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2009 Newsletters
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December 17, 2009
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just 5 shopping days for TACtile gifts!
or shop with friends and family until January 8th
Holiday hours: 11 - 2 December 24, closed December 25, 11 - 4 December 31, closed January 1
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Our Mission
TACtile is the arts center & gallery inspiring growth, visibility and creative excellence in the textile arts.
Our Member
Organizations
Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild
Rocky Mountain Bead Society
Rocky Mountain Lace Guild
Sewing Referral Network
Front Range Contemporary Quilters
American Sewing Guild
Colorado Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America
Foothills Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America
Mile High Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild
Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild
Knitters Guild of Denver
Colorado State Button Society
Denver Refugee Crafts
Handweavers Guild of Boulder
Women's Caucus for Art
Interweave Press Fiber Arts Magazines and Books
JHB International Buttons
Black Water Abbey Yarns, Colorado,
Fiber Experiences
Precision Draperies
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
We thank our partners in membership!
Our Volunteers
Without our excellent
volunteers we would
not exist and we THANK YOU.
We need hostesses! Plus, we have 10 or more interest areas you can become involved in. We need your help! Make new fiber friends! Help us grow to a better, stronger viable organization.
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...all hand made in our region. great quality!
great prices!
 beaded earrings, pins, necklaces, bracelets...... so many choices!
 
pillows and bags made from sweaters, purses in all kinds of prints and textures......gorgeous little neck fashions in lovely yarns and colors...
 oh-so-cute little fun things for all ages!
and art wear!
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Give Big! to the maker, the receiver... and TACtile
 Make it a hand made Christmas!
Thank you for a thrilling 2nd year at TACtile. Have a wonderful holiday season... may your New Year be even more creative!
from all of us at
TACtile Textile Arts Center
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just a few days left for 2009
tax deductible donations and memberships.... Thank you for supporting your love of the fiber arts.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Our missions is to inspire growth, visibility and excellence in textile arts. Won't you help us make this dream come true... Thank You!
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Call for Entry
New Show Dates: February 12 - March 20
Have you done work that displays holes or knots or a contemporary interpretation of what we know as a sheer or see through texture? This show centers on how Lace and new concepts of open worked fabric, can be relevant to today's fiber arts scene. "Lace" can be created from a variety of fibers, by felting, weaving, knitting or crocheting fibers or yarns into a fabric with holes. Likewise Lace can be created by knotting or twisting thread into fabric, such as bobbin lace or the art of Chinese knotting. We are seeking innovative examples or modern uses of this fiber reality in whatever artistic form you would like to provide, whether it be clothing, large screens, accessories, home décor, or simple expressions of your style.
Entry fee, February 7-8 check in. Details here
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Join TACtile!
Start your New Year with a commitment to your creativity. We have exciting things planned for an exciting 2010 at TACtile, including Members Only benefits. Don't miss out. Plus! Founding level members receive our brand new TACtile embroidered Hemp bags...Won't you join us?
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December 11, 2009
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Just arrived... more creations
New handmade gifts in the gallery!
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visit our web site
TACtile is the arts center & gallery inspiring growth, visibility and creative excellence in the textile arts.
Our Member
Organizations
Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild
Rocky Mountain Bead Society
Rocky Mountain Lace Guild
Sewing Referral Network
Front Range Contemporary Quilters
American Sewing Guild
Colorado Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America
Foothills Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America
Mile High Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild
Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild
Knitters Guild of Denver
Colorado State Button Society
Denver Refugee Crafts
Handweavers Guild of Boulder
Women's Caucus for Art
Interweave Press Fiber Arts Magazines and Books
JHB International Buttons
Black Water Abbey Yarns, Colorado,
Fiber Experiences
Precision Draperies
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
We thank our partners in membership!
Our Volunteers
Without our excellent
volunteers we would
not exist and we THANK YOU.
We need hostesses! Plus, we have 10 or more interest areas you can become involved in. We need your help! Make new fiber friends! Help us grow to a better, stronger viable organization.
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hand made gifts. money well spent.
give to both the receiver & the maker ...
and TACtile!
Gift priced beaded jewelry, felted bags, knitted caps, silk caps, crochet beauties, easy-to-make kits, scarves, scarves, scarves and bags of all kinds.
Lots of things for little ones!
Holiday bracelets and earrings for hostess gifts!
Beaded buttons, recycled clothing and art to wear!
By popular demand: Outreach Uganda Paper necklaces, bags and beads...
Interesting little things from the mind's eye of the artist
Wall pieces to make your home artistic...
