What are Textile Arts?
"Textile arts are arts and crafts that use plant, animal, or synthetic fibers to construct practical or decorative objects. Textiles have been a fundamental part of human life since the beginning of civilization.[1][2] The methods and materials used to make them have expanded enormously, while the functions of textiles have remained the same, there are many functions for textiles. Whether it be clothing or something decorative for the house/shelter. .." "The word textile is from Latin texere which means "to weave", "to braid" or "to construct".[1] The simplest textile art is felting, in which animal fibers are matted together using heat and moisture. Most textile arts begin with twisting or spinning and plying fibers to make yarn (called thread when it is very fine and rope when it is very heavy). The yarn is then knotted, looped, braided, or woven to make flexible fabric or cloth, and cloth can be used to make clothing and soft furnishings. All of these items – felt, yarn, fabric, and finished objects – are collectively referred to as textiles.[3] The textile arts also include those techniques which are used to embellish or decorate textiles – dyeing and printing to add color and pattern; embroidery and other types of needlework; tablet weaving; and lace-making. Construction methods such as sewing, knitting, crochet, and tailoring, as well as the tools employed (looms and sewing needles), techniques employed (quilting and pleating) and the objects made (carpets, kilims, hooked rugs, and coverlets) all fall under the category of textile arts." Wikipedia. The Textile Arts Creative Circle meets Friday mornings, 9:30 to noon. |
Mentor: Ingrid Hamster
Ingrid Hamster, Historic Costume Designer, painter & glass artist. Ingrid is the designer of interpretive characters for the The National Gallery of Canada, for Puppets Up! Almonte’s International Puppet Festival and dressing of puppets for film, theatre and museum exhibits. In 2012 Ingrid was the recipient Mississippi Mills Cultural Achievement Award! Costume, Set and Production designs in parts or whole for New York City’s Teatro SEA for 22 productions. She has been awarded the NY Independent Theatre Artists (ATI) award in 2018 and 2020. She is professor at Manhattan’s Technical Theatre Program. Ingrid brings a wonderful creative spirit to all that she undertakes. Creating costumes for actors and puppets small and large, occasional sets, and her undeniable strength in teaching have been integral to her success. Almonte is her home since 1982. |