Mid-July 🪭 Greetings from Kyoto
JoiRae Textiles

Greetings from Kyoto! こんいちは. Hello. Hallo. Ciao. 

  • Aoyama, Tokyo: 百花百響 100 Textile Artists' Miniature Works
  • Berkeley, CA: JJ's 4 x Summer HYBRID (join us on site or online) fascinating felt workshops
  • Take a cool tea break to watch Jorie's 4-part felt finds lecture series Conversations with Cloth, available for streaming

More information on JJ's workshops, exhibitions and events can be found at joirae.com.
100 Flowers, 100 Reverberations Exhibition
100 Flowers, 100 Reverberations Exhibition
Announcing the 8th session of the 100 Artist Miniature Textile Art Exhibitions, including Jorie's new work. There will be two venues this year, starting with Gallery5610 in Aoyama, Tokyo.
July 21 - July 29, 2023
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USA: Berkeley Workshops in July/August

Jorie is thrilled to be headed to Berkeley again to be part of the Slow Fiber Studio (SFS) program 2023.

Expect to get a good immersion and extended experience of feltmaking through her various techniques. A range of workshops are offered from one day to three day classes. Take a look and sign up.

＊ Contact the World Shibori Network Foundation SFS directly for more info about the HYBRID (on site or online) plan.

 

Join Jorie in Berkeley this summer 🪭!
Workshop #1: Adorable Pomegranate Pin(cushion)
Workshop #1: Adorable Pomegranate Pin(cushion)
Review of 3-D felting methods and capabilities
1-Day Workshop - Friday, July 28
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Workshop #2: Shosoin 8th C. Motif Chair Cushion or Pillow
Workshop #2: Shosoin 8th C. Motif Chair Cushion or Pillow
2-Day: Jorie Johnson
Saturday & Sunday, July 29 & 30
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Workshop #3: Splash of Color by Shibori Enhanced Felt Beads, Baubles, and Felt Cords
Workshop #3: Splash of Color by Shibori Enhanced Felt Beads, Baubles, and Felt Cords
2-Day Workshop
Thursday & Friday, August 3 & 4
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Workshop #4: Fine Art Felt Experimentation mixed fibers, Sumi ink application, over-dye, and more.
Workshop #4: Fine Art Felt Experimentation mixed fibers, Sumi ink application, over-dye, and more.
For experienced felters
3-Day Workshop
Saturday to Monday, August 5-7
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Slow Fiber TV
Jorie's recent academic four-part "Conversations with Cloth No.4" series covering unusual felt work found in Japanese collections is now available for streaming. Have a look and add them to your collection!
Episode 1 "The Shōsō-in Collection of Rare Floral-pattern Felts from the Tang Dynasty"
Episode 1 "The Shōsō-in Collection of Rare Floral-pattern Felts from the Tang Dynasty"
Stream Episode 1 now
Episode 2 "Resist-dyed Felts Found in Japan: Huazhan Bai Minority Paste-resist Felt and Korean Hand-painted Felt"
Episode 2 "Resist-dyed Felts Found in Japan: Huazhan Bai Minority Paste-resist Felt and Korean Hand-painted Felt"
Stream Episode 2 now
Episode 3 "Red Felts and Shibori-dyed Felt rugs in Japan: Tea Ceremony and Festive Occasions"
Episode 3 "Red Felts and Shibori-dyed Felt rugs in Japan: Tea Ceremony and Festive Occasions"
Stream Episode 3 now
Episode 4 "JoiRae Collection of Felts: From Boston, Finland, Mongolia, to Central Asia, ending up in a Far Eastern Island Nation"
Episode 4 "JoiRae Collection of Felts: From Boston, Finland, Mongolia, to Central Asia, ending up in a Far Eastern Island Nation"
Stream Episode 4 now

How great to gather at the World Shibori Network Foundation SFS and focus on the unique capability and inherent fun of the feltmaking medium. Any ideas or questions you've been pondering can be part of the contribution to the group.

Jorie will bring the Sencha green tea🌱!

 

さようなら。 Goodbye. Ciao. Heido.
Jorie 🪭 JoiRae Textiles 🐑

 

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