Give textile art a try starting Saturday
Textile artist Anita Luvera Mayer comes to The Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 6N158 Crane Road, St. Charles.
A respected and internationally recognized weaver and textile artist, she is a designer of contemporary clothing inspired by ethnic originals. In addition to the workshops and lectures, the Anacortes, Wash., resident presents throughout the U.S. and Canada and travels extensively to research ideas for her designs. Mayer believes that there should be something magical and unique about what is worn each day and wants to share this concept of clothing with others.
Mayer will be part of a series of workshops during the week called "Unleash the Tiger within You," a Creativity Extravaganza, Saturday through Oct. 20.
Mayer creates garments that celebrate the body and represents themes in women's lives.
During the week-long series of workshops, Mayer will be on hand to kick off the week with plans to encourage participants to experiment, play, share, create and expand one's horizons.
She will spend the week sharing her creative journey and guiding and encouraging participants along the path of discovery. A selection of her work will be on exhibit in the Kavanagh Gallery with an artist's reception scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 13. Her exhibited work coincides with the "Unleash the Tiger" week, and ends with the "2007 Uncommon Threads Fashion Show & Luncheon" on Oct. 21 at the Stonegate Conference and Banquet Centre in Hoffman Estates. She will be a featured presenter at the show.
As many as 16 distinctive and creative activities are planned for the workshop which includes:
• Oct. 13: "Creativity" presented by Anita Luvera Mayer; "Creativity Takes Wing" in ceramics/pottery; and the artist's reception.
• Oct. 15: "The Creative Fire" (mask-making); and beginning level lampwork glass beadmaking
• Oct. 16: "Memory Keeper Box (A Collage Technique);" and "A Bead Made of Beads" (basic crochet skills a plus)
• Oct. 17: "Using Bangles, Beads, and Baubles" by Anita Luvera Mayer; and "The Great Escape"
• Oct. 18: "A Proper Tea: Create a Beautiful Silk Hat;" "A Tea Party;" and "Time Warp," a discussion about finding time to create your art work.
• Oct. 19: "Charismatic Kinetic Color Creations" (Fabric Dying and Assembling); and a concert with Cosy Sheridan from 7 to 9 p.m.
• Oct. 20: "Let the Tigers Roar!," a wrap-up presented by Anita Luvera Mayer, followed by dessert from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Oct 21: The 21st annual "Uncommon Threads Fashion Show and Luncheon" at 1 p.m. at Stonegate Conference and Banquet Centre, Hoffman Estates. For additional ticket information for the fashion show and Luncheon, contact (630) 584-9443 or e-mail fashionshow@finelineca.org.
Those who wish to participate can register for all or part of the week's activities by calling The Fine Line Creative Arts Center at (630) 584-9443 or stopping by the office.
Additional information can also be found on The Fine Line Creative Arts Center Web site at www.finelineca.org.