We just restocked!
Shop now into the New Year!
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Enjoy your shopping experience
with music
Tamarac Square features pretty decor and holiday piano music Thursday/Friday afternoons and Saturdays 11 - 3 through December
Cherry Hills Elementary School Choir and Handbells!
90 students performing
Thursday, December 17th 12:30 - 1:30. Enjoy!
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Interested in a creative
New Year's Day at TACtile?
We're thinkin' up a day of creativity for those who want to miss the football games or start the New Year with our creative community!
RSVP here, Subject line "New Years Day!" if you'd come
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Call for Entries
Note NEW Dates: February 12 - March 20
This show celebrates Lace, new concepts of open worked fabric and how it can be relevant to today's fiber arts scene.
"Lace" can be created from a variety of fibers, by felting, weaving, knitting or crocheting fibers or yarns into a fabric with holes. Likewise, Lace can be created by knotting or twisting thread into fabric, such as bobbin lace or the art of Chinese knotting.
Bring your innovative examples or modern uses of this fiber reality in whatever artistic form you would like to provide. You may include clothing, large screens, accessories, home décor, or simple expressions of your style.
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Give a Membership
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Treat your creative family or friend to our exhibits and classes! Let them enjoy show previews, discounts, free drawings, and more surprises! Founding level members receive our brand new TACtile embroidered Hemp bags...
Happy Holidays!
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November 17, 2009
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New Gallery Show of Holiday Treasures, Call for Lace Show Entries,
and Classes, too
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Our Mission
TACtile is the arts center & gallery inspiring growth, visibility and creative excellence in the textile arts.
Our Member
Organizations
Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild
Rocky Mountain Bead Society
Rocky Mountain Lace Guild
Sewing Referral Network
Front Range Contemporary Quilters
American Sewing Guild
Colorado Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America
Foothills Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America
Mile High Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild
Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild
Knitters Guild of Denver
Colorado State Button Society
Denver Refugee Crafts
Handweavers Guild of Boulder
Women's Caucus for Art
Interweave Press Fiber Arts Magazines and Books
JHB International Buttons
Black Water Abbey Yarns, Colorado,
Fiber Experiences
Precision Draperies
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
We thank our partners in membership!
Our Volunteers
Without our excellent
volunteers we would
not exist and we THANK YOU.
We need hostesses! Plus, we have 10 or more interest areas you can become involved in. We need your help! Make new fiber friends! Help us grow to a better, stronger viable organization.
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Plan your gift shopping to include hand made things for an extra special bonus. Invest well!
Give to both the maker and the receiver...and TACtile!
Be there to see one of kind wovens, knitted and crocheted pieces, felted wearables, inventive basketry, buttons, beading, ornaments, and jewelry.
Now through January 9
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Learn new tricks in our classes
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Classes and more classes
 
November is a great time to make gifts. Our classes give you great ideas and help!Remake Tees
Beaded Buttons
Remake Sweaters Advanced
Chenille Scarves
Needlefelting
Felted Jewelry
Felted Bags
Rock Painting on fabric
Beginning Knitting
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Holes & Knots: A Modern Interpretation of Lace
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Call for Entries
This show centers on how Lace and new concepts of open worked fabric, can be relevant to today's fiber arts scene.
"Lace" can be created from a variety of fibers, by felting, weaving, knitting or crocheting fibers or yarns into a fabric with holes. Likewise, Lace can be created by knotting or twisting thread into fabric, such as bobbin lace or the art of Chinese knotting.
Bring your innovative examples or modern uses of this fiber reality in whatever artistic form you would like to provide. You may include clothing, large screens, accessories, home décor, or simple expressions of your style.
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Join TACtile!
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Enjoy show previews, discounts, free drawings, and more surprises! Founding level members receive our brand new TACtile embroidered Hemp bags...
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November 5, 2009
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November News, Education & Exhibits
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Our Mission
TACtile is the arts center & gallery inspiring growth, visibility and creative excellence in the textile arts.
Our Member
Organizations
Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild
Rocky Mountain Bead Society
Rocky Mountain Lace Guild
Sewing Referral Network
Front Range Contemporary Quilters
American Sewing Guild
Colorado Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America
Foothills Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America
Mile High Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild
Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild
Knitters Guild of Denver
Colorado State Button Society
Denver Refugee Crafts
Handweavers Guild of Boulder
Women's Caucus for Art
Interweave Press Fiber Arts Magazines and Books
JHB International Buttons
Black Water Abbey Yarns, Colorado,
Fiber Experiences
Precision Draperies
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
We thank our partners in membership!
