EXPLORE! 2014 Show

Explore

because our pieces represent our journey to explore different fiber media and to dig into our own personal explorations in a cross-section of fiber art styles. 

Artists:

• Linda Armenti
• Kathy Davis
• Ben Hollingsworth
• Martha Myers
• Devon Pfeif
• Lynn Rinehart
• Pamela Rishfeld
• Diane Schultheiss

When:

Oct 1-31, 2014
Open hours generally include Tuesdays 10-2 and Thursdays 10-2
Check the SEFAA web site for more on hours

Where:

Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance (SEFAA)
1705 Commerce Dr. NW
Atlanta, GA  30318
Map  Directions

Many thanks to those who were able to help hang our art!

Fusion through Layering

Last night, Pamela created a fun workshop for us on the topic of fiber art layering. Here are some of the pieces we created:

Pamela's: made in Fiber on a Whim workshop

Ben's

Kathy's

Linda's

Diane's

Melinda's

Martha's

***Show 'N' Tell***

New member, Linda, brought along some of her gorgeous work. She loves to thread paint.

And the regular members did not disappoint either:

Silk quilt - a group effort by Silk Painters of Atlanta (SPA). Diane did the quilting.

Kathy's - Heat transfer dyed polyester and shibori

June - Thread Painting with Elizabeth

Thanks to Elizabeth for a colorful and fun workshop on painting thread. 

Elizabeth brought neutral light-colored skeins of embroidery floss and a variety of inks and paints. 

Sample results:

And check out the wonderful pieces from show 'n' tell:

Ben's crazy quilt, detail below.

Elizabeth publishes regularly in Just CrossStitch. 

One of Elizabeth's articles below: 

Above piece by Pamela - beading, applique, stitch

Artists' Post Cards by Lynn

At left, you can see an example of a stamped back to one of Lynn's sample post cards. Below you see her demonstrating the sorts of pieces that can be used to create colorful artful post cards. Thanks, Lynn, for an inspiring presentation and workshop. It is possible to create fiber art (almost) every day!

Sample from Lynn

Sample post card from Lynn

Post card received by Lynn

Sample post card - sorry I think it's upside down. darned picture manager

Next...Show and Tell:

Self-portrait created in response to ECQG challenge - made from a lifetime of projects!

Detail of Devon's piece

Work in progress by Lynn - working with sheers

And lastly, a terrific sampling of Kathy's work at Georgia State towards of a degree in Textile Art:

A number of Kathy's pieces were inspired by her study-abroad in China. Congratulations on completion of your degree, Kathy. And, congratulations on your work to be showing at Bernau University, starting July 17 through September.

And, again, thanks to Lynn for a terrific program, arming us to go forth, and create art!

Congratulations to Beth!

SEFAA's Square Foot Fiber Art Pin-Up Show is now available for viewing at SEFAA. It will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm through May 16th. Don't miss it - several artists from SEFAA have pieces on display.

And I am pleased to announce that Beth (Adrian) Berghoff has won the FAF ribbon for best fusion of fiber in art. Congratulations, Beth. Gorgeous piece!

Here is a glimpse of some of the other pieces now showing at SEFAA. I hope everyone can go and see this collection of art.