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The Fiber Arts Council of Estes (FACE) is proud to present the 2023 FACE of Fiber in the Rockies show held at the Art Center of Estes Park from June 9-July 15, 2023. FACE is excited to exhibit 73 fiber pieces from 28 fiber artists and three pieces from our Winners Circle, award winners from our 2022 show. The FACE artists are from Colorado, as well as across the United States.

This show is an Invitational-Juried show. The artists displaying their work in this exhibit were peer nominated. These nominees were asked to submit examples of their work which were juried. 28 artists were selected for the FACE of Fiber in the Rockies 2023 exhibit.They were selected for the quality of their work, their originality and variety of methods. Awards will be given for Best of Show, three Excellence Awards, three Judges Awards and three specialty awards sponsored by three national organizations – Complex Weavers, Surface Design Associatio and the Handweavers Guild of America. A special award, Patty Volker Award will also be given by the Estes Valley Area Weavers Guild, for Excellence in Weaving, in memory to the beloved Estes Weaver Patty Volker.

Our Featured Artist Member is Chris Switzer, a founding member of the Art Center, learned to weave in 1971, and since then, has been trying different techniques and has had many teachers. Guest Artist Robin Wilton has been weaving, spinning and crocheting with fiber for over fifty years. she has written numerous articles on weaving. Both artists graduated from CSU with BFA's in weaving.

Also on display in the gallery are the outstanding work of the other Art Center artist members, including other works in oil painting, watercolor, pastel, jewelry, ceramics, charcoal, graphite, glass, wood, sculpture, fiber, photography, printmaking and mixed media.

For those interested in the fabric arts, the Art Center is offering five well-priced classes during the run of the FACE Show. You’ll find complete details on our website https://www.artcenterofestes.com under the Art Education tab. Registration/payment may be conveniently handled online, or you may drop by in person or phone the Art Center at 970-586-5882. Modest supply fees in each adult class will be payable directly to the teacher on the day of class. You will never be asked to bring anything more yourself than simple hand sewing supplies such as a thimble and small scissors. The only exception is the kid's class on July 11 when the kids are asked to bring two towels to class with them!

Cari Cook's work as a fabric artist began 12 years ago and continues to evolve as she pushes the boundaries of what she can do with wool. She combines the softest of wools and miscellaneous fibers with her own hand dyed silk to create hats, bracelets, vests, jackets, shawls and bags. Her designs reflect her love of horses, the beauty of nature andimpressionistic art. Cook and her husband reside on a small farm in Longmont, CO and she's not in her studio, you can find her on her horse or working in the garden. Her website is: www.thequiltedhorse.net.

In this class you will work with the softest of wools to make a unique felted necklace. You will learn how to make a cord and felted flowers and leaves. We will finish off the necklace by embellishing the flowers with beads. This class is about having fun while learning some basic felting techniques. No experience required. Adults and teens are both welcome to attend! The teacher will bring the necessary supplies, and there will be a $5 fee for each student (payable directly to the teacher on the day of class) for the wool and beads.

Use the Notan thinking in two values (light and dark) as a starting point to design the subject. Simplify the subject by combining like values.

Pojagi is an Ancient type of needlework from Korea. Alice will bring many different pieces for everyone to look at. Typically the pieces are made from either silk, or raime (a plant fiber), and were originally used as utilitarian wrapping cloths. Today, Pojagi is an artwork all its own with designs ranging from simple to intricate.

In this class we will make two projects in the style of Pojagi – a pincushion in silk, and a small mat using Korean raime.

All supplies for both projects are included in the class kit that should be purchased directly from the instructor on the day of class for $30. Participants only need to bring general hand sewing supplies, ie – thimble, small scissors, etc.

Alice Ridge hails from Indiana and has been a quilter for over 40 years and a Traveling Quilt Teacher and Speaker for some time. When not teaching and speaking, she travels internationally to learn more about the many, many different types of quilting and needlework techniques around the world. She says, "Quilting is my passion! I am a wife, mother, sister and grandmother, but primarily — I am a quilter!"

In this class we will make two projects in the style of Pojagi, a pincushion in silk and a small mat using Korean raime.

Watercolor paint meets Zentangle in this playful and creative class. We will combine watercolor painting with Zentangle-inspired pattern work to create an illustrative, expressive vegetable medley. This class is appropriate for any artists, whether you are beginning your creative journey, an avid tangler or brand new to watercolor and Zentangle.

Dr. Minette Riordan is a mixed media artist, writer and creativity coach. She is an advocate for creativity as essential to the well-being of people and the planet. She has been teaching creative programs for over 10 years and has been a Certified Zentangle Teacher since 2014. You can learn more about her work at www.MinetteRiordan.com.

Each student will receive two sheets of quality watercolor paper, graphite pencil, printed design for tracing and painting, containers for water and paper towels.

Materials List: Provided for those who wish to bring their own supplies. However, you may purchase a kit directly from the instructor on the day of class for $20 that will provide you with all supplies you will need. Kits need to be ordered in advance! (Please make sure the Art Center is notified when you register. If you register online, give us a call re: needing a kit.)

Satellite Exhibits: Estes Park Health featuring Cynthia Price Reedy and US Bank featuring Laura Davis. Ongoing exhibits at VERT and Snowy Peaks Winery. The public is invited to visit these exhibits.

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