Date: Tue, 26 May 2009
From: i...@textilemuseum.org
Subject: Join Us for Celebration of Textiles on June 6 & 7
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Join us at the Textile Museum for A Tribute to the American Quilt, our 31st annual Celebration of Textiles, on Saturday, June 6, 10 am – 4 pm and on Sunday, June 7, 1–5 pm. This free festival for all ages invites visitors to explore the textile arts and cultures of the world through hands-on activities and artist demonstrations in the Museum's gardens, historic buildings and galleries.
>> Watch live sheep shearing (weather permitting; Saturday at 11 am & 3 pm; Sunday at 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 pm)
>> Listen to a musical performance by the Knuckle Dusters (Saturday only, 2-4 pm)
>> Make your own quilt block or woodblock print
>> See embroidery, weaving, lacemaking and quilting demonstrations
>> Enjoy delicious barbeque food from Red Hot & Blue (available for purchase)
>> See a special display of textile art by local students
>> Enter to win a free art quilt
>> Explore The Textile Museum's current exhibitions, Constructed Color: Amish Quilts and Recent Acquisitions
And much more!
ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE
Please note: Activities and demonstrations vary on Saturday and Sunday. For schedule details and other information, visit the Celebration of Textiles Web page.
Celebration of Textiles is part of the Dupont-Kalorama Museums Consortium's annual Museum Walk Weekend. The Textile Museum would like to thank Red, Hot & Blue for their generous support.
Father and son learn firsthand about weaving at the 2008 Celebration of Textiles. Photo by Stone Photography.
During Celebration of Textiles, The Textile Museum's garden comes alive with activities for all ages. Photo by Stone Photography.
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The Textile Museum is located at 2320 S Street, NW, Washington DC, a 10-minute walk from the Dupont Circle Metro station. Museum and Shop hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 1 to 5 pm. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. For more information, call (202) 667-0441 or visit www.textilemuseum.org.
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