several Russian artists display works in knitting, lacemaking and sprang. |
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Last Updated: 2007-03-04 09:38:58
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