Elizabeth
Fisk Looms Symposium
On Saturday,
June 19, 2010 there will be an Elizabeth Fisk Looms Symposium
on Isle La Motte, Vermont.
Program
| 9:00
AM |
Breakfast
reception at the Turner Barnhouse on the south end of Isle la
Motte
|
| 10:00
AM |
Presentations
by guest speakers:
Louise Berube,
Director/Founder, The Montreal Center for Contemporary Textiles
Dr. William Rudolph, Curator of American Art,
Worcester Art Museum |
| 1:00
PM |
Tea/luncheon
at Fisk Farm featuring Elizabeth Fisk's Studio and an exhibit
by
Louise Lemieux Berube in the Art Barn
|
| 3:00
PM |
Tour of the collections
in the Isle La Motte Historical Society including an exhibit
of
Fisk Looms patterns (cartoons)
Visit to the adjoining
Goodsell Ridge Preserve |
| The symposium is open
to all interested in weaving and in learning more about Elizabeth
Fisk Looms, the unique cottage industry started on Isle la Motte
during the Arts and Crafts Movement of the early 20th Century.
There is a registration fee, $20 online or $25 at the door. The
registration fee includes meals and fees. |
Click here to register
online with a credit card:
Symposium
Sites:
Turner Barn House, Fisk Farm, Isle la Motte Historical Society
Directions
to the Turner Barnhouse:
Turner Lane #1
Isle la Motte, Vermont
Drive onto Isle la Motte, follow the road all the way south,
after the pavement turns to dirt, go 1/4 mile and take your first
left
onto Turner Lane, the Barnhouse will be visible on your right.
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Co-sponsored
by the Elizabeth Fisk Looms Heritage Project
and the Isle la Motte Historical Society.
"We
look forward to seeing you all and celebrating this important part
of our heritage."
Marty Dale, Director,
Elizabeth Fisk Looms Heritage Project
email: marty@fisklooms.org
