On display are hats ranging from a twelfth-century Egyptian fez to a 1950s Balenciaga hat and couture creations by Jones and his contemporaries. To show the universal appeal of wearing hats, There also are hats worn by celebrities such as Madonna, Brad Pitt and Keira Knightley.
Place: Museum of Kyoto, Exhibition hours: March 8-11, 10:00-18:00.
Two workshops by Jorie Johnson
The marvelous 8th International Shibori Symposium focusing on Animal Fibers was hosted by The Hong Kong Design Institute. Jorie Johnson co-curated the the international 「Animal
2012.1.14-1.21, Gallery Ecru+HM, Ginza, Tokyo
Enjoy a tour of the old Fushimi Sake district and stop by Gallery Toyoda.
12.7-12.18
2011.11.21 – 12.3 VAGRIE Slow Space Yotsubashi Eihachi Bldg. 2F, Kitahorie 1-7-4, Nishi-ku, Osaka Tel: 06-6533-2349 E-mail : shop@vagrie.jp View Larger Map
The Durango Arts Center presents a national invitational contemporary textile exhibition featuring the work of nineteen artists. 802 East Second Ave., Durango, Colorado 81301
Gallery 5610 One hundred artists living in Japan making miniature textile art work. Minamiaoyama 5-6-10, Minatoku, Tokyo・2011.11.11 (Fri)-19 (Sat) 11:00 – 19:00 T:03-3407-5610
Interview with Jorie Johnson (Joi Rae) – Textile artist represented by Keiko Gallery, October 2011
Jorie Johnson’s works appear in several chapters including “Garments, Wraps & Headwear”, “Two-dimensional Design”, and “Furniture and Home Décour”. “…Inspiration abounds in this unique new
July 14 & 21, 21:30-21:50. The theme of the program is “Felt in the summer,” and Jorie will make a cool, airy triangular soft linen and wool shawl.
“‘Felt Making Wool Magic’ was written by Jorie Johnson, who contributed greatly to the spread of the fun of handmade wool felt that I encountered.
