Hello. Ciao. Moi. こんにちは。🌸  Spring Greetings from Kyoto!

Continuing in the lecture series Treasured Felts presented through the World Shibori Network Foundation, Jorie will soon be giving her third talk. Have a look at the information below.

Updates on Jorie's return to the Slow Fiber Studio, Berkeley, for summer feltmaking workshops, too. Exciting!

This April's CwC4 talk introduces imported felt rugs in Japanese culture documented through private collections, woodblock prints, standing screens, and handwritten workshop diaries.

Please refer to the links for more details and registration.

Episode 3
Red Felts and Shibori-dyed Felt rugs in Japan: Tea Ceremony and Festive Occasions
Thursday, April 06, 2023 | 15:00 - 16:15 PST
Friday, April 07, 2023 | 08:00 - 09:15 Japan Time

Episode 4
JoiRae Collection of Felts: From Boston, Finland, Mongolia, to Central Asia, ending up in a Far Eastern Island Nation
Thursday, May 04, 2023 | 15:00 - 16:15 PST
Friday, May 05, 2023 | 08:00 - 09:15 Japan Time

Soon available for streaming on World Shibori Network Foundation

Episode 1 "The Shōsō-in Collection of Rare Floral-pattern Felts from the Tang Dynasty" 

Episode 2 "Resist-dyed Felts Found in Japan: Huazhan Bai Minority Paste-resist Felt and Korean Hand-painted Felt"

USA: Jorie's upcoming workshops, 7/28 - 8/7

The WSNF is hosting workshops in Berkeley, CA this summer.
Participants may choose a one-day warm-up for the uninitiated, two 2-day themed classes, and finally a 3-day themed workshop. Or come and stay the week.

More Information on Jorie's workshops, upcoming exhibitions and events can be found at joirae.com.

1-Day Workshop: July 28, 2023 Pomegranate Pin (Cushion)

2-Days Workshop: July 29-30
Shosoin Motif Introduction (Chair Mat)

2-Days Workshop: August 3-4
Shibori Enhanced Felt Beads, Baubles, Pendants, and Felt Cords

3-Days Workshop: August 5-7
Fine Art Felt Strategies & Experimentation (Experienced Felters)

I'd write more but it's cherry blossom viewing season already. Kampai Everyone!

Goodbye. Ciao. Moi. さようなら。🌸 JoiRae Textiles