Threads of Expression: A Fiber Arts Odyssey

Threads of Expression: A Fiber Arts Odyssey”

Welcome to our Fiber Arts Exhibit! Join us on a journey through the diverse and expressive world of fiber arts, capturing the essence of creativity and individuality in each piece.

This unique showcase invites artists to explore and express their creativity through various fiber art forms. From traditional techniques to contemporary interpretations, the exhibit aims to highlight the rich tapestry of possibilities within the realm of fiber arts.

Check out our Exhibit events!

10/11 – Opening Reception- 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30) 

10/12 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Stitched Spirit Cloth 2 Day Workshop with Susan Pesti-Strobel!

10/26 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Wet Felting Workshop with Jennifer Hawkins!

11/9 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Intro to Mini Loom Weaving Workshop by Amanda Brimm!

11/12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Exploring the Art of Quilting: From Gee’s Bend to Your Story

Curated and judged by Susan Pesti-Strobel:

From early childhood, Susan has been fascinated by the luxurious feel of textiles, the generative capacity of sewing, and the magic of embroidery. She learned a lot from her mother, a self-taught seamstress, then built on that knowledge in school, and though she abandoned her dream to become an artist in order to get a degree in teaching English and history, she never really abandoned her love of creating. She fashioned her own clothes, knitted and crocheted garments for herself and later for her children, but doing so always under the pressure of perfection. Only recently did she discover the liberating practice of creating textile art, in which it mattered more what she wanted to express rather than the absolute perfection of each stitch. 

Rock, Paper, Scissors

The exhibit features stone art by Brian Wizard of rural Wallowa County and Henrik Munk Soerensen of La Grande, paper art by Cheri McGee of Enterprise, and fiber art by Dawn Lepper of Enterprise. It will run through Memorial Day weekend.
Opening night will include folk, rock and Americana by the band “Harry Dowerd and the Country Affairs” as well as a Native American flute performance by Roger McGee. No-host bar; complimentary appetizers. Admission is free but a $5 donation is suggested. Martin Hamilton, of Joseph, and Dawn Lepper are serving as exhibit co-curators.
The cover photo shows a fabric painting created by Dawn, who says she is inspired by the natural beauty of Wallowa County and its art community. She combines sewn fabric, graphite, and acrylic paint on stretched canvas.