Our Volunteers
Without our excellent
volunteers we would
not exist and we THANK YOU.
We need hostesses! Plus, we have 10 or more interest areas you can become involved in. We need your help! Make new fiber friends! Help us grow to a better, stronger viable organization.
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Final days! Our "Denver Post front page" exhibit ends Friday, November 6!
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Plan your gift shopping to include hand made things for an Extra special bonus. Invest well!
Give to both the maker and the receiver...and TACtile!
Opens to the public Saturday, November 14.
Private reception and preview shopping to TACtile Individual Members
Friday,
November 13, 3:00 - 7:00
(If you are a member and did not receive a private invitation please let us know to correct our records!)
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Classes starting soon!
 
November is a great time to start making gifts. Our classes give you great ideas and help!Remake Tees
Beaded Buttons
Remake Sweaters Advanced
Chenille Scarves
Needlefelting
Felted Jewelry
Felted Bags
Rock Painting on fabric
Beginning Knitting
Starting this weekend & this month
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Call for Entry
This show centers on how Lace and new concepts of open worked fabric, can be relevant to today's fiber arts scene. "Lace" can be created from a variety of fibers, by felting, weaving, knitting or crocheting fibers or yarns into a fabric with holes. Likewise Lace can be created by knotting or twisting thread into fabric, such as bobbin lace or the art of Chinese knotting. We are seeking innovative examples or modern uses of this fiber reality in whatever artistic form you would like to provide, whether it be clothing, large screens, accessories, home décor, or simple expressions of your style.
Entry fee, Juried, January 3-4 check in. Details here
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Come and enjoy this mind-blowing display that runs the full fiber arts spectrum! You will find unique items, both large and small, by weavers, knitters, jewelers, bead artists, quilters, spinners, doll artists, felters, basket makers, paper-makers, and more.
Members of the Handweavers Guild of Boulder showcase their finest original and innovative work in a juried show at the sale.
Open Wed through Fri from 11 am -- 7 pm
Open Sat and Sun from 10 am -- 6 pm
Free Admission, Free Parking
Boulder County Fairgrounds
Nelson & Hover Roads, in Longmont
Handweavers Guild of Boulder
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Join TACtile!
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Enjoy our Members Only Reception Friday, November 13 3:00 - 7:00 for a holiday show preview, discounts, free drawings, and more surprises! Founding level members receive our brand new TACtile embroidered Hemp bags...
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September 24, 2009
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The BIG SALE
Saturday, October 3, 2009 9 to 4PM
Admission is just $2 per person.
Yarn, fabric, threads, notions, kits, patterns, tools, beads, and D'Lea's buttons along with so much more.
Yards of fabric have been donated by Boulder designer Jila and Denver's D'Lea's for as low as 75% off.
Help us to kick off our Focus on Fundraising 2009-2010.
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The Preview Sale
Friday, October 2, 2009 6:30 - 8:30pm
The most fun you can have for $25. As a fundraiser for TACtiles's programs and services, we're having a preview sale and reception. Shop the sale the night before we open our doors to the public. Music, Refreshments and First Dibs on the best bargains
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The Big Sale
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 9:00 - 4:00 pm
The textile sale of you dreams. Do not miss this fun event .
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Everything MUST go! Help us clean it all up. A bag for $5 for everything you can stuff in it.
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What Can You Donate to the Bazaar?
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Anything fiber related
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Need More
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call Misi Ballard
303-773-6765
Donations Accepted at TACtile
Tues, Wed, Thurs
Sept 29,30 &
Oct 1
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fabric, craft books, patterns, yarn, buttons, knitting needles, sewing machines, beads, threads, notions, dress forms, vintage linens, and much more.
(sweaters OK - please no clothing or non-textile items)
More information about donating and pricing
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Fall Line-up of Events At TACtile
Sandra Betzina - International Sewing Superstar
Vogue Patterns Trunk Show and Sewing Techniques Saturday
Personal Pant Fitting Friday,
Jacket Fitting on Sunday Limit to lucky 20
Special discounts for TACtile members and package pricing for all 3 days. Reservations closing October 12.
More Information.
Green with Envy:
ReCycle, ReInvent, RePurpose
September 18 - November 6
Holiday Gift Show Call for Entry
Beginning Crochet Class
with Sue Viders
Saturday September 26th 1:00 to 3:00
Remaking Sweaters Advanced
with Donna Christopher
Tuesday September 29th from 1:30 to 4:30
Saturday November 14th from 1:30 to 4:30
Beginning Knitting
with Bonnie Kramer
Sunday October 4th, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Sunday November 29th, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Saturday December 12th, 1:30 - 4:30pm
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September 16, 2009
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BIZARRETEXTILE Bazaar
Saturday, October 3 - 9 to 4pm
Preview Sale - Friday, October 2 - 6:30 to 8:30pm
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This is the Sale you have been waiting for and the opportunity you have needed to freshen-up your fiber stash .
Join us for TACtile's
FOCUS ON FUNDRAISING kick-off event
Bring us your leftover notions, machines, looms, etc., and find fresh inspiration at our annual fiber yardsale.
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What can you donate?
(just about anything fiber-related!)
fabric, craft books, patters, yarn, buttons, knitting needles, UFO's (unfinished objects)
needlework kits, sewing machines, looms, notions, zippers, trims, textile tools, beads, embroidery supplies, vintage linens, threads, dress forms, and much more.
Sweaters, O.K. please no clothing or non-textile items
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The PREVIEW Sale ($25 entry donation)
Friday October 2, 2009 6:30-8:30 pm
The most fun you can have for $25! As a fundraiser for TACtile's programs and services, we're having a preview sale and reception. Shop the sale the night before we open our doors to the public.
Music! Refreshments! First dibs on the best bargains and your chance to beat the crowds!
Support TACtile's programs including the classes, the special events & exhibitions. We will have food, drinks and live music in the gallery.
$25 donation at the door; all proceeds go directly to TACtile's programs.
The BIG Sale ($2 entry donation)
Saturday, October 3, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The textile sale of your dreams! Admission is just $2 per person. Hours of textile shopping fun. The Center will be filled with fabric, yarn, threads, notions, kits, patterns, magazines, tools, beads, buttons, even unfinished projects!!
The BAG Sale!
Saturday, October 3, 2009, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Everything MUST go!! Help us clean it all up.
After 3:00 p.m., its just $5 for everything you can stuff in our paper shopping bag!!! If it doesn't fit in the bag, its 50% off marked price!! We provide the bags, too!
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Bring this coupon on Saturday, October 3, 2009 for the bag sale and get 2 bags of your choice for the price of one. ($5) One time only.
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Can only be used October 3, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 PM
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Upcoming Events
Sandra Betzina
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Green with Envy Opens September 18
Exhibit Open House - Friday, September 25, 2009 - 5:00pm
The "Green with Envy" Exhibit will demonstrate art made from reused, recycled, repurposed fibers, textiles and related objects. Artworks will embody the "green" concept of reducing consumer damage to the environment by reusing manufactured goods in new creative
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September 9, 2009
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* Open House
* Doll Demos
* TACtile is Going Green
* Textile Trunk Show this weekend
* TACtile Classes
* Holiday Gift Show Details
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Don't miss Sandra Betzina
Oct 30 - Nov 1
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Teacher Open House
This Saturday, September 12, 1 - 4pm
A special offer this weekend only!
Get10%off if you sign up forone class, and
20%off if you registerfor two!*
* Must sign up during the Open House to
receive discount.*
Come for light apple refreshments & take a class at TACtile!
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Doll Making Demo
Tomorrow
Thursday, Sept. 10,
1:00-4:00pm
Come watch a doll come to life or start
your own doll! Several doll artisans will be present...
For more information visit
Absolute last day of the Doll Daze Show is this Saturday the 12th!
Thank you to the Denver Doll Artisans for co-producing this show. Get info about the DDA at TACtile to join or attend meetings.
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New Exhibit Coming soon....
Green with Envy:
ReCycle ReInvent RePurpose
September 18 - November 6
Artwork made from reused, recycled, repurposed fibers, textiles and related objects. Artworks will embody the "green" concept of reducing consumer damage to the environment by reusing manufactured goods in new creative ways. Works will be functional or non-functional, for sale or not for sale, and will be fiber or textiles and/or fiber construction techniques.
Meet the Artists!
Open House
Friday, September 25th, 5:00 - 7:00
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international Textile Trunk Show
in Denver this weekend!
hosted by Friendship Bridge
Friday, Sept 11 - Saturday, Sept 12
10:00am - 5:00pm
at the Denver Design Center
Rug Source, 595 S. Broadway #126E
The Guatemalan Textile Trunk Show is dedicated to highlighting the quality of textiles produced by Guatemalan artisans and will feature the display and sale of an incomparable collection of hand-loomed indigenous and contemporary Guatemalan textiles. The collection, curated by textile artist, Mary Anne Wise, will include over 1,000 pieces of traditional Guatemalan clothing and fabrics produced by fair trade associations and individual weavers for the export market.
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Sept-Oct Classes @ TACtile
details and dates at the Open House and on the web site (keep checking for newest updates.)
Sandra Betzina Trunk Show
Sandra Betzina Pant Fitting
Sandra Betzina Jacket Fitting
Remaking Sweaters Beginner
Re-making Sweaters Advanced
Re-making Tee Shirts
DIY (Do It Yourself) Fridays recycle/reinvent
Needle felting
Beg Sewing
Beginning Crochet
Art/Soul Doll
Beaded Buttons
Rock Painting (on fabric)
Quilting Floating Stars
Chenille Scarves
Make a Beauty (dolls)
Fashion Anatomy (Principles of Fashion Design)
How to Sew on a Button
Business Labs
develop your creative business
September-October more details announced at the Open House & on the web site soon Interested? Inquire at info@tactilearts.org
How to Get the Clients You Really Want Carol Naff
Monday, September 21, 2-5pm
How to Start Your Own Business Doing What You Love Brandi Shigley www.fashiondenver.com
Tuesday, Sept 22 or Monday, Oct 19, 6-9pm, $50
Build a Referral-Based Business Carol Naff
www.marinerco.com
Legal Details of Business Steve Replin, atty
Monday, Sept 21 or Tuesday, October 20, 6:30 - 8:30
How to Start a Fashion Boutique Dianne Denholm
If you've always dreamed of selling things you love in your own shop, get the lowdown on how to begin the process in 2 info-packed seminars. Dreams happen. We discuss the current times and how to be creative. Mondays September 21-28, 6-9pm, $150
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September 1, 2009
Enjoy our new web site design. Let us know what you think of it! tactilearts.org
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Back to School Celebration!
Teacher Open House
Saturday, September 12, 2009
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meet the teachers and see the samples of each class topic...
Come see how CREATIVE you can be with these new classes!
Art/Soul Doll (spend a day making one!)
Make a Beauty (beaded, embroidered dolls)
Needle Felting Felted Bags & Jewelry
Fashion Anatomy (beginning fashion design)
Beginning Sewing Beginning Crochet
Let's Get Stoned!(fabric painting) Floating Stars(piecing fabric)
How to Sew On a Button Beaded Button making
Re-making Sweaters (re-cycling)
Chenille Scarves
Plus Business Labs
How to market yourself, how to get set up, how to start a business, how to de-stress
and get more time efficient!
Sign up for the classes at the OPEN HOUSE
and receive discounts!
Watch for these and more class details being updated daily on our web site.
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Doll Daze and Button Craze
shows extended through
Saturday, September 12!
Both these shows will totally delight you!
Doll Daze: A Doll Show of Imaginary Figures
A delightful daze of dolls from area doll makers
including a party of delightful personalities from nationally renowned Leslie Molen and special guest Jim Howard, New York artist now residing in Denver!....and many, many more artists!
co-presented by the Denver Doll Artisans
and don't miss the Button Craze Trunk Show
TACtile features original handmade buttons by a dozen area artists!
Enjoy our gallery filled with colorful handcrafts!
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JOIN TACtile. Be proud! Make a difference... Help sustain textile arts!
The more the merrier, we're your artistic home. We need YOU. Do it NOW!
Sincerely,Dianne Denholm, Executive Director
TACtile Textile Arts Center Join now
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Save these Dates
Sandra Betzina!
Oct 30 - Nov 1
donate your stash to TACtile and enjoy fantastic shopping!
Call for Entry
Green with Envy Exhibit
Sept 18 - Nov 6
entries due
Sept 13
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July 21, 2009
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This show will totally delight you!
Doll Daze: A Doll Show of Imaginary Figures
Now through August 29
A delightful daze of dolls from our area
including a party of delightful personalities from nationally renowned Leslie Molen
and special guest Jim Howard, New York artist now residing in Denver!
Open House
this Friday, July 24
5:00 - 8:00
Meet the artists and enjoy cool refreshments!
co-presented by the Denver Doll Artisans
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Bonus! Button Trunk Show
TACtile is also featuring original handmade buttons by a dozen area artists in celebration of the National Button Conference coming to Denver August 3 through August 8
Artists will also be present at the
Open House, July 24, 5-8 pm.
Connect with local artisans, encourage them
to continue their work....
Let their work encourage you to do the same.
Enjoy the lustrous allure of colorful handcrafts!
Shop and Enjoy!
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It's not too late to MAKE your summer more fun. These classes are starting soon...
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Inkle Loom Weaving with Robin Wilton
A fun class for all ages to learn weaving basics and make something narrow on the Inkle Loom.
Saturday, July 25 9:00am - 4:00pm
$60 TAC/RMWG members, $85 non-member
Register Member, Non Member Register
Remaking Tees with Jackie Scott
remake gently used tees, re-style brand new ones or combine them together for a totally new design. Enter your creation in our Green Recycle Show this fall!
3 hour class
Wednesday, July 29th 5 to 8pm
Thursday, August 6th, 5 - 8pm
Members: $35, Non-members $45
Register Memb July 29 Register NonMemb July 29
Embossing Images on Handmade Paper with Roxanne Rossi See our Window Display!
Kids Classes
Summer Fashion Camps for Teens
Slumdog Millionaire Style
Learn how to sew and make a beautiful top inspired from India. This class is the perfect place to learn the basics of cutting, pinning, and sewing and the result is a steamy peasant blouse with style!
August 3-7, 1 pm - 4 pm
Members: $150, NonMem $195
Register above or call or come in to register at TACtile
11:00 - 6:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday
720-524-8886
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Help sustain textile arts by joining TACtile. Be proud! Make a difference by supporting textile arts in our Rocky Mountain Region. We need YOU!
Sincerely, Dianne Denholm, Executive Director
TACtile Textile Arts Center Join now
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Save these Dates
Sandra Betzina
coming to TACtile!
October 30 - Nov 1
Bizarre Textile Bazaar
Saturday, October 3
trade or sell your stash!
Call for Entry
Green with Envy Exhibit
Sept 18 - Nov 6
entries due
Sept 13
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2nd Annual Holiday Gift Show
Nov 13 - Jan 8
start creating!
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New web site soon!
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Keep checking our site address to see our new web site design, launching any day now....
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July 9, 2009
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New website coming soon. Thank you for your patience!
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Learn fashion design sewing from Sharon McGhee, awesome theatre costume designer from the DCPA!
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Summer Sun
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Kid Fashion Camps at TACtile
There is still space left. . .
Matching Dresses Week! Make a cool sundress for yourself and your American Girl Doll. Learn the basics of cutting, pinning and sewing. The result will be a great new outfit for you and your favorite doll. Ages 8 - 12.
Mon- Fri. July 20-24 9:00am -12:00pm
Cost: $150 members, $195 non-members
"Jeans Remix"
Do you have boring old jeans that don't fit or aren't fun to wear anymore? Redesign old jeans into awesome new looks. This camp emphasizes design, creative thinking, machine basics and is perfect for anyone looking for hip new jeans.
Mon. - Fri. July 20 - 24, 1:00 - 4:00
Mon. - Fri. July 27 - August 3, 9:00 - 12noon
Cost: $150 members, $195 non-members
"Hannah Montana Week"
SWEET NIBLETS! Make a top just like Hannah Montana! At camp you will learn how to cut, pin and sew a cool Hannah Montana shirt. Ages 8 - 12.
Mon.-Fri. August 10-14, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: $150 members, $195 non-members
"Slumdog Millionaire Style"
Learn how to sew and make a beautiful top inspired from India. This class is the perfect place to learn the basics of cutting, pinning and sewing. The final result is a steamy peasant blouse with style. Age: Teens
Mon.-Fri. August 10-14, 1:00pm-4:00pm
- "Update your Space"
Does your room need a facelift? This week we will make coordinating room accessories out of fabrics that fit your personality and decor. While learning to sew you can create awesome pillows, a fancy photo board and a hanging organizer
Mon.-Fri. July 27-July 31, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: $150 members, $195 non-members
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Young Knitters Beginning Knitting
This is a great class for young beginning knitters and any who would like to learn. We will be covering casting on, the knit stitch and binding off. Our class project will be a really cute Amigurumi monster doll.
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COME JOIN THE SUMMER FUN AT TACTILE
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June 25, 2009
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Dear Pat,
Fill your summer with tactile inspirations. We want you to know about these Exhibits, Events, Call for Entries (far below,) and Exciting Summer Classes! Save these dates, more info to follow. Plus our new web site is coming soon! www.tactilearts.org
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Exhibits
Now & Next
Inspirational Effects of
Texture in Wearable Art
30 artists! ending July 11
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Doll Daze: A Doll Show of Imaginary Figures
July 17 - August 29, 2009
Reception: July 24, 5-8p
Bonus! Button Artists Trunk Show
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Colorado State University
Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising
Window to the World
115 University Center for the Arts
Open and Free to the public
Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 11:00-6:00 Thursday, 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Sampling of costuming from world history
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University of Wyoming
Lia Cook: The Embedded Portrait
at Laramie
May 23 - August 22
Twenty larger-than-life woven portraits. Photographic likeness and textured textile meet.
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Display of TACtile Fall Classes
Sept. 2 - Sept. 12
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Green with Envy
Recycle: RePurpose:ReInvent
Sept. 18 - Nov. 6
Call for Entry below
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Doll Daze Show Coming Soon!
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Exciting
SummerClasses
(Creativity Hint: pump out some Christmas Gifts!)
Remaking Tees
with Jackie Scott
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Monday, July 13th or Wednes, July 29th
Re-style a favorite tee shirt or turn a thrift store find into your unique treasure!
Members $35, Non mem $45
Needle Felting
with Rochelle Jay
Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00
July 19
Learn creative roving and machine felting techniques from an expert!
Inkle loom Weaving
with Robin Wilton
Saturday, July 25 9:00am - 4:00pm
Make a pretty narrow braid or belt while learning weaving basics. Includes Beginning Weaving for all ages, 8 - 80!
$60 TAC/RMWG memb , $85 non mem
Embossing Images in Handmade Paper
with Roxanne Rossi
Saturday, August 15, 10:00am -1:00 pm
create an embossed image in white handmade paper using linoleum, paper pulp, and a press!
$35 TAC/RMWG member,
$45 non-member
Samples of finished products from many classes are at TACtile.
Register at TACtile, by phone, or email us at info@tactilearts.org
Note: web site registrations to come soon, We're working on it!
Remade Tee Shirts:
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Events
Save these Dates
Sandra Betzina!
trunk show and personal fittings
October 29 - 31
Mark Your Calendar,
details to follow soon
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Bizarre Textile Bazaar
3rd Annual flea market
Start Preparing, Trade/Sell your textile objects and stash!
Saturday,
October 3
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Please Note:
Summer Vacation forWeekly Wednesdays
post phoned until fall
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Beading Sampler
Saturday, July 18
Fantastic Value!
Join Rocky Mountain Bead Society, get free kits and learn Beading Basics on this one fabulous day!
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RMWG classes
co-sponsored at TACtile. Thank you to Rocky Mountain Weavers' Guild for sharing these classes at more affordable prices with non-RMWG members! See Inkle Loom Weaving and Embossed Paper
in center column!
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Santa Fe International Folk Art Festival
July 10-12
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Rocky Mtn
Sew Expo
Denver Merchandise Mart
July 9 - 11
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National Button Society
Convention in Denver!
August 6 - 8
Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center
15500 East 40th Avenue Stapleton Plaza
The Colorado State Button Society hosts this once-in-a-lifetime show! The showroom will be open August 6-8 and 55 dealers from all over the US, UK and France will be there. These are the only days that the convention is open to the general public. We will also have over 1000 trays of buttons on exhibit. CSBS will have classes at TACtile soon to learn more about button collecting principles!
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Call For Entries
Green with Envy
Recycle: RePurpose: ReInvent
Artwork delivered to TACtile: Sept. 13 & 14, noon - 4pm
Please email your "Intent to Enter" by August 1, 2009 info@tactilearts.org
- TACtile GOES GREEN. Get your creative juices flowing, minimize your comsumptive footprint, make something beautiful....over again!
- TACtile is hosting a show of artwork made from reused, recycled, repurposed fibers, textiles and related objects. Artworks should embody the "green" concept of reducing consumerism by reusing mass produced goods in new creative ways.
- Works may be functional or non-functional, for sale or NFS.
- Show Dates: September 18 - November 6, 2009
2nd Annual Holiday Gift Show
Nov. 13 - Jan. 8. Holiday gift buyers are waiting to buy your handmade fiber art treasures. More info coming soon.
Rotating Exhibit at the Denver International Airport & The Colorado State Capitol The deadline for entries for the Creative Capitol exhibit is 11:59 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, June 30, 2009. All application materials must be submitted electronically through CaFÉ™ at www.callforentry.org.
Plan to create and show your work at these special opportunities. TACtile is getting tremendous turn outs and publicity for our unique venue and events!
Sincerely,
Dianne Denholm, Executive Director
TACtile Textile Arts Center
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Make a difference in your home community!
TACtile is the premier textile arts center and gallery, promoting creativity and excellence in the Rocky Mountain community.
Won't you join us and do your part to pass the fiber arts we love to the next generation by providing exhibits, education and inspiration to our community?
Memberships available to fit your budget and your passion!
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Thank You!
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April 1, 2009
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Have you renewed your membership at TACtile? If you joined before October of 2008, we need your support again this year. We hear your heartfelt enthusiastic raves about our gallery shows and classes. Your membership goes directly to keeping these programs going! Join now
Please be our guest at the new exhibit that starts today. Escape the stress of your days with a relaxing stroll through the world of textile workmanship and beauty. Sincerely, Dianne D'Lea Denholm, Executive Director
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April 1 - May 2
An Exhibit of Textiles and Crafts from Developing Countries
Embrace fellow fiber artisans from around the world, right here in Denver.
Experience inspiring textile traditions from other cultures .
Study needle techniques with awe and amazement.
Feel connected with your global fiber art partners.
Encourage them to continue their work....
Let their work encourage you to do the same.
In addition to seeing private collections of TACtile members, see textile items to buy from 6 Colorado non-profit humanitarian assistance organizations that see textile work as art that can elevate lives.
The lustrous allure of colorful handcrafts is yours to experience at TACtile!
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Worldly Open House
Sunday, April 19
1:00 - 4:00
Meet the founders of each participating humanitarian group, as they share information about their work and the artisan crafts from the many developing countries featured...North and South Laos, Vietnam, Uganda, Guatamala, and Denver
refugee women.
Private collectors will also speak about the exquisite works they have chosen from many more countries around the globe.
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Indigo Threads works in rural ethnic villages in southern Laos to provide educational opportunities to school age children by building schools, latrines and wells and providing educational materials, daily nutritious lunches, annual health check-ups and teacher scholarships.
Indigo Threads also assists villages with supplemental rice, emergency health care and the sale of their traditional crafts.
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Denver Womens Refugee Crafts Initiative
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" A Little Something" is a non-profit women's craft cooperative empowering refugee women in Denver to become self-sufficient through the creation and sale of their traditional handmade crafts.
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Bridging Hope
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Bridging Hope works directlywithunderprivileged women and children in Vietnam helping move them beyond survival modes to attain a sustainable living conditions. Bridging Hope provides nutrition and health care for women and children affected by HIV/AIDS and collaborates with Provide-N-ce in providing job opportunities for the women with polio.
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Outreach Uganda provides training, marketing and business support to women displaced by war and affected by HIV/AIDS in Uganda, Africa. Outreach Uganda also offers funding support to Maranatha Orphanage & School and Kampala Kids who assist orphaned children and young adults.
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Silks of Laos
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Silks of Laosprovides sustainable income for village silk weavers in northern Laos, South-East Asia. We offer Weaving Scholarships to the young Lao weavers, with training that equips them with the skills needed to participate in the Fair-trade projects we support in northern Laos.
Through teaching these weavers the intricate traditional motifs, handed down from their grandmothers, we are preserving the rich cultural heritage of Lao weavings.
The profits from the sales of these silk textiles returns to the village weavers through PhonTong Weaving Co-op. By earning an income through weaving, these young weavers will not be tempted by the monetary offers and lies of ruthless sex traffickers in these rural areas.
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Cielo Maya
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Cielo Maya (Maya Heaven) is a Guatemalan economic development association led by Tz'utujil Maya women. The sales of their hand-dyed, handwoven wearable art provide decent wages, leadership development and educational opportunities for the artists.
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Introducing the
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
spectacular new textile museum in Fort Collins
Avenir Museum
of Design & Merchandising
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Window to the World
April 9 - September 1, 2009
Opening reception, Thursday, April 9, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Avenir Museum Gallery University Center for the Arts
Enter through the Griffin Hall doors on north end of building.
Material Culture:Window to the World
Inaugural Lecture with Dr. Patricia Crews, Willa Cather Professor of Textiles and Director of the International Quilt Study Center, University of Nebraska Wednesday,
April 22, 7:00 p.m.
Avenir Museum Administrative Offices,Room 136, east of the University Center for the Arts main building
Behind Closed Doors
Saturday, April 11 Care and Handling Workshop,
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Open House Tour, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Avenir Museum Administrative Offices,
Room 136, east of the University
Center for the Arts main building
All activities are free and open to the public!
Reservations are needed for the Workshop. Call (970) 491-1629
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7777 East Hampden Ave Suite 114 Tamarac Square
Denver, Colorado 80231
720-524-8886
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Weave a silk thread into your life. Find joy in your heritage and in the tangible benefits of textile arts. Support others who do them and empower yourself by supporting TACtile.Donate now
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