Articles filed under Arts & Crafts
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Textiles convey emotions, complexity of Civil WarJun 28, 2014 5:45 am - NEW YORK - An exhibit of quilts, clothing, uniforms and other Civil War-era textiles reveals a complicated and heart-wrenching time. "Each rip and stain in the clothing...
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3 kid-friendly crafts for the FourthJun 26, 2014 5:45 am - The Fourth of July typically is the first holiday during kids' summer vacation. And by now, they're bored. Here are three simple crafts that can involve them in preparat...
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New Glen Ellyn public exhibit turns old bikes into artJun 17, 2014 5:30 am - A face made of bicycle parts and an old bike that looks like a bee are part of a new public art exhibit in Glen Ellyn dedicated to the joys of biking. The Bike It! exhib...
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Check out aluminum pour at Fine LineJun 04, 2014 5:01 pm - An aluminum pour, never before done at Fine Line Creative Arts Center, will be part of Fine Line Arts Festival's opening night, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 6. Wheth...
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Japan Festival this weekend in Arlington HeightsJun 02, 2014 11:00 pm - The 32nd Annual Japan Festival, a celebration and demonstration of Japanese culture, will be held this weekend at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 Goebbert Road in A...
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Chan Luu's leather-wrap bracelet is widely copiedMay 29, 2014 5:45 am - The bracelet is ubiquitous: Small gemstones or silver beads are woven with thread between two lengths of leather cording, and the finished piece wraps around the wrist t...
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Lincolnshire unveils apples as new public art projectMay 28, 2014 5:30 am - Chicago had its colorful cows and Arlington Heights had its multihued horses. Now Lincolnshire is launching a public art spectacle, this time with Fiberglas fruit. Sixte...
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Fine Line gallery to hold student showMay 26, 2014 11:00 pm - Creativity comes in many forms, and the Kavanagh Gallery at Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles will be filled with works of art in a wide range of media May 3...
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Island Lake craft fairMay 25, 2014 1:01 am - Island Lake officials and a charitable group called Marion's Angels will host a craft fair in Island Lake on July 26. The event will run from 2:30 to 8 p.m. at Veterans ...
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St. Charles Fine Art Show draws art patrons looking to buyMay 24, 2014 8:00 am - St. Charles Fine Art Show is this weekend