Great tour for fiber artists...

 A chance to visit another part of the world and learn about the exotic fabrics, etc....

India Textile Tour of a Lifetime

Led by Textile Expert, Judy Frater 

Judy has been a curator at the Textile Museum of Washington D.C. and also received a Fulbright and Ford Foundation fellowship to study suf embroidery in India.  While in India, she formed a local textile artisans trust. 

Participants will join Judy Frater at her trust where they will learn embroidery, weaving, and printing.  In addition, Judy will travel with participants to explore the ancient textile culture in India.

    

The dates for the tours are October 13 – 26, 2014 and February 24 – March 9, 2015.  In Jaipur, participates will celebrate either the Diwali/Light Festival or the Holi/Color Festival.   The tour starts in Mumbai and ends in Delhi.  Other towns/villages visited are Bhuj, Dasada, and Ahmedabad.

There is a maximum of fourteen people per tour.  If you are interested, please contact Story of Travel and we will send you a complete itinerary. 

Contact: sara@storyoftravel.com or phone 818 281-2387. 

Here’s what past participants had to say about Story of Travel’s Judy Frater tour.

"The whole trip was a very memorable experience.  The people in India are very gracious and warm. The guides were all very special in their attention to our desires and explaining endless questions. I wouldn't have traded the experience for anything." B.V.

“Our days with Judy have been great fun. They have been very full, informative, and relaxing. Learning workshops with the artisans have also been rewarding. The artisans were encouraging and supportive as they taught us their craft.  Judy took us to spots we would have never found otherwise. We also visited the homes of artisans. Seeing the absolutely stunning work of these artisans contrasted with their homes and villages made me appreciate their craft even more. I would not have changed a thing and highly recommend the week we spent with Judy. In addition, she was very warm and open about sharing what it's like to be a westerner living in India. A big two thumbs up for Judy!”

C.B.

“The whole adventure with Judy Frater was excellent.  She is so dedicated, knowledgeable, amiable, really a “kindred spirit.”  All of her artisans were welcoming, friendly, and informative.”  J.C.

Exhibit coming up for all Florida SDA members....

Hello all,
Finally we have been able to get a confirmation for July/August, 2014 in Orlando Public Library to show off our talent. Beautiful big gallery in the main library in downtown Orlando.
Will meet them tomorrow and get more details to send out. If any suggestions, please post or e-mail me:shalini.tandon@gmail.com or go to our facebook page...
Also would love suggestion for title of the show too...
Thanks and awaiting to hear from you all.

Looking for Florida SDA members??

How about invite more artists to join our blog? If we all invite at least 2-3 friends, artitsts may be our blog will have some activity.
I would love to learn of different design ideas.  Hope to hear from all......

Can anyone tell me what it looks like? Don't know what I was trying to make but this is what I achieved.
Help....
Thanks
Shalini

Happy Holidays!

Wishing all a very happy and artsy holiday season!!!

Almost finished batik on silk......

Where are all our florida members?

Hello, all our Florida's creative members, lets play show and tell....  This is the art festival season in our state, sure everyone has created beautiful new art work.  Would love to see and learn......

What are we creating in this hot Florida summer? Lets share....

Thi

Just created this on jaquard silk. And the 6yds of silk chiffon batiked. Any comments...
Thanks
Shalini

Florida fiber show

Hi friends,
Hope some of our artwork got selected for the Florida show. It will be nice to meet if you are coming for the show....
Shalini

any shows, new ideas, etc

Hello all,
Are any of us involved in any shows or creating new stuff.
Do we have any ideas, comments....
Would any of our creative people like to do a workshop in Orlando area....
Love to hear from you all.
Thanks
Shalini

oppertunity to show your work copied from sda group

Hi All,

This is an announcement for a call for entries. Eligibility applies to my area (DC), but several states outside DC, so here is a copy of the announcement and a link for applications.

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> EXTRAORDINARY THINGS
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> 2011 CHATTAHOOCHEE BIENNIAL OF TEXTILES
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> The Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild is pleased to announce a southeastern juried textile exhibition exploring fiber art and work that references or utilizes fiber or fiber techniques in innovative ways.
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> Juror: Charlotte Vestal Wainwright, honorary AIA (formerly Brown) is the founding director of the Gregg Museum of Art & Design at North Carolina State University, where she has built a design and decorative arts collection that includes historical as well as contemporary objects and which focuses on American accomplishments and connections abroad.
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> What I am interested in: great objects with roots -- historical, functional, intellectual, conceptual -- not all necessarily combined in one work but what emerges from the work. I look for strong compositions, technical skill and individual expression. Humor, surprise and caprice also punch my buttons.
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> *Open to fiber artists residing in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
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> * Entries must be executed and completed by the applying deadline. Entries must have been completed no earlier than June 2009.
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> * Pieces must be of original design, executed by the entrant, and one of a kind.
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> * Three dimensional pieces must arrive complete with armature and clear instructions for display. Both two and three dimensional work shall be limited to a weight of 40 pounds, including any mounting hardware and armature. No screws or bolts for hanging are allowed.
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> Entry Deadline: February 28, 2011
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> Notification of Acceptance: March 18-25, 2011
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> Entries Due: April 11, 2011
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> Opening and Reception April 15, 2011
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> Closing: June 2, 2011
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> Work Returned: End of June, 2011
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> Location: Art Institute of Atlanta- Decatur
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> Awards: $400 Best in Show, $250 Second Prize, $150 Third Prize.
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> Chattahoochee Student Award: $400
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> The Handweavers Guild of America Award
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> For submission guidelines and entry form, go to: http://www.chgweb.com/newsandevents.html or email: chattahoocheebiennial@gmail.com

welcome..

Warm welcome to Jayne, Heather and of course our fearless leader, Astrid. It will be wonderful to learn and get to know each other.

Thanks for wonderful intro...

Thanks to Linda for the great introduction to our new blog...
Lets get involved..

Welcome..

Hello Florida artists,
lets get together here..