You may have noticed my brief absence as a poster as of late. It has not been due to my lack of desire but due to a crazy schedule. I look forward to being back on track next week or so and continuing to bring you the work of fabulous fiber artists. But I have been super busy preparing for my solo show of embroidered works in Massachusetts’s and curating the Contemporary Fiber Exhibition, connective thread, in Brooklyn. Both shows open this weekend so if you are in the area and want to see some totally rad fiber art stop by:

connective thread
a contemporary fiber work exhibition

Curated by Joetta Maue

Sarah Bahr
Lyndsey Baldwin
Jennifer Bevill
Marcy Chevali
Jane Waggoner Deschner
Michelle Dickson
Crystal Gregory
Kim Hennessey
Christalena Hughmanick
Alisha McCurdy
Simone Meltesen
Stacy Renee Morrison
Jennifer Prather
Rebecca Ringquist
Kendra Skalski
Summer Zickefoose

The exhibit will be held from January 7-January 30.
Sweet Lorraine Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Opening reception will be held Saturday, January 9, 7-10 pm.
Artists talk Sunday, January 24 at 5:30pm.

For complete details visit: http://connectivethread.blogspot.com/

In the Elizabeth A. Beland Gallery — “Waking With You”
Recent embroidery drawings and photography by Joetta Maue,
exploring the act of sleep, the role of the bed and the lover in our lives.

January 8 – February 19, 2010
Please join us for our opening reception, Friday, January 8, 5-7 pm

E s s e x A r t C e n t e r
56 Island Street Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 685-2343 info@essexartcenter.com

For complete details: http://www.essexartcenter.com/gallery.html

And just in case all this fiber work totally inspires you- Here is a workshop I am teaching this Sunday:

Intro to Embroidery Workshop with Joetta Maue
Sunday, January 10- 10-12pm

In this workshop you will begin your very own original custom sampler. Each student will design their own sampler with a water-soluble marker, using their own unique handwriting or provided stencils. .
Learning the most basic skills of preparing the fabric, using the hoop, and threading the needle to finishing the project for final display. 6 traditional embroidery stitches will be taught: the split stitch, stem stitch, backstitch, satin stitch, chain stitch, and the ever-mysterious French knot. With the skills learned each student would be able to continue making beautiful pieces of art or simply embellish items of your own. So bring your creativity and lets get stitching!

To sign up or for more details call Brooklyn General at 718-237-7753 or info@brooklyngeneral.com.
Class is held at Brooklyn General, near Